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Hot and Cool Colors Lesson Making Leaves
I taught this hot and cool colors lesson to some very eager pre-K’s. They’ve been learning about hot and cool colors, so we incorporated that as we made TONS of leaves! This project doesn’t require very many materials, and is appropriate for kids at lots of different levels. I think it would work for kids […]
Color Matching and Paintbrush Craft
Practice color recognition with these fun ‘paintbrushes’. You’ll need paper, scissors, Popsicle sticks, glue, and crayons. Cut the paper into approximately 3×4 rectangles. On each piece of paper, write a color name in the correct color. Have your child add ‘paint’ to each brush by coloring one end. Glue each brush to a Popsicle stick […]
Make Your Own Plates Part II: Scrapbook Style!
We’ve been having so much fun making these plates. Here’s another style we tried…Scrapbook! We used scrapbook papers, scissors, glue, and buttons for this design. Scanned our creation and sent it over to Makit to finish them. So much fun and they would make fantastic Mother’s Day gifts too!! Get your plate template here and […]
Multi-colored Hand Stamps
Make your own handprint stamp, and use all the colors of the rainbow to make this project! As you stamp, you can use the process as an opportunity to talk about differences, working together, and equality. You’ll need A “block” to make your stamp on. We used a piece of linoleum, but […]
Musical Instrument Coloring Pages
We explored the new interactive appbook about a Little Lost Note that was on a mission to find herself. Through this self discovery she has a chance to try on lots of different musical sounds and your kids get to play the instruments she encounters along her way. Such a whimsical story that leaves children […]
DIY Plate Designs
We were wanting to make some plates for Mother’s Day gifts this year so we asked Makit if they would help us out with this. They were totally on board! So they sent us the the plate forms and told to go crazy. Ask and you shall receive! :) Here are the first set of […]
Zebra Coloring Page
Just in time for Valentines Day! Download this free zebra coloring page and color it for your special little someone. Click here to download this beautiful hand drawn zebra coloring sheet! See hundreds of other family projects and activities here. Love this post? Support us by using our FREE service to find local child care […]
Simple Animal Masks
Dress up is always a favorite around here, no matter the occasion. Today we made this simple, but cool masks using only some basic supplies. Maybe you’ll be able to tell (or maybe not!) we were inspired after a talk about how Eric Carle might make his artwork in some of our favorite books, like […]
Paper Plate Craft: Thanksgiving Pies
Half the fun of Thanksgiving is in the preparation, right? Make these funny little pies with your kids in anticipation of the holiday weekend! We used small paper plates, paint, construction paper, pencils, glue and scissors to make these mini play pies. You probably have all these things around the house already! First decide what […]
Fall Placecards
We’re having a fancy Fall tea party, and we used leaves (which are so abundant in my yard!) and Sharpie paint pens to make some personalized placecards for our guests! I must say, I was so impressed by how these markers worked on an organic surface! We doodled on some leaves, wrote names of our […]
New $100 Bill Printable Coloring Page
A new 100 dollar bill went into circulation last month (October 8, 2013 to be exact). It was estimated that the currency costs 12.6 cents to make with a special blue ribbon woven into the middle of the bill. We wanted to learn a little about the spiffy new $100 bill so we did a […]
Paint Pen Pumpkin Decorating
It’s pumpkin season! Carving pumpkins is great, but with young kids it’s hard to make that happen. At our house, we like to use paint pens to decorate our pumpkins in various ways. It is so much faster and less messy. Plus, kids can decorate their own pumpkins no matter how old they are. We […]
DIY Scratch Art
Create your own scratch art paper and artwork! I was amazed at how well this worked. Here’s what you’ll need: – Watercolor or Multimedia paper – Oil pastels – Acrylic paint (for traditional scratch art you’ll want to use black) – Paint brust – Scratching tool What to do: 1. Create a design on your […]
Dream Catcher Sculpture
These might just be the perfect summer camp craft. The sculptures are fun to make and can go in so many directions with a little creativity. I’ve never actually seen anything like them before. The idea came to me when I was thinking about creating a dream catcher activity and saw the stick sculptures one […]
Rock Art
Kids love rock art…OK, I do too! It’s so much fun to find the perfect rock and write a message on it or paint a mini picture. What you need: – rock – pencil – paint pens How to do it: 1. Go on a rock hunt. Find a few great rocks with […]
Summer Fort Coloring Page
Marc, our fantastic designer, dreamed up this summer time tree fort and created a coloring sheet to get the kids thinking about their dream summer fort. Make every coloring page great by finishing the sky with watercolors. The crayon acts as a resistant so you can’t mess it up! Let your child water color […]
Printable Mother’s Day Card for Kids
Click any of the images to download this printable Mother’s Day card. Or download your printable Mother’s Day Card for kids here! We would love to see your creations too! Share them with us on our Facebook Page! See hundreds of other family projects and activities here. Love this post? Support us […]
Spaghetti Painting
Here’s another unconventional (but fun and silly!) painting method to try out: spaghetti painting! It’s slippery and slimy and messy – a super tactile way to paint! You’ll need cooked spaghetti paint containers (we used muffin liners – you’ll need something shallow enough that the floppy spaghetti can really “get in there” and […]
Homemade Sidewalk Paint
YAY!!! for warmer weather! Now that spring has sprung and we’ve started shedding our layers of sweaters, jackets, scarves, and gloves, I’ve been on the lookout for fun outside activities for my creative preschooler. While my 3-year-old enjoys painting, all those name brand paints can be a little pricey. So, I scoured the internet […]
Toilet Paper Roll Snake Project
We’re now in the Year of the Snake! Celebrate by making this cute and super easy snake from a toilet paper tube. You’ll need A used toilet paper tube Paint Glue Eyeballs Scissors Start by having your child paint the tube. We used a mix of red, yellow, and orange. You can make […]
Marble Painted Hearts
Add some glitter to these marble painted hearts, and make some extra-sparkly valentines! To make these hearts, you’ll need A pot, casserole, or dishpan Heavyweight paper Acrylic paint (in Valentines colors) Marbles Glitter Scissors Start by cutting some hearts. We used Valentines Day colors, and made our hearts by folding the paper in half, and […]
Fun Art Technique: Painting with Bubbles
A couple of weeks ago Susan posted an awesome art technique that uses bubbles to paint! It looked so fun we wanted to try it too. So here are a few pictures of our weekend art project. Enjoy! See hundreds of other family projects and activities here. Love this post? Support us by using […]
Marble Painting
Create some surprising artwork, and roll some paint around with this unorthodox painting method! You’ll need acrylic paint a baking dish or sheet 12 marbles, give or take a few paper to fit the bottom of the dish bowls or dishes that can get painty Split your marbles between two containers. Then […]
Dollar Store Finds: Paint Roller Painting
My preschooler loves painting projects, but even I get bored with the standard paint and paintbrush combo. So while I was at my local dollar store, I came across a package of paint rollers. While I didn’t know if my 3-year-old would be able to use them yet, I decided to buy them anyway. […]
DIY Bubble Printing – Super Fun Art Activity for the Kids
Finally! An excuse to blow bubbles with a straw! Combine liquid watercolors and dish soap to make these memorable monoprints. You’ll need liquid watercolors cups and straws heavy weight or watercolor paper water dish soap from the kitchen towels/aprons/smocks Begin by gathering your supplies, and finding a good spot to make your bubble prints. This […]
Geometric Potato Stamp Giftwrap
A classic kid’s printing technique is to use potatoes to make stamps! Repeat the process over and over and create a fancy geometric wrapping paper! You’ll need A potato (or sweet potato) A sharp knife and cutting board A roll of paper (see tips) Acrylic paint First, choose a […]
Peppermint Stripe Treat Bags
What are your treat-making and treat sharing plans this holiday? We’re making peppermint bark, and I think it will look great in these bags. Cookies are a great treat to share on holidays! Dress up your packaging by adding some fun red and white candycane stripes to a plain old bag! […]
Cornstarch Clay Gift Ideas Your Child Can Make
The gift giving season is quickly approaching. Using the simple 3-ingredient recipe for Cornstarch Clay from this post, your preschooler can mold the clay into intricate shapes to make jewelry, pottery, keychains, or ornaments. Once the clay is ready, let your preschooler’s imagination run wild twisting, squishing, and molding this smooth clay into any shape. […]
