Chisago Lakes Community Education

When coloring with chalk, child use different strokes, blend colors, and fill in large spaces which help develop their dexterity and motor control. Using stencils can also help kids develop their eye-to-hand coordination. Space is limited and each participating child will need a separate enrollment. The same adult is welcome to accompany multiple children. Each project is offered in 2 separate sessions. Please only sign up for 1 session as the projects will be the same.

Summer is here and what a better way to celebrate than with fireworks! Ink stamping is a great art activity for little ones– it strengthens the hand and arm muscles, requires coordination, and develops those all-important fine motor skills. Space is limited and each participating child will need a separate enrollment. The same adult is welcome to accompany multiple children. Each project is offered in 2 separate sessions. Please only sign up for 1 session as the projects will be the same.

Painting encourages children to express their thoughts and feelings, fostering creativity and imaginative thinking and problem-solving skills as children choose colors, shapes, and forms which engages them in decision-making and critical thinking. Another great benefit of making seashell art with your little kids is fine motor practice. Whether your preschoolers and kindergartners are holding a paintbrush or even fingerprinting, seashell crafts are perfect for strengthening their finger and hand muscles. Space is limited and each participating child will need a separate enrollment. The same adult is welcome to accompany multiple children. Each project is offered in 2 separate sessions. Please only sign up for 1 session as the projects will be the same.