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: Spring
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
Paper Bag Piñatas
Celebrate in style with this easy paper bag piñata craft for kids! Besides being festive fun, this craft prepares little hands for the big task of writing through the small movements of gluing and cutting. It also builds awareness of different colors, sizes, and textures. Here’s how you can make these paper bag piñatas for… Continue reading Paper Bag Piñatas
A Coffee Filter Craft for Earth Day
This easy craft for kids is the perfect activity to celebrate Earth Day! Coffee filter crafts are always a hit. Maybe it’s because you are using a common household item to create art. Maybe it’s because kids are exploring color mixing. Maybe it’s the way the marker softens and spreads with a couple spritzes of… Continue reading A Coffee Filter Craft for Earth Day