IDEAL AGE: 3+

Holi Stories: Indian Festival of Colors

CMOM community partner The Culture Tree shares stories and activities to celebrate Holi, the Indian festival of colors.

Celebrating and learning about other cultures and celebrations increases children’s awareness, understanding, and appreciation of the world around them.

IDEAL AGE: 5+

Friendship Bracelets

Create one–of–a-kind bracelets to give to a loved one using cardboard and string.

Following directions while creating your bracelet develops working memory! This activity is also great to practice counting — count 8 dashes on your cardboard circle, count 7 strings to cut, count 3 strings each time you add to your bracelet.

IDEAL AGE: 4+

Colorful Easter Eggs Collage

Color your Easter eggs this year in a whole new way! Instead of paint or dye, you’ll use different colored materials found around your house.

Creating these festive eggs helps children explore patterns, colors, and designs. Collaging is an engaging sensory activity that builds patience and concentration, but is still lots of messy fun!

IDEAL AGE: 2+

Icy Ice Cube Color Mixing

Make mixing colors a fun science experiment as you use ice cubs to paint!

Children learn science concepts when they see that water can change from a liquid to a solid when frozen, and back again. Children also discover what happens when primary colors (red, yellow, and blue) mix!

IDEAL AGE: 3+

Shaving Cream Marble Masterpiece

Create a marbled masterpiece with just a few drops of food coloring and shaving cream!

Experimenting with messy projects supports your child’s growing language skills, brain development, memory, problem-solving, and coordination. Plus it is silly and lots of fun!

IDEAL AGE: 3+

Paper Tube Flower Stamps

Transform a paper tube into a springtime flower stamp to create a colorful garden painting.

3-dimensional art making helps children learn to problem-solve and reason as they practice hand-eye coordination while cutting, pasting and experimenting!

IDEAL AGE: 2+

Our Mini-City

Build an imaginary neighborhood in your home!

Pretend play and conversations lead to reading later on. Pretend play is also a great way for children to use their imagination and reflect on their community and culture.

IDEAL AGE: 4+

Weaving Wonders

Use cardboard or an embroidery hoop, a produce bag, a twist tie and string to create a woven masterpiece!

Lacing and stringing materials together helps children develop fine motor skills. It also helps them practice keeping a focused mind and encourages self-expression.