An easy craft for kids that uses a homemade oven-bake clay! The long, dark winter nights here in Minnesota have me craving all things cozy. Twinkle lights, hot cocoa, thick knitted sweaters, flickering candles… All things hygge. Hygge (derived from the Norwegian word for well-being) is embracing things that are warming and finding our well-being… Continue reading DIY Hygge Candle Holders
Category: Second Grade
Making Time For Creativity
Finding it hard to fit art into your schedule? Morning work may be the answer you’re looking for! (+ a free coloring sheet) Starting the day feeling less rushed and stressed will impact the overall tone of your home. Morning work is a tool to help you achieve the calm, intentional start to your day… Continue reading Making Time For Creativity
Ice Suncatchers
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
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