A less-mess painting project to teach your children about shape and negative space! This project would be a great way to celebrate Valentine’s Day (hello, hearts!) or International Dot Day. Here’s how we did these negative shape paintings. Supplies: Sheet of drawing paper (I recommend 12”x18”) Square of construction paper Scissors Masking tape or painter’s… Continue reading Dot Paintings for Kids
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Symmetrical Heart Paintings
An easy painting project for kids that teaches about the mathematical concept of symmetry! When art and math collide, the result is pure magic. This painting project is not only easy, but low-prep and provides the opportunity to teach the mathematical concept of symmetry to little ones. Supplies: Sheet of white drawing paper Scissors Pencil… Continue reading Symmetrical Heart Paintings
DIY Coffee Paint
Use Your Old Coffee Grounds to Make Art Did you know that you can make your very own paint using old coffee grounds? Not only is it a great way to make use of something that otherwise ends up in the compost bin, but the paint has a gorgeous sepia quality. This the perfect morning… Continue reading DIY Coffee Paint