Effective Preschool Art Activities
Activities on China

The colorful, creative preschool activities on China will not only provide the children with a lot of enjoyment, but theywill also develop their fine motor - and creativity skills when participating in the activities.

Activity 1: Creating a Spiral Dragon Snake.

This simple, but fun preschool activity will be enjoyed by all!

Materials Needed for the Activity:

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2. 1 Colored Paper Plate.
3. Brightly Colored Sheets of Crinkle Paper.
4. Pencils.
5. Scissors and Glue.
6. Black Marker Pen.
7. Plate or Circle Stencil.

Procedure:

• Use a plate or the circle stencil to draw a circle on the colored paper plate, using a pencil.
• Cut it out.
• Draw a spiral inside the circle, and cut it out.



• Use the black marker pen to draw a dragon face on the end of the spiral dragon snake.
• Draw thin flag like colored spiral dragon snake tentacles onto the crinkle paper, cut it out, and glue it onto the spiral.
• Use the black marker pen for markings on the dragon snakes body.
• The spiral dragon snakes should be hung all over the classroom for a special effect!

Activity 2:Creating Chinese Lanterns:

Once again a simple, colorful activity, enjoyed by all!

Materials Needed for the Activity:

2. Sheets of Colored Cardboard Paper.
3. Scissors and Glue.
4. Pencils for Drawing.
5. Stapler and Staples.

Procedure:

• Fold the colored sheets of cardboard paper in half, lengthwise.
• Make cuts around the middle, about an inch apart.
• Make sure not to cut through the bottom and top part of the lanterns.



• Unfold the paper, and glue or staple the ends together.
• Push the paper to make a lantern shape.
• Draw handles on the left over paper, using a contrasting color.
• Cut it out and glue or staple onto the top sides of the lanterns.

Enjoy the simple paper folding activity, stimulating the preschool child's fine motor skills.

Materials Needed for the Activity:

2. Sheets of White Cardboard Paper.
3. Colored Ribbons.
4. Colored Poster Paint and Paintbrushes.
5. Paper Punch.

Procedure:

• The children should start the activity by painting the white paper. They can choose to paint the paper in one bright color or in different colored strips.
• Set it aside to dry.



• Start by folding the paper in equal parts from one side through to the other side. Shape into a Fan shape.
• Punch holes at the bottom with the paper punch, and tie the colored ribbons through the holes. This will create a lovely finish to the fan. Enjoy!