Birch Tree Paintings for Kids

These birch tree watercolor paintings are a lovely winter art project for kids. These birch tree watercolor paintings are simple but oh-so-stunning. This is the type of art project that makes every child feel like a world-class artist. When I was an art teacher, it was one of my favorite painting projects to teach to… Continue reading Birch Tree Paintings for Kids

Paper Roll Heart Prints

Recycle paper rolls with this Valentine’s art project for kids. These heart prints are as sweet as can be! Love is in the air and it’s time for Valentine’s Day crafts! This printmaking project for kids is simple, beautiful, and low-prep. It also recycles a paper roll into the most festive little art project. Here’s… Continue reading Paper Roll Heart Prints

Tinfoil Norse Runes – A Craft for Kids

In this craft, tinfoil and cardboard are beautifully transformed into Norse Runes. Long ago, Viking scribes wrote in “runes.” Runes were a written code. They were used to record history, send messages, label valuable objects, and to case magic spells. Norse runes were created using only straight lines. This made them easier to carve into… Continue reading Tinfoil Norse Runes – A Craft for Kids

Coffee Filter Snowflakes

This twist on the classic paper snowflake craft for kids will brighten up any winter day! A lesson on the art element of texture? Check. A lesson on the math concept of symmetry? Check. A project that builds fine motor skills? Check. This twist on the classic paper snowflake craft will brighten up any winter… Continue reading Coffee Filter Snowflakes

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