Preschoolers can use vanilla pudding mixed with food coloring as a sensory art activity. This nontraditional art supply can be eaten but do so before painting with it or use a separate pudding mixture for snack time.
Children can draw a rainbow outline on a piece of white construction paper and glue circular-shaped cereal pieces in red, yellow, orange, green, blue and purple colors to their designated arches. The activity is adaptable to celebrate St. Patrick's Day with green clovers, as well as being a sensory art project.
Place a thin, white piece of printer paper over various textured items to include sandpaper, leaves and coins. Use the side of unwrapped crayons to rub over the paper. The different textures appear on the printer paper.