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 […]
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How & Why to Encourage a Creative Exploration of Art Supplies for Kids (+Giveaway!)
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 […]
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 […]
Kids Cake Decorating FUN! (+Tips and Ideas for Different Ages)
Kids love to decorate cakes! Plus they make great blank canvases for creativity. Here are lots of tips and ideas for kids cake decorating at different ages, toddlers through tweens. We like our celebrations around here. And for us a celebration is usually a good excuse to bake a pie or decorate a cake. And […]
30 Spring Activities for Kids
Here are 30 fun and creative spring activities for kids including spring craft projects, art activities, recipes, and garden ideas. Plus list of picture books all about spring! It’s spring! The leaves are unfurling, the flowers are blooming, and the lambs are frolicking. Actually, I don’t know about that one. Are the lambs frolicking? I […]
5 BEST Egg Decorating Ideas Inspired by Nature
Beautiful nature-inspired egg decorating ideas by Sarah Olmsted of Imagine Childhood. I love new ideas for creative egg decorating, so when Sarah from Imagine Childhood offered to write a round-up of natural egg decorating activities, I was so excited! And when I saw her beautiful photos, I couldn’t wait to share them. Here’s Sarah… At Imagine […]
Making Art with Babies and Toddlers: Host an Art Crawl!
Making art with babies and toddlers can be engaging, kid-friendly and fun with an Art Crawl. If you’ve been reading The Artful Parent for any length of time, you know how much I love to introduce kids to new-to-them art materials, even at a really early age. The joy and wonder that the littlest ones […]