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Activity

Circle Art

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About this Activity

Teaches children creativity through drawing and transforming circles into something new.

Skills Addressed

  • Communication
  • Critical Thinking
  • Fine Motor Skills

Activity Details

  • Give each child a circle and crayons.
  • Teacher leads discussion about what things can be drawn with a circle: face, house, ball, tree, ice cream cone, balloon, cloud, cat, etc. Challenge the children to use their crayons to transform the circle into something else. At the end of the activity, ask the children what they came up with.

Activity Notes

  • Lesson

    Be Creative
  • Prep Time: <10 Min
  • Activity Time: <5 Min
  • Supplies: Circle Art PDF & crayons

Activity Resources

  • Circle Art

    View PDF

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