Bridge-to-Reading is a comprehensive, year-long reading readiness curriculum for use with 2 1/2 -- 6-year-old children. It teaches readiness skills through other subjects that are appropriate for young children. A major objective of the curriculum is to establish a positive motivational framework for reading instruction, based on early learning experiences that are pleasant, nonpressured, and exciting. The curriculum is arranged into seven sections, with each section presented in a separate notebook that contains daily activity plans. Bridge-to-Reading was designed so that any adult following the activity guides would be able to present a variety of semi-individualized experiences for children. Section 4 presents activities related to arts, crafts, and carpentry. Emphasis is on the children's free expression through art rather than on representational accuracy. (DP)