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The GIANT Encyclopedia of Art & Craft Activities for Children 3 to 6

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Materials

A variety of large boxes

Newspaper or drop cloth

Paint

Paintbrushes

Circle stencils

Colored paper

Scissors

Glue

Instructions

What to do
1. Ahead of time, collect a variety of boxes large enough that the children can fit inside.
2. Cover the floor with newspaper or a drop cloth.
3. Supply the children with paint and the other materials and invite them to create a fun mode of
transportation.
4. When it is dry, invite the children to climb in and go!
More to do
Dramatic play: Have the children use large building blocks to build a community and use their
homemade vehicles for transportation.
Math: Sort pictures of vehicles by land, air, and water transportation.

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