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 and discuss the changing seasons. As we move into autumn we observe and discuss how the weather and the plants are changing. We talk about the changing…
Tracing
Mountain Styrofoam Prints
Nature is one of the most underutilized treasures in life. It has the power to unburden hearts and reconnect to that inner place of peace. – Janice Anderson Printmaking is always fun with any age group. As older children grow increasingly critical of their drawing abilities they sometimes get frustrated and often end up reluctant…
Mother’s Day Banner
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…
Tracing Drawing Activity
Tracing can be fun and beneficial for all age groups. Younger children get to practice hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills and learn to control their lines in order to be able to write later on. Older children might enjoy the opportunity to draw realistically without having the skills to do so yet. While younger children…