Because toddlers and preschoolers have only a 5-to-10-minute attention span for structured tasks, the key to creating age-appropriate fundraising art with these tiny artists is to keep it short and simple. For a successful fundraising campaign, check out these age-appropriate art project ideas, and follow our expert tips for art-based fundraising with toddlers and preschoolers.
Simple Fundraising Art Projects for Toddlers & Preschoolers
These short and simple art projects are specifically designed for children 5 years old and younger.
- Hands & Feet Prints – Press painted hands or feet onto art paper and use markers or paint to turn these basic shapes into animals, flowers, and more.
- Cork-Stamping – Dip wine corks into non-toxic paint and stamp them onto art paper to make bright floral patterns and more.
- Apple–Stamping – Cut apples in half, dip them in non-toxic paint, and stamp them onto art paper to create seasonal prints.
- Sponge Painting – Use sponges cut into various geometric shapes and dipped in non-toxic paint to create snowmen, trees, watermelon slices and more.
- Tape Resist Art – Use masking tape or painter’s tape to spell out a word on art paper and allow toddlers to paint freely with bright acrylics or washable paints. Then peel off the tape when dry.
Tips for Successful Art-Based Fundraising with Toddlers & Preschoolers
To ensure your art-based fundraiser is a success, follow these expert tips for making art and fundraising with children pre-K and younger.
- Focus on the Process – Allow children to enjoy the process of creating art without worrying about what the final piece looks like.
- Embrace the Chaos – Use washable, non-toxic mediums, and cover tables in newspaper or butcher paper.
- Keep it Age–Appropriate – Choose short, simple projects and materials that little hands can easily grasp and manipulate independently.
- Partner with Original Works – Transform children’s artwork into high-quality keepsakes, like mugs, magnets and tote bags, that parents will cherish for years to come.
Start a Fundraising Art Project with Original Works
At Original Works, we make it easy for daycare centers, preschools and early learning programs to create fundraising art projects with toddlers and preschoolers by providing free, specialized art paper, detailed Pre-K & Younger Lessons Plans, and a dedicated fundraising pro to help at every step.
If you’re looking for a creative fundraiser that’s easy to organize and meaningful for families, we encourage you to learn more about our Toddler & Preschool Fundraising Programs, and contact us to get started.