This is a magical botanical winter craft to create at home with your child! These ice suncatchers are pure magic. One of my favorite things about art is how compatible it is with other subjects. Integrating art into other subjects increases student engagement, improves critical thinking skills, and prepares children for real life because it… Continue reading Ice Suncatchers
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Winter Texture Scavenger Hunt
A free printable art game for kids! My son comes home from our walks with his pockets and hands stuffed with little treasures. There is just something so natural about wanting to connect with nature, isn’t there? And it really does make sense. After all, we belong in nature. We ARE nature. This printable scavenger… Continue reading Winter Texture Scavenger Hunt
Printmaking with Kids – Using Cardboard
Yep. All you’ll need for this easy elementary art project is cardboard and paint. This is hands-down the easiest printmaking project for kids. Don’t let the simplicity deceive you, though. There will be so much learning going on! Your child will be developing literacy as they use the art elements to represent objects, stories, or… Continue reading Printmaking with Kids – Using Cardboard
Make Your Own Oven Bake Clay
Using Ingredients You Probably Already Have In Your Kitchen! I love doing clay activities at home with kids. Play dough and clay projects are a great way to prepare little ones for the big task of writing by developing the little muscles in their hands. They also are an amazing way to grow cognitive flexibility… Continue reading Make Your Own Oven Bake Clay