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
Category: Kinder
Cloud Paintings for Kids
This easy art project inspired by Charles G. Shaw’s book It Looked Like Spilt Milk is the perfect first grade activity! One of the common struggles of any teacher is how fast time flies by. Doesn’t matter whether you are a classroom teacher or a homeschooling parent – it’s undoubtedly a challenge to cover all… Continue reading Cloud Paintings for Kids
Secret Message Egg Paintings
This painting for kids is low-prep and oh-so-magical. A perfect way to celebrate spring, this art project also serves as an introduction to the watercolor technique of wax resist. Supplies: A sheet of watercolor paper or thick drawing paper Crayon in a dark color of your choice (I recommend blue or black) A white crayon… Continue reading Secret Message Egg Paintings
Frozen Flower Cupcakes
Searching for a nature craft that celebrates the coming of spring while also appreciating winter? These frozen flower “cupcakes” are an easy, free activity to do with young children! The transition from winter to spring is an unpredictable one here in Minnesota. Mother Nature can be a bit of a practical joker, giving us a… Continue reading Frozen Flower Cupcakes