The perfect Saint Patrick’s Day art project for kids – using recycled corks! Looking for an arts and crafts project to celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day with young children? This printmaking project is low-prep and a great way to recycle any old corks that you may have laying around. Supplies: Three corks Duct tape Thick drawing… Continue reading Clover Printmaking Project
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Cereal as a Math Manipulative
Bring counting to life with this free printable activity – using cereal as a math manipulative! Do you have a child who thrives when given tactile or visual learning experiences? Using manipulatives (aka real life objects) in math is a great way to engage your visual/experiential learners. Manipulatives build a bridge in a child’s developing… Continue reading Cereal as a Math Manipulative
Dot Paintings for Kids
A less-mess painting project to teach your children about shape and negative space! This project would be a great way to celebrate Valentine’s Day (hello, hearts!) or International Dot Day. Here’s how we did these negative shape paintings. Supplies: Sheet of drawing paper (I recommend 12”x18”) Square of construction paper Scissors Masking tape or painter’s… Continue reading Dot Paintings for Kids
Symmetrical Heart Paintings
An easy painting project for kids that teaches about the mathematical concept of symmetry! When art and math collide, the result is pure magic. This painting project is not only easy, but low-prep and provides the opportunity to teach the mathematical concept of symmetry to little ones. Supplies: Sheet of white drawing paper Scissors Pencil… Continue reading Symmetrical Heart Paintings