My mom's club does an art date each month for the kids and I host it. Over the summer it was awesome because we'd go to a local park and I'd pull out tons of paint, glue etc and we'd do process type art project and it was fine if it was super messy. Next month I'm hosting it at my house though... The other issue is with preschool during the week the average age dropped quite a bit so the kids are mostly 1-2 year olds with a few 2-3 year olds.

My thought is to do a story after everyone arrives then one to two related crafts and then snack and free play. One issue is that when kids walk into a new house filled with toys they have zero interest in sitting for a story or art project... I'd love any suggestions for both running it or story and project ideas. And if you have a better plan let me know! Thanks!