This cardboard house craft for kids is inspired by the beautiful wooden houses of Bryggen. Bryggen is an old wharf in Bergen. This wharf is recognized as a World Heritage Site, and is a reminder of Bergen’s important role in trade in the 14th-16th centuries. Although many fires have destroyed the wooden houses of Bryggen… Continue reading Cardboard Houses- A Project Inspired by Norway
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How to Paint with Flowers With Your Kids
Don’t toss your old bouquet! Create beautiful flower paintings instead! Painting with flowers is a great way to explore the natural textures of flower blossoms, and is a fun way to breathe new life into a lifeless bouquet. This process-based art project uses flower petals as a paintbrush. Every blossom leaves a different mark! With… Continue reading How to Paint with Flowers With Your Kids
Birch Tree Paintings for Kids
These birch tree watercolor paintings are a lovely winter art project for kids. These birch tree watercolor paintings are simple but oh-so-stunning. This is the type of art project that makes every child feel like a world-class artist. When I was an art teacher, it was one of my favorite painting projects to teach to… Continue reading Birch Tree Paintings for Kids
Tape Resist: Line Paintings for Kids
These tape resist paintings will give any artist stunning results – regardless of their age or ability! Tape resist is one of those art techniques that makes creating a beautiful painting attainable for artists of all ages and abilities. This is one of my favorite strategies to use with special-needs students. It has allowed me… Continue reading Tape Resist: Line Paintings for Kids