Shine a projector or lamp on a wall. Tape a piece of paper to the wall. Ask children to create a shadow with their hands. Trace the shadow and give the paper to the child. Ask the child to decorate the paper with crayons.
Mix six tablespoons of sugar with crushed, colored chalk and ¼ cup of water. Ask the children to draw a picture using the mixture on a white or black paper. You can ask children to draw a specific thing such as their favorite animal or their parents, or let them draw whatever is in their mind.
Give children a piece of construction paper along with a variety of crayons. Ask the children to scribble for a designated period of time. For example after five minutes, have them show the class. Hang the pictures on the wall or a bulletin board for display.
Have the child place their hand on a piece of paper. Trace around with a marker or pencil. Ask the children to use crayons to decorate inside or around the hand drawing. This is an especially good activity during Thanksgiving when a hand can be converted into a turkey.