This autumn art project for kids is a beautiful way to introduce the mathematical concept of pattern. Do you remember printmaking with apples as a kid? I think the first time I printed with apples was when I was in kindergarten and had seen it on a tv show. As a kid, it was magical… Continue reading Apple Prints with Kids
Paper Bag Houses – An Easy Sculpture Project
These Paper Bag Houses are a quick, easy way to give children an experience with sculpture! There is something so magical about three-dimensional art activities. Children who are uninterested in two-dimensional art often times shine the brightest in clay and sculpture projects. If you are looking for a low-prep, low-mess sculpture project, these Paper Bag… Continue reading Paper Bag Houses – An Easy Sculpture Project
Taste-Safe Paint for Kids
This paint recipe for kids is taste-safe and uses 4 ingredients you probably already have in your pantry! If I learned anything in the elementary classroom, it is that kids will put EVERYTHING in their mouths. Glue bottles. Markers. Rulers. Erasers. This paint recipe for kids is taste-safe and uses 4 ingredients that you probably… Continue reading Taste-Safe Paint for Kids
Recycled Plastic Color Lanterns
This recycled art project is not only a way to reuse a plastic container, but introduces and explores the concept of color mixing. This easy craft is not only a way to reuse a plastic container, but introduces children to the concept of color mixing. Kids will naturally explore color mixing as the tissue paper… Continue reading Recycled Plastic Color Lanterns