How many kids know that people used to write with feathers? Today’s art project is to make and paint a feather quill. It’s a super opportunity to chat about past forms of communication and how much easier it is today to stay in contact with our friends and family. In our current world of instant […]
Art Projects for Kids: Abstract Feather Collage
Today’s abstract art project for kids is a feather collage. Pulling out the black card to work on is truly striking, particularly if you’re using bright colours. I was tempted to grab the glitter again but I don’t suppose it needs to be added to every art project! I named this piece A Tale of Two […]
Art Projects for Kids: Abstract Feather Painting
This month’s art activities for kids are all about feathers! Mostly they’ll involve abstract art which is brilliant because it’s so freeing for little ones to just go with the flow. Put on some music in the background and let them loose! So, here is today’s project… abstract feather painting. Even when we encourage kids to create […]
Art Projects for Kids: Butterfly Art
Symmetry paintings make great art projects for kids as they’re all unique! Although I’ve called this butterfly art, it really depends on what your painting looks like when it’s done. And the googly eyes really bring them to life! August is googly eye month on the blog and this Butterfly Art is the second googly […]
Art Projects for Kids: Apple Print Animal Art
Apples! Apples everywhere! Or so it seems at this time of the year. In this art project for kids I’ve combined apples with this month’s googly eye theme to create Apple Print Animal Art. I bet if you get your little ones having a go they could create all kinds of weird and wonderful creatures! […]
Art Projects for Kids: Monster Art
Monsters are always a good idea when doing art projects for kids, and this one is no exception. What I really love about it is that little artists can create any kind of monster art they like, it all depends on the shapes they choose to cut out. These colourful monsters are the third art […]
Art Projects for Kids: Bugs in the Grass!
Today I am starting a new weekly series called Art Projects for Kids and today’s project is Bugs in the Grass! I love doing art projects in the classroom as it has so many benefits: developing fine motor skills, following directions, self-expression, critical thinking, communication and on and on. And when the project is complete […]
Back to School: Mapping Our Classroom
Mapping our classroom is a great way to get to know where everything is, and to chat about teacher and student expectations as we head back to school. This activity is super for a whole class activity or for working in small groups. You can incorporate a simple mapping grid if you want, or leave […]
Hands On Weekly Activity Plans: A Review
Today I’m doing something I’ve never done before… a product review. And the reason is because I believe you’ll find these activity plans from Jamie at Hands On: As We Grow hugely helpful and useful. I was not given the product for review, and there are no affiliate links here. I bought the weekly activity […]
Mother’s Day Cards for Kids to Make
These Mother’s Day cards are great because you can make them as simple or as difficult as you like, depending on the fine motor skills of your little ones. What you’ll need The free downloadable Mother’s Day Card templates Red, white and pink paper (for the top piece) and card for the base piece Glue […]