This craft is an eco-friendly way to show appreciation to someone you love. Elementary and preschool children will be amazed at how recycled materials transform into a bouquet! Using recycled materials is not only good for the wallet but good for the earth. I absolutely love modeling the conservation of natural resources by making use… Continue reading Paper Roll Bouquet
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Magnet Painting for Kids
Give children the opportunity to experience how magnets work with this delightful STEAM project In kindergarten and first grade, children start learning about the concept of magnetism when they cover “pushes” and “pulls” in science. This STEAM project is a simple way to provide children the opportunity to experience first-hand how magnets work. Supplies: A… Continue reading Magnet Painting for Kids
Nature Wands
This magical nature craft provides children the opportunity to engage in imaginative play and is a fun addition to outdoor play time. Imaginative play isn’t just fun and games. So much is going on beneath the surface! Benefits of imaginative, or fantasy play, includes preparing kids for the complexity of the real world, regulating their… Continue reading Nature Wands
Art Room Scavenger Hunt
Here’s a free printable scavenger hunt game to help build independence in your preschool or elementary child! For each of the 7+ years I spent teaching art in the public school system, I had my students complete a classroom scavenger hunt at the beginning of the school year. It was a way to not only… Continue reading Art Room Scavenger Hunt