Melting Crayon Art Christmas Paintings with Watercolor Resist
We did some good old-fashioned watercolor resist painting the other day, using a melting crayon art technique and mostly Christmas colors.
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).
Wordless Picture Books for Children :: In the Town All Year ‘Round
We’ve recently been enjoying a few wordless picture books for children. Wordless books are great for open-ended exploration and interpretation by both pre-readers and readers. I like
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
Salt Watercolors Art Activity for Kids
Salty watercolors is an easy and fun kid art activity that uses glue, salt, and watercolor paint together.
Scrap wood sculptures with the art group
We made wood sculptures with the art group yesterday using frame pieces, popsicle sticks, and some other small scrap wood pieces. The kids glued all
Blueberry Turnovers Recipe
Blueberry turnovers are simple and fun to make with puff pastry and fresh or frozen blueberries. Here’s a delicious blueberry turnovers recipe that is easy to make with kids.
