One of my favorite spring art projects, these beautiful flower collages are a great way to introduce artist Georgia O’Keeffe to kids! I have found kids create best when we keep the subject matter simple and relatable. Perhaps that is one of the reasons why children connect so well to the work of artist Georgia… Continue reading O’Keeffe Inspired Flower Collages – Invitation to Create
Tag: first grade
Paper Bag Piñatas
Celebrate in style with this easy paper bag piñata craft for kids! Besides being festive fun, this craft prepares little hands for the big task of writing through the small movements of gluing and cutting. It also builds awareness of different colors, sizes, and textures. Here’s how you can make these paper bag piñatas for… Continue reading Paper Bag Piñatas
A Coffee Filter Craft for Earth Day
This easy craft for kids is the perfect activity to celebrate Earth Day! Coffee filter crafts are always a hit. Maybe it’s because you are using a common household item to create art. Maybe it’s because kids are exploring color mixing. Maybe it’s the way the marker softens and spreads with a couple spritzes of… Continue reading A Coffee Filter Craft for Earth Day
Garden Paintings – An Invitation to Create
Develop your child’s independence and confidence with this process-based art project! What if I told you that you could set up an art invitation in 5 minutes? And that you could enjoy a hot cup of coffee as your child painted? Well, friend. THIS is that art invitation. Process-based art activities (aka activities focused on… Continue reading Garden Paintings – An Invitation to Create