About This Activity
Description
Mini Mess Makers
Little hands, big fun!
Get creative while learning and exploring with this fun, hands-on name art activity! Little artists will create a personalized masterpiece using colorful macaroni pieces to decorate and spell their own names.
Children will practice recognizing letters, building name familiarity, and strengthening fine motor skills as they glue, sort, and arrange macaroni into a one-of-a-kind creation. With a variety of colors and textures to explore, this activity encourages creativity, sensory discovery, and confidence as children proudly create something that is uniquely theirs.
Perfect for little learners and creative hands, this pop-up combines early literacy skills with the joy of making art. Come ready to spell, decorate, and celebrate your name in a fun and colorful way!
Wednesday, October 21, 20265-6pmAges 2.5-5*A parent must be present for the duration of the class*$5EYS, 31 Arbor Way
Does your mini mess maker have older siblings? Bring them along too! They are welcome to join our sibling game night in our conference room with fun members of our teen staff! Make sure to also register them so that our staff can be adequately prepared. The price is capped at $5 per family.
Register for ALL of our Pre-K pop ups and the corresponding sibling game nights for Fall 2026!
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All programs are open to all residents regardless of economic status. We are here to help! Contact us for information on assistance.
Email:
- Director: Kristen Harp - kharp@ellington-ct.gov
- Assistant Director: Olivia Catlett - ocatlett@ellington-ct.gov
- Program & Prevention Coordinator: Marque Mercure - mmercure@ellington-ct.gov
- Program Specialist: Sarah Blais - sblais@ellington-ct.gov
Location
EYS Office (31 Arbor Way)
Instructor
Kristen Harp
Map & Direction
Ellington Recreation & Youth Services Department
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31 Arbor Way PO BOX 187
Ellington, CT
06029
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