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...]
Spring Shadow Boxes
We love making Shadow Boxes! They create the perfect depth and backdrop to capture any little keepsakes and lend themselves perfectly to display miniature … [Read more...]
Valentine’s Day Canvas Art
When it comes to Valentine's Day most children really just want to let their mommies know how much they love them which might be the perfect opportunity to talk … [Read more...]
