Mushroom Prints – with Real Mushrooms!

This forest-school inspired printmaking project is a beautiful way to explore the natural textures of mushrooms and experiment with pattern and shape! Mushroom prints? Using actual mushrooms? Yes! This forest-school inspired printmaking project is a beautiful way to explore the natural textures of mushrooms. It’s also a great way for kids to experiment with pattern… Continue reading Mushroom Prints – with Real Mushrooms!

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

Nature Frames

This forest-school inspired art activity for kids works in all seasons! These nature frames are one of my FAVORITE forest-school inspired process art activities. Process-based art activities develop confidence and independence in young artists by providing them with the opportunity to make artistic choices. They also aid in the development of a child’s critical thinking… Continue reading Nature Frames

Leaf Prints For Kids – Using Marker!

Take advantage of your children’s connection to the natural environment with these easy leaf prints. All you will need for this art project is leaves, markers, paper, and water. Children are naturally curious and so connected to their environment. Take advantage of this instinctive connection to nature with this easy art project for kids. It… Continue reading Leaf Prints For Kids – Using Marker!

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