Children will learn that art communicates and can be read like a story with this simple pictograph drawing! In Indigenous societies, pictographs were often used to communicate and tell stories. A pictograph is a picture that means something. This simple drawing project is a great way to develop children’s communication and fine motor skills. Art… Continue reading Pictographs: A Drawing Project for Kids
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Flower Prints: An Easy Nature Craft
This flower print art project is an easy nature craft for kids! This has been my son’s favorite art activity to do this summer. He loves this nature craft every step of the way. Gathering flowers. Arranging flowers. Smashing flowers with a hammer. Re-smashing flowers with a hammer. Smashing flowers with a hammer just one… Continue reading Flower Prints: An Easy Nature Craft
Tree Ring Paintings for Kids
Looking for a less-mess painting project for kids? Try this magical tree ring painting! Marker painting is pure magic. This is hands-down my favorite painting technique to use with little artists. It not only is non-messy, but is a way to make painting accessible for most children at home. Many kids don’t have access to… Continue reading Tree Ring Paintings for Kids
10 Art Projects to Get Your Kids Outside
Here are 10 forest-school inspired art activities to get your kids outside! Warm weather is a rare commodity here in Minnesota, so we practically live outdoors in the summer time. Picnics, hikes, gardening, art time… you name it. If the temps are mild, we are out in the wild. Here are 10 forest-school inspired art… Continue reading 10 Art Projects to Get Your Kids Outside