Want to keep your little one aged 3 to 6 busy intelligently and creatively during the holidays, at home or at school ? Here is our selection of the 10 best manual activities suitable for preschool children , to do for a joyful and creative moment!
1. Pouring, to create pretty colorful bears
Are you looking for a surprising craft idea for children ? The Pouring Bear kit is ideal for a first approach to this fascinating technique.
The principle is simple: you pour fluid colors onto a teddy bear figurine and make them intertwine by moving the support. A magic trick that gives birth to unique teddy bears, worthy of the greatest abstract artists!
Thanks to its content specially adapted to small hands (non-toxic paints, ergonomic cups, protections, etc.), this Pouring set for children allows your child to learn in complete safety and autonomy. Before your astonished eyes, he will create splendid colorful canvases to proudly display in his room.
In nursery school, pouring workshops are a real success. Children love choosing their colors, mixing them, and discovering the final result, which is always unique and spectacular.
2. Coloring clothes, to let your imagination run wild
In kindergarten , children love to customize their things and express their personality. With our coloring clothes and pajamas , they will be able to create unique outfits while having fun.
In class, teachers appreciate these original supports for creative workshops. Each child can personalize their pajamas . A fun way to express your creativity.
3. Giant coloring pages to keep you busy for hours
The 3-meter educational coloring roll will keep your little artist busy for long periods of time. A perfect activity for rainy afternoons or on vacation.
4. Painting kits to develop dexterity
Painting , an essential activity to develop the creativity of budding little artists!
In kindergarten, holding a paintbrush, drawing lines, spreading color... So many gestures that help develop dexterity and mastery of movements. With the Petit Pinceau boxes specially designed for little hands, your child will be able to gently introduce themselves to the joys of painting.
Ergonomic brushes, adapted pots, bright colours... In these children's painting kits , everything is designed to make them easier to use and give your child confidence.
In the classroom, teachers appreciate these complete and secure kits to lead painting workshops without worrying about preparing the materials . Enough to give free rein to the imagination of the mini Picassos!
5. Construction games, essential for developing creativity and skills
Present in all children's bedrooms, construction games are among the essentials to keep our little ones busy and growing . From the famous plastic bricks to wooden logs and new systems like Plus Plus , these games stimulate their development in many ways.
Scalable, they accompany the child in his development , from the first assemblies around 18 months to complex constructions and original creations from 5-6 years old. Construction games but also puzzles for children still have a bright future ahead of them to amuse and help our children grow.
6. Fimo paste to create fun objects
Fimo clay , a must-have for manual activities in kindergarten! Thanks to its soft texture and bright colors, it allows little hands to shape all kinds of fun creations.
In class or at home, suggest to your child to model animals, characters or everyday objects . Roll sausages, make balls, flatten the dough... An excellent way to develop fine motor skills and coordination of gestures.
Kids love mixing colors to create marbled effects or putting several pieces together to tell a story. As the dough hardens in the oven, they can even proudly take their little masterpiece home.
7. Foam clay, a fun material
You probably know about modeling clay, but have you ever tried foam clay ? This "light" version is increasingly popular due to its light texture and ease of use. Made of compacted foam beads, this clay is extremely malleable , does not dry out in the open air and is easy to clean. Enough to give free rein to your creativity without constraints!
Thanks to its flexibility, foam clay can be kneaded, stretched, flattened or textured depending on the desired effect. Unlike other pastes, it is very light once dry, allowing you to create volume sculptures without overloading the support.
Another advantage: it comes in a multitude of bright colors that can be mixed endlessly to invent new shades.
8. Origami and paper folding
Origami and paper folding are timeless classics that will delight youngsters!
Creating a 3D figure from a simple sheet also stimulates imagination and creativity. It's magical to see a shape gradually appear under your fingers!
For little ones, it is better to start with simple models like planes, boats or stylized animals. The "Folding Accordions Savannah Animals" box set from Crea'lign is perfect for a gentle introduction from 3 years old. Thanks to the pre-cut strips of paper and the step-by-step instructions, your child will easily make a crocodile, a cheetah, a zebra and a lion.
As he grows up, he will be able to tackle more complex folds and even invent his own creations. Origami then becomes a source of pride and sharing.
9. Stickers, an essential activity
As a parent or teacher , you are always looking for suitable manual activities that stimulate children's creativity. Sticker books are a sure bet to have in your toolkit!
With their pages filled with drawings ready to be decorated, they offer an infinite playground for little hands. Your toddler will be able to spend hours meticulously positioning the stickers, inventing stories, associating colors and shapes.
And as a bonus, no paint to stain or scissors to drag around! The stickers can be taken anywhere, to keep your little one intelligently occupied during long journeys or in the waiting room.
10. A perfect craft activity for kindergarten: wooden bead jewelry!
In the early or middle section, children love sorting, threading and assembly activities. Making necklaces or bracelets with large wooden beads is an excellent way to develop their fine motor skills while having fun.
Set up "jewelry" workshops during craft time. Provide children with ropes, large beads or boxes of beads in different shapes and colors, and some decorative elements such as pompoms or ribbons.
Children can sort the beads by color or shape , alternate patterns, invent sequences... Enough to stimulate their logic and their sense of aesthetics. Once their masterpiece is finished, they will be proud to wear it all day and show it to mom and dad in the evening.
As school starts again, don't hesitate to slip your little artist's creativity essentials into their schoolbag: paint, stickers, modeling clay, clothes to color... So many varied and adapted manual activities to stimulate their imagination as the days go by. Kindergarten is the ideal time to explore, touch, and experiment in complete freedom. So, make way for creativity and little hands full of talent!