Encourage children to explore the magic of painting with this easy process-based art activity! Can art be play? YES. Art can be considered play for children when it is focused on the process and not the end product. This type of creating is refered to as process-based art. Process-based art is art that is focused… Continue reading Big Paintings: A Process-Based Art Activity
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DIY Watercolor Paint – Recycle Old Markers!
Have old, dried-out markers? Don’t throw them away! Make this DIY watercolor paint for kids instead! Markers are a supply that kids seem to fly through. Are you finding yourself with a pile of used markers that you don’t know what to do with? Don’t throw your old, dried-out markers away! Instead, use them to… Continue reading DIY Watercolor Paint – Recycle Old Markers!
Cake Pan Monoprints
Who says printmaking with kids has to be complicated? Here’s an easy, less-mess way of printing! Printmaking and clay have a reputation of being the most messy and prep intensive art mediums to teach kids. However, from my experience, printmaking and clay are the most engaging art mediums for kids. There is something so magical… Continue reading Cake Pan Monoprints
Tree Ring Paintings for Kids
Looking for a less-mess painting project for kids? Try this magical tree ring painting! Marker painting is pure magic. This is hands-down my favorite painting technique to use with little artists. It not only is non-messy, but is a way to make painting accessible for most children at home. Many kids don’t have access to… Continue reading Tree Ring Paintings for Kids