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
Category: Winter
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 Hygge Candle Holders
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
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