Gather and prepare the materials needed for the project in advance. Organize everything and have it ready to go in order of use. Stopping to find and gather items will distract young children, and you might lose their attention.
Give students art tools for each step when each item is needed. Don't just hand everything out at once. Students will become confused about what to do next if there are too many items in front of them. For example, if glue is not needed until Step 3, don't hand it out as you begin Step 1.
Verbalize and demonstrate how to complete each step. Give preschoolers one instruction at a time, and wait for the class to finish before going to the next step. Preschool art projects should have three to five steps.
Encourage creativity when decorating the project. Provide an assortment of colors and allow students to choose their preferences. Allow students to color the sky green and the grass blue if they desire. The more students are allowed to personalize their project, the more proud they will be of their work.