After observing and talking about the changes outside in nature and reading various books about autumn, the children started to notice how many different leaves … [Read more...]
Leaf Rubbing
Autumn is one of my favorite times of the year to do art projects with children. There is so much to explore! During a month of inspecting leaves we went on a … [Read more...]
Leaf Tracing
Every leaf speaks bliss to me, flattering from the autumn tree. – Emily Bronte Collecting and creating art with pieces of nature can be a great way to observe … [Read more...]
Sun Prints
Have you ever tried sun prints? They’re a easy and versatile art activity with young children, both for indoors and outdoors! You could go on nature walks, … [Read more...]
Tape Resist Painting
Just living is not enough. One must have sunshine, freedom, and a little flower. – Hans Christian Andersen Tape-resist is a simple and fun process art … [Read more...]
Managing Superhero Play
Superhero play can be a perfect opportunity to pick up on group dynamics, establish rules of consent and encourage empathy and awareness. While preschool age … [Read more...]
Superheroes Part IV: Mixed Media Collage
Whenever children say 'Let's pretend', a new landscape of possibilities for learning is revealed. When children pretend, they try on new feelings, roles and … [Read more...]
Superheroes Part III: Superheroes in Clay
After making Superhero Masks and creating Superpowers in Clay, the children asked if they can sculpt a whole superhero from clay. You can definitely do this … [Read more...]
Superheroes Part II: Superpowers in Clay
After creating Superhero Masks and Capes the children started playing with all kinds of imaginative superpowers, from magic spells to magic weapons. Trying to … [Read more...]
Superheroes Part I: Masks and Capes
For the longest time our preschoolers have been playing Star Wars, Spiderman and Batman which led me to wonder and research more about how we can foster … [Read more...]
