Preschool curriculum based on the Imagination theme. Activities, crafts and learning ideas.

1. :: THEME BASED LEARNING CURRICULUM ::
IMAGINATION

2. Imagination and creative thinking is seeing a bit of a comeback. Once thought of as a nice
childhood skill is now sought after and seen as skills that help children and adults in all aspects
of their lives. The activities listed are all centered around creativity and the limitless boundaries
of a child’s imagination. In this week’s book imagination is center stage, below you will find ways to
boost your child’s creativity and unleash their imagination.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.MAKE: Self Portrait Collage
2.MAKE: Blotto Creations
3.PLAY: Super Chef
4.MAKE: Creation Station
5.PLAY: It’s Not A ...
6.MAKE: Recycled Fairy House
7.PLAY: DIY Magnetic Shapes

4. MAKE :: SELF PORTRAIT MASH UP
This self portrait project allows children to collage a portrait of themselves from their own photo. They can create
a whole new them or simply cut and paste the picture as is. Make sure to stress that they don’t have to make a
realistic representation of themselves so their creativity can be realized .
WHO IS THIS FOR
● Kindergarten
● Grade 1 +
WHAT THEY LEARN
● Creative Self Expression
● Fine Motor Development
WHAT YOU NEED
● Multiple pictures of your child ( photo or printer
paper)
● Marker
● Sheet of card stock
● Scissors
● Glue
WHAT YOU DO
Make a basic outline of a head with the marker. Cut
the pictures and reconstruct a portrait by collaging the
many photos together.

5. MAKE :: BLOTTO CREATIONS
This classic art project is akin to lying in the grass and finding shapes in the clouds. Use your child’s favorite
colors of paint to make it that much more fun.
WHO IS THIS FOR
● Preschool
● Kindergarten
● Grade 1 +
WHAT THEY LEARN
● Creative Thinking Skills
● Color Recognition
WHAT YOU NEED
● Cardstock
● Glue
● Scissors
● Pictures of friends - 2 wallet size ( 2.5 x 3.5) of each
friend

6. WHAT YOU DO
Fold the paper in half. Open. Pour some paint on one
side. Close , press and reopen. Examine the shape ,
turn it from side to side and see if you can find an
image . Does it look like anything familiar? Repeat
with different color combinations and using different
techniques while pressing the paper closed.
PLAY :: SUPER CHEF
Creativity is most apparent when the boundaries are wide. This is a memorable cooking activity that pushes
boundaries but absolutely launches creativity in the process. Using food items that are familiar but opening
boundaries to new combinations sparks creative thinking.
WHO IS THIS FOR
● Grade 1 +
WHAT THEY LEARN
● Food Knowledge
● Creative Thinking
● Writing Skills

7. WHAT YOU NEED
● Various Food Items
● Kitchen Utensils
● Paper and Pencil
● Brave Parent or Two
WHAT YOU DO
Before starting set out a list of food your child may
choose from, make it long if at all possible. Make sure
nothing will make your child sick ( allergens, raw meat
or eggs), or pose any risk ( choking hazards / using
the stove for example). Explain that they get to create
a new recipe. That they have free reign over the
ingredients and how it’s prepared. Have them write
out their recipe as they go along. Supervise closely
but do not interfere.
MAKE :: CREATION STATION
Art doesn’t get much more open ended than this. It’s a creative buffet and your job is to have it fully stocked with
materials and tools so your child can create a unique and imaginative piece of art.
WHO IS THIS FOR
● Preschool
● Kindergarten
● Grade 1 +
WHAT THEY LEARN
● Creative Expression
● Decision Making

8. ● Fine Motor Skills
WHAT YOU NEED
● Various Materials such as:
● Recycled Materials such as cardboard boxes paper
rolls and jar lids.
● Art Materials such as construction paper, pom poms,
googly eyes, glitter, yarn, glue and felt.
● Various tools like markers, paint, scissors, paper
punches, stamps and stickers.
WHAT YOU DO
Place all the materials and tools on a work space. Call
it the creation station and then sit down yourself and
start to create. Creating alongside your child models
the decision making and creative process. Help if
requested but just let your child make something ,
anything with the supplies at hand.

9. PLAY :: IT’S NOT A ...
This is a game used in drama classes all over the globe to develop improvisation skills. It gets the mind thinking
creatively on while on the spot. You can play with one or a whole herd of kids!
WHO IS THIS FOR
● Grade 1 +
WHAT THEY LEARN
● Creative Thinking
● Public Speaking
● Improvisation
WHAT YOU NEED
● Everyday objects such as a remote, hairbrush,
cooking pot, spoon. Anything goes.
WHAT YOU DO
Sit in a circle. Grabbing your first object say “ This isn’t
a ______remote for example____/ It’s a fishing rod “
and then pretend to go fishing with it. Pass it to the
next person. Encourage creative results by praising
often. Keep passing until there are no more ideas.
Grab the next object.

10. MAKE :: RECYCLED FAIRY HOUSE
Do you believe in fairies? It all comes down to imagination. This craft uses your child’s imagination , creativity
and a milk jug to create a house for one of these tiny magical creatures.
WHO IS THIS FOR
● Kindergarten
● Grade 1+
WHAT THEY LEARN
● Fine Motor Skills
● Creative Thinking
● Decision Making
WHAT YOU NEED
● Milk Jug ( washed thoroughly)
● Permanent Markers
● Sharp Scissors
WHAT YOU DO
Using the markers draw the doors and windows.
Using sharp scissors have an adult make holes as a
place to start for cutting. Using permanent markers
decorate the house. Place it in your garden and wait
for a fairy to move in. Tip : Do not touch the marker
on the jug immediately , it will dry without smudging if
left alone for a few seconds.

11. PLAY :: DIY MAGNETIC SHAPES
This easy to make shapes magnet set can be used again and again to create and learn.
WHO IS THIS FOR
● Preschool
● Kindergarten
● Grade 1 +
WHAT THEY LEARN
● Mathematical Skills - Shapes
● Creative Thinking
WHAT YOU NEED
● Adhesive magnetic sheets
● Foam sheets in colors of your choice
● Cookie sheet or other metalic surface
WHAT YOU DO
Peel back the backing on the magnetic sheets,
press the foam on. Cut into shapes. Encourage your
children to make funny pictures and tell stories with
the magnetic shapes . Join in and by making some of
your own.