I don't quite have the context of what class this is for, but I will answer to the best of my ability.
To put together a creative and intriguing activity for young students, we will most likely want things that are colorful and fun to use. Things such as markers, crayons and glitter glue. These are all typical classroom items a young student is familiar with, and most likely enjoys using them. We can give them topics to create, such as a happy face or an angry face made of pipe cleaners or macaroni. It is more than likely that the young children will enjoy working with these materials, and have fun creating the topic given to them.
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