This easy painting project for kids is a fabulous lesson on organic and geometric shape! When teaching the art elements to kids, it’s best to start with the most simple elements of art – shape and line. This shape painting is a great project for the start of the school year, but can be used… Continue reading Shape Paintings for Kids
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Loose Parts Play Invitation: Element of Line
Invite children to explore the art element of line with this loose parts play activity! Loose parts play is something that comes naturally to children. The developmental need for kids to explore their environments and spatial relationships is met through loose parts play activities. This Element of Line loose parts play activity is a great… Continue reading Loose Parts Play Invitation: Element of Line
Line Sculptures : An Invitation to Create
Encourage inquiry and independent play with this easy art invitation for kids! Kids love 3D art activities. There is something about sculpture work that just seems to draw them in. This sculpture invitation for kids teaches the art element of line, all while developing fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and inquiry skills. Here’s how we… Continue reading Line Sculptures : An Invitation to Create
“Share the Pie” – Free Printable Game for Kids!
This loose parts play activity for kids encourages sharing with others, all while developing fine motor and math skills! Sharing is hard, isn’t it? Since we have recently transitioned to being a family of 4, it’s a life skill we are really working on over here at our house. Little play activities like this one… Continue reading “Share the Pie” – Free Printable Game for Kids!