Arts and Crafts for Toddlers

Arts & Crafts for Toddlers
Nursery Age 1 Curriculum Suggestions
by Katrina Lybbert

Arts & Crafts Overview

Toddlers love to experiment with art materials. Art involves many of the senses and helps to develop creativity at a young age. Always supervise your toddler as you carry out these activities.

Try the following art book for more ideas:

First Art: Art Experiences for Toddlers and Twos by MaryAnn Kohl

Arts and Crafts Lesson List
(More details on the ideas to be found on the individual lesson pages.)

Lessons 1 - 10	Introduction to Scribbling: tape a piece of paper to a surface and let your child scribble with jumbo crayons.
Lesson 11	Pencil Crayons: red, yellow & blue
Lesson 12	Red, Yellow & Blue Masterpiece
Lesson 13	Paint with Water
Lesson 14	Pencil Crayons: green, orange & purple
Lesson 15	Green, Orange & Purple Masterpiece
Lesson 16	Paper Plate Art
Lesson 17	White on Black
Lesson 18	Play dough
Lesson 19	Sand Tray Drawing
Lesson 20	Sidewalk Chalk
Lesson 21	Finger-painting with Pudding
Lesson 22	Cotton Ball Gluing Experience
Lesson 23	Sticker Picture
Lesson 24	Safety Scissors

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