A Creative Scavenger Hunt for Kids (+ Printable!)
Here’s a scavenger hunt for kids to find and make things. Plus a free printable to customize the scavenger hunt for the child or situation. Need an idea for an engaging scavenger hunt for kids? Try this… I’ve been doing a lot of scavenger hunts lately with Maia. But instead of just asking her to […]
10 ways art is fundamental to education
My latest column for WNC Parent is out! Click here to read "10 ways art is fundamental to education." (As usual, you'll need to click on the cover of the magazine, then scroll through to find my article. Actually you can just hit the right arrow at the bottom of the screen twice and […]
Painted Daisies: Simple Science Experiment for Kids
Painted daisies are one of our favorite simple science experiment for kids and are always a hit! All you need are white flowers (daisies) and coloring. I thought it would be nice to see nature do its work. Yes, nature study right in our house! Try this simple science activity where flowers show us how […]
Invisible ink with crayon resist
This version of invisible ink was so much easier and more rewarding than our lemon juice flop. Although I realize we ought to give the lemon juice another try now that everyone’s suggested we iron the paper or pop it in the oven (rather than burning holes through each letter in the attempt to get […]
Rainforest Cookies – Healthy Recipes Kids Can Make
Rainforest cookies are a healthy and educational cookie that you can bake with your kids. The recipe is easy and includes several ingredients from the rainforest :: it’s a great way to help kids learn about the rainforest.
The Best Rainforest Books for Kids
Rainforest books for kids that are appropriate for kids of all ages, focusing on the amazing plants and animals in the rainforests. April 2024 We’ve been talking about forest ecosystems in a general way, reading rainforest books for kids, making rainforest cookies, and creating a forest diorama. The Best Rainforest Books for Kids The Umbrella […]
Make A Magical 3D Nature Suncatcher From A Cardboard Box
It’s hard to keep track of the changing trends and fads with toys, which is why I love the simplicity of objects that are timeless hits with kids. Take the cardboard box — the possibilities for creativity are endless, even a 3D nature suncatcher! If you haven’t already, check out the beautiful book Not A […]
Guess the object: crayon rubbings with everyday items
I often like to have a simple artful activity set up for when Maia gets home from kindergarten. Sometimes I just set out paper and markers at the kitchen table, other times it's something more elaborate such as shaving cream marbling. Either way, I find that the materials or activity can help us transition from […]
Madlenka :: armchair travel kid style
Do you know Madlenka by Peter Sis? This book appeals to the armchair traveler and the daydreamer in me. It’s also a current favorite by almost everyone in our house. Madlenka is a six year old New York girl with her first loose tooth. As she walks around the block to tell everyone about her […]
Texture Art Projects for Kids :: Exploring Different Surfaces
Last week for the toddler art group I taped a variety of materials to the studio tables with the idea of letting the kiddos explore what it felt and looked like to draw and paint on the different surfaces. The idea was to provide a sensory exploration as well as let them experiment with how […]
Christie Burnett of Childhood 101 on the value of art
Christie Burnett, Aussie mother of one, is a long-time early childhood educator and the founder of the popular blog, Childhood 101. Here she shares her thoughts on art, play spaces, and parenting. ***Note: Readers will have a chance to win a free copy of Christie’s new e-book, Art Not Craft: The Process of Learning Creatively, […]
Collage Easter Eggs with Paper Napkins
We combined a couple of Easter egg decorating ideas this year for a fun, multi-media effect: paper napkin collage over dyed crayon resist eggs.
