Foster creativity and connection to nature with this leaf craft for kids! One of my favorite things about art is how compatible it is with other subjects. This art project accompanies the children’s book Leaf Man by Lois Ehlert. In other words, this art lesson helps you make the most of your limited instruction time! Here’s how… Continue reading “Leaf Man” Craft for Kids
Category: Fall
Squash Drawings: A Lesson in Observation for Kids
Develop fine motor abilities and the skills of observation with this squash drawing activity for kids! Just as there is no one right way to do a drawing, there is no one right way to START a drawing. That is probably one of the trickiest aspects of drawing. The getting started. Some kids are able… Continue reading Squash Drawings: A Lesson in Observation for Kids
Ghost Paintings: Using Wax Resist
This Halloween watercolor painting for kids is low-prep and the perfect way to introduce the technique of wax resist! These ghost paintings for kids is low-prep and oh-so-magical. The perfect way to celebrate Halloween, this art project also serves as an introduction to the watercolor technique of wax resist. Wax resist is a technique that… Continue reading Ghost Paintings: Using Wax Resist
Corn Cob Prints – With Bubble Wrap!
Create these adorable corn cob prints with your kids, all while reusing bubble wrap! This art activity introduces children to the art technique of printmaking, the art element of value, and explores the concept of pressure. All while reusing an item that typically ends up in the landfill – bubble wrap! Here’s how we did… Continue reading Corn Cob Prints – With Bubble Wrap!