Create beautiful mural art with kids in this fun collaborative painting activity! Art project and post by Samara Caughey of Purple Twig. Mural art is a favorite project that we offer to students during our camp days. These collaborative murals are a great way for kids to learn about scale and line, as well as working […]
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Mural Art for Kids – Try This Amazing Collaborative Painting Project
How & Why to Encourage a Creative Exploration of Art Supplies for Kids (+Giveaway!)
Here are 7 simple ways to encourage creative exploration of art supplies for kids, and a few reasons why open-ended experimentation is important for creativity and development. This post about children’s art supplies and creativity is sponsored by Faber-Castell. I have long been a fan of Faber-Castell’s kids’ art supplies and have recommended many of […]
NEW Fabric Covers for a Fort Magic Castle (Giveaway & Review)
Now you can build a Fort Magic castle for kids’ play and make it look like a realistic castle. This is a sponsored review and giveaway of Fort Magic’s new Knights & Dragons printed fabric castle covers. A big thank you to Fort Magic for sponsoring this post and for sending us their new fabric […]
31 Mother’s Day Projects for Kids (Gifts, Crafts & Activities)
These Mother’s Day projects for kids include handmade gifts, art projects, and crafts. Everything you need to celebrate Mom on Mother’s Day, including activity ideas for the day itself! (Plus this list is adaptable for grandparents, teachers, dads…) Mother’s Day is around the corner and it’s time to make gifts, crafts, and cards to celebrate […]
Queen Mom Mother’s Day Portraits Painted by Kids
Mother’s Day portraits make wonderful kid-made gifts, especially with the added touch of the crown since Mom is Queen of the house. These Mother’s Day paintings were made by preschoolers and kindergarten kids, but the idea could be used with older kids as well. Written by Barbara Rucci of Art Bar Blog. I love Mother’s […]
Easy Chalk Art for Kids – Process Art Inspired by Van Gogh
Kids can do this easy chalk art activity with glue and chalk pastels. A fun process art activity for kids to do while learning about Vincent Van Gogh’s artwork. Post by Catalina Gutierrez of Redviolet Studio. There’s a collection of books about famous artists written by Laurence Anholt that are wonderful, easy to read, with […]
Tape Resist Art with Paint Sticks
If you want to make tape resist art or signs with kids, try paint sticks! It’s quicker and virtually mess-free. Here are instructions and ideas for making banners, posters, artworks, and more with tape resist. A big thanks to Kwik Stix for sponsoring this post! As always, all opinions expressed are my own. The other […]
Make DIY Stamps with Cardboard (+ A Spring Art Project)
Create DIY stamps with cardboard and other items from your recycling bin. Then make print after print! Art activity and post by Joanna Walker of The Blue Barn. Hello, Joanna here from The Blue Barn. I’m so excited to be back at The Artful Parent to share more simple ways to create with your children! If […]