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
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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
Make Your Own Oven Bake Clay
Using Ingredients You Probably Already Have In Your Kitchen! I love doing clay activities at home with kids. Play dough and clay projects are a great way to prepare little ones for the big task of writing by developing the little muscles in their hands. They also are an amazing way to grow cognitive flexibility… Continue reading Make Your Own Oven Bake Clay
DIY Coffee Paint
Use Your Old Coffee Grounds to Make Art Did you know that you can make your very own paint using old coffee grounds? Not only is it a great way to make use of something that otherwise ends up in the compost bin, but the paint has a gorgeous sepia quality. This the perfect morning… Continue reading DIY Coffee Paint