Most of these suggestions you already know. The consensus for Storytime crafts is to make it as simple as possible. For 3, 4 and 5 year-olds, scissor skills are encouraged. Crayons are better than markers since they require more hand strength. Asking children to tear paper as part of a craft, increases hand strength & dexterity. (FB group, Storytime Solidarity, Megan Moore, 7-26-2022.)
(Some members suggested NO CRAFTS, just music and movement activities. You're in charge, you make the call. Please add YOUR suggestions.)
see also: Recipes for Storytime; Crafts; MORE Than Simple Crafts
Collages
Chalk on Construction Paper
Coloring Sheets
Do-a-Dot Markers
Fill and Dump Activity
Gluing paper shapes (glue sticks or paintbrushes to dip into a capful of glue)
Hand Art
Lacing Shapes
Masks
Open-ended art projects & activities
Painting on sidewalk (w/ water)
Paper Plate Fun (red-apples/orange-pumpkins/white-snowman…)
Paper Puppets (craft sticks/straws)
Pipe-cleaners
Play Dough
Popsicle Sticks
Salad Spinner Art
Stickers
Tearing paper