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Ideas for drawing, coloring and early writing with young children, from the Doodlebari team.
Following Directions for Kids 3–8: Listening Games, Draw-What-I-Say and Coloring Challenges
Following directions is a skill children learn through play. These listening games, drawing challenges and coloring activities help kids 3–8 follow on...
Paper Folding for Kids 3–8: Easy First Folds, Simple Origami and Shape Fun
Paper folding is a quiet, low-cost activity that builds hand control, patience and shape knowledge. Here is how to start with first folds and move on...
Story Sequencing for Kids 3–8: First, Next, Last Picture Games at Home
Story sequencing is the skill of putting events in order: first, next, last. Here are simple picture games, drawing activities and age-by-age tips to...
Picture Schedules for Kids 3–8: How to Make a Visual Routine Chart Together
A picture schedule shows young children what comes next using simple drawings. Learn how to make a visual routine chart with your child for mornings,...
Sidewalk Chalk Activities for Kids 3–8: Shape Games, Outdoor Drawing and Chalk Art
Sidewalk chalk turns a driveway, balcony or school yard into a giant drawing board. Try these easy chalk games, shape hunts and art ideas for kids age...
Crayons, Markers or Colored Pencils? Choosing Art Supplies for Kids 3–8
Not sure whether your child should use crayons, markers or colored pencils? Here is a simple age-by-age guide to choosing art supplies that are easy t...
Rhyming Games for Kids 3–8: Easy Ways to Build Listening Skills at Home
Rhyming helps young children hear the sounds inside words. Try these simple songs, listening games and drawing ideas for every age from 3 to 8.
Tangrams and Pattern Blocks for Kids 3–8: Building Pictures with Shapes
Tangrams and pattern blocks show children that shapes can be combined into new shapes and pictures. Make a simple paper set and try these age-by-age a...
Color by Number for Kids 3–8: How to Pick the Right Level and Make Your Own Pages
Color by number mixes calm coloring with early math. Here is how to match the difficulty to your child's age, make your own pages at home and keep it...
