Make paint using an ingredient found right outside your front door – mud! This forest-school inspired art project is eco-friendly and can be used as a way to introduce your child to ancient art. In ancient times, paint was created by crushing rocks and minerals into a powder and mixing this powder with a liquid… Continue reading DIY Mud Paint
Category: Summer
Travel Easel Craft for Kids
Warm weather means lots of hikes and trips to the park. Make these outings extra special by documenting your adventures through observational drawings on a portable easel! A century ago, drawing was a required course for all science majors. Yes. It was seen as an essential skill that scientists be able to communicate their findings… Continue reading Travel Easel Craft for Kids
Nature Wands
This magical nature craft provides children the opportunity to engage in imaginative play and is a fun addition to outdoor play time. Imaginative play isn’t just fun and games. So much is going on beneath the surface! Benefits of imaginative, or fantasy play, includes preparing kids for the complexity of the real world, regulating their… Continue reading Nature Wands
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