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Willow :: A childrens picture book about art and imagination

We have a fun new childrens picture book about art and creativity! Willow, written by Denise Brennan-Nelson and Rosemarie Brennan, and illustrated by Cyd Moore. While this book is new to us (I bought it for Maia’s birthday), it is not new to the world (It was published in 2008). It’s about an imaginative and […]

Quiet-Time Art Game for Children

My friend Rachel has been playing a simple quiet-time art game with her middle child, Nathan, who is four. I really like the idea and wanted to share it with you (and try it myself). They each sit at opposite ends of the sofa with a piece of paper and a pencil and take turns […]

Mirror-image string prints with the Toddler Art Group

We made some mirror-image string prints with the toddler art group yesterday. It’s actually a variation of making ink blots or blottos, but using paint-covered string instead. The process is fun and the result is pretty cool! Mirror Image String Prints MATERIALS String or yarn Paint Paper INSTRUCTIONS To make these string prints, fold a sheet of […]