Here are 10 forest-school inspired art activities to get your kids outside! Warm weather is a rare commodity here in Minnesota, so we practically live outdoors in the summer time. Picnics, hikes, gardening, art time… you name it. If the temps are mild, we are out in the wild. Here are 10 forest-school inspired art… Continue reading 10 Art Projects to Get Your Kids Outside
Category: Mixed Media
Line Sculptures : An Invitation to Create
Encourage inquiry and independent play with this easy art invitation for kids! Kids love 3D art activities. There is something about sculpture work that just seems to draw them in. This sculpture invitation for kids teaches the art element of line, all while developing fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and inquiry skills. Here’s how we… Continue reading Line Sculptures : An Invitation to Create
O’Keeffe Inspired Flower Collages – Invitation to Create
One of my favorite spring art projects, these beautiful flower collages are a great way to introduce artist Georgia O’Keeffe to kids! I have found kids create best when we keep the subject matter simple and relatable. Perhaps that is one of the reasons why children connect so well to the work of artist Georgia… Continue reading O’Keeffe Inspired Flower Collages – Invitation to Create
Line Art Paintings
Simplicity is key in this painting project for kids. Minimal art materials help young children’s creativity flourish in this process-based art project. All you will need for this painting project is a permanent marker, watercolor paint, and a canvas. If you don’t have canvas, heavy drawing paper would work as well. There was something extra… Continue reading Line Art Paintings