Kids Art Kits & Mobile Art Classes!
Learning about kindness, friendship, empathy, feelings, strengths, giving, sharing and love are arguably some of the most valuable experiences in Early Childhood. When wondering about Mother’s Day (see last post) most children really wanted to let their mommies know how much they love them which led us to further wonder about “What is love and how can we show love?”: “Love is… when you share your toys and favorite dresses.” “Love
Mother love is the fuel that enables a normal human being to do the impossible. – Marion C. Garretty Ever since seeing Meri Cherry’s lovely Mother’s Day Banners (head over to her website for a full list of materials and instructions) I wanted to give them a try myself, adjusting them slightly to suit a younger age group. Since my toddler art group was into drawing and color-mixing this project seemed
Do your children love playing with water and anything else that involves pouring, scooping, dripping and stirring? Making ‘fairy potions’ provides some great sensory and fine motor opportunities. When stirring their concoctions children get to squeeze, pour, scoop, smell and explore properties like texture, flexibility and fluidity. Plus, it’s a perfect opportunity to welcome spring, go on a nature walk, collect and look at the plants that are blooming while
Salt Dough is simple enough for younger children to handle and offers many open-ended ways to sculpt or decorate with. In the past we have used Salt Dough to make holiday ornaments, heart magnets and necklaces as well as little sculptures. Simply provide your child with the supplies and invite them to explore and create with the materials. Materials Salt Dough Heart shaped cookie cutter Sharpies Watercolors Collage materials (stickers, tissue paper,
Your heart is a horizon of endless possibilities. – Gemma Troy Surprise your loved one’s with a beautiful Mixed Media Wood Panel! Design your own Valentines (heart) pattern or create a customized name, word, or picture with this fun and easy project. Younger children might require a bit more assistance but they do love working with hammer and nails and are usually fascinated by the patterns they can create with string
For many children printmaking is one of the most mysterious and magical art techniques. It’s results are often surprising as well as rewarding. One printing techniques that can be mastered easily is styrofoam printing. Smaller children enjoy manipulating the foam and especially seem to like the kinesthetic feedback they are getting from rolling paint with the brayer while older children will be able to work on more complex designs. Whether you
One of the simplest and most playful, open-ended printmaking techniques is potato printing. A few potatoes will guarantee hours of exploration, encourage play with patterns and layering colors. There is lots of room for variation and you can create little works of art – perfect for a Valentines themed project. Materials Small potatoes and a knife Paper (or packing paper,canvas fabric) Tempera paint Tray or paper plate Paintbrush Scissors Tissue
Hi! I’m Claudia Brauer and I’m so happy you’re joining me here! I’m an arts educator, art therapist, occasional preschool teacher and former special education therapist. I’m excited to bring art to your home and hope to inspire other educators and parents to nurture childhood creativity. Read More…
