Rubber Cement Resist with Watercolors
Thanks for all your comments yesterday! I’m feeling better today. A little less overwhelmed. Maia and I tried another fun watercolor resist earlier this week.
Wax Resist Painting with Watercolors
Here’s a melted crayons art project that even the youngest kid can do (unlike drawing on a hot cookie sheet, as we did recently)! Wax
Susan Marie Swanson on Poetry for Children
Susan Marie Swanson is a poet and author of children’s picture books, including The House in the Night (awarded the Caldecott medal this year) and To Be
The House in the Night
There is a very special book that Maia is requesting almost every night now. It’s called The House in the Night and is written
The Amazing MaryAnn Kohl
MaryAnn Kohl, author and art teacher extraordinaire, has been bringing art to children for 25 years through her wonderful books (and longer as a teacher).
The Best Wordless Picture Books for Children
The best wordless picture books that are fun for kids of all ages. These books are enjoyable for prereaders and readers alike. Wordless books are great
Ginger Huebner on Roots + Wings School of Art
Ginger Huebner is an artist, a mother of two young children, and the founder and director of Asheville's new Roots + Wings School of Art.
Tissue Paper Stained Glass Inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright
Maia made this tissue paper stained glass yesterday. It's a fun, easy project from MaryAnn Kohl's latest book, Great American Artists for Kids: Hands-On Art
Yellow Umbrella: A book with a soundtrack
This book is amazing! It’s called the Yellow Umbrella and is illustrated by Jae Soo Liu with music (yes, music!) by Dong Il Sheen. No
Rosemary Wells — one of our favorite author illustrators
This Mother Goose book was a baby gift from our neighbor, a children’s librarian. We’re already in love with it. Rosemary Wells is one of
How to Make a Heart Pillow with Pocket for Valentine’s Day
A sweet DIY heart pillow with pocket for Valentine’s Day. Hello there. It’s been a while. Two weeks of nursing, changing diapers, postpartum mood swings,
Plaster of Paris and the Best Art Group Project Ever!
I thought this would be fun, but I didn’t realize how fun. The kids seriously LOVED this project! It was easy yet engaging and it