Use watercolor techniques like alcohol resist, sticker resist and saran wrap to create space art projects for kids. This post is written in partnership with OOLY and these watercolor painting activities are all shown using OOLY’s watercolor supplies in celebration of National Watercolor Day. Today is National Watercolor Day...
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Learn how to paint a watercolor geode in 5 easy steps! A wonderful watercolor painting activity to pair with learning about geodes and rocks. Want
Preschool art activities that use process art to encourage creativity. Try fun painting, clay and sensory play ideas for this age. The preschool stage is
Process art is wonderful for all ages, but especially younger artists. Here are The Artful Parent’s top favorite painting activities for preschoolers that are open
Create a beautiful dried orange and cranberry garland in a few easy steps. Young kids can help string together this eco friendly decoration. If you’re
Make homemade cinnamon ornaments with applesauce that smell amazing for Christmas! An easy, eco friendly holiday decoration for kids. This simple project is one that
The BEST art supplies for preschoolers plus The Artful Parent’s favorite art tools and craft materials to get started creating at home! Your preschooler is
Craft a beautiful, natural Christmas wreath with live greens for your home. This is an easy holiday craft for younger kids to join in on.
Make a nature ice wreath by arranging berries, flowers, and other nature items in a Bundt pan and adding water. A lovely eco-friendly holiday or
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Create a gratitude tree for kids in 4 easy steps! Plus our recommendations for picture books on thankfulness. November is the perfect time to start
November crafts, activities, and recipes for families with a focus on connecting and celebrating the season together in a meaningful way. Updated September 2021 With
These simple kids activities are chosen to work well with a group of mixed-age children. They are open-ended and can be enjoyed at different levels.
How to make a simple thankful bunting with your family. This Thanksgiving art activity brings the family together to celebrate the meaning of the holiday.
Thanksgiving garlands are a great way for kids to celebrate their gratitude. Finger-painted hand tracings are paired with festive pompom garlands for a sweet art
Create a no-sew autumn leaf bunting with wax paper and pressed autumn leaves. These buntings are earthy and ethereal at the same time and make beautiful fall decorations!
These Autumn leaf crafts for kids include leaf art, leaf garlands, leaf printing and so many fun ways to combine nature & art. Updated August
Looking for Thanksgiving activities for your kids? Here are more than 30 Thanksgiving crafts, art activities, recipes, and books for kids and families, plus a
This Autumn leaf wreath looks gorgeous in the window with light shining through the fall leaves. Beautiful and super simple to make! Updated August 2021
Learn how to print with leaves and make these beautiful cloth napkins. They are the perfect addition to your Thanksgiving table, or can be given
We made wishing stones a while back for a young friend who was sick in the hospital. Her sister Isabella with us for the afternoon
The best pumpkin waffle recipe made healthy with extra pumpkin and white wheat flour. These pumpkin waffles are an awesome breakfast during the fall or winter.
How to make homemade bubbles for kids to have a never-ending supply of bubble solution. This is the easiest and quickest DIY bubble recipe and
Try our Top 10 favorite process art activities for kids! These are easy, open-ended and fun art projects for kids of all ages. For years
Raised salt painting is an all-time favorite kids art activity that is loved by all ages from toddlers on up. Glue, salt, and watercolors are
The Artful Parent list of all-time favorite kids art supplies, based on years of experience. Find the best art materials for kids here! Updated June
These Autumn leaf crafts for kids include leaf art, leaf garlands, leaf printing and so many fun ways to combine nature & art. Updated August
You want to make homemade playdough, but which is better — cooked playdough or no cook playdough? Here are my two cents plus a recipe for our favorite no cook playdough.
Make beautiful melted bead suncatchers with translucent pony beads and this simple tutorial. This suncatcher project is one that kids can do, yet even adults will enjoy.
This fluffy slime recipe is easy to make at home with shaving cream and glue! Recipe by Maia. Maia found a fluffy slime recipe on
Learn how to make butter slime with this butter slime recipe & video. It’s the best! This butter slime recipe uses Model Magic and is
Learn how to make aquafaba which is a fluffy, fun sensory play material for kids. This is a great taste safe option for babies and
Blow painting with straws is simple yet lots of fun for kids of all ages. Use a straw to blow liquid paint around on paper,
Updated January 2021 Marbling is one of our favorite art activities and we’ve done it many ways and many times over the years. We’ve marbled
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