I love teaching about trees because there’s much to discover all year, during any season. From bark to leaves, trees are amazing wonders of nature! If you’re planning on studying trees …
Check out this easy butterfly craft for kids! Using just a few cheap craft supplies (hello Amazon), kids can paint butterflies with tissue paper! What a fun idea! These beautiful painted paper butterflies are made even easier with our free butterfly printable. This may be the perfect craft idea for spring and summer!
Amazing art form printable on many materials, using easily found elements. Unique results, simple supplies, no specific rules means I love Eco Printing!
These up-and-coming influencers share amazing ideas for teaching our children through art, nature, and play.
I love making snowflakes just for the joy of doing it. I love folding up some paper, randomly cutting and then opening it up to see my results. I don’t think one is ever too old for it, or …
Self-esteem is a way of thinking and feeling about yourself. When kids feel good about themselves, they are more likely to experience success in school and in social interactions with peers. Having a healthy self-esteem has many positive benefits. Kids who love who they are, tend to see themselves in a positive light and believe in...
How I love and dislike having my kids do chores! I love when chores get done happily and quickly and how it helps me around the house, helps me feel like I’m teaching my kids to work, and actually…
From his perseverance and overcoming physical obstacles to his range as an artist and innovative spirit, student also, I love teaching young artists about the life and art of Henri Matisse. This ye…
I love having a science lab in my own kitchen! I don't really understand the physics of what’s happening when each of those balls bounces, but it sure is fun to experiment with the kids. This...
When learning how to make a sewing pattern, there are several methods. This post walks you through using a woven garment to make a sewing pattern...
https://youtu.be/c-RhSD8RaDY I must admit to being a bit of a wimp when it comes to plein air painting. I love, love, love it, don’t get me wrong, but I need a little bit of help out there! Come on it’s […]
Have a chatty class? Do your talkative students get louder and louder during small groups until it feels like chaos? Do they talk when you'r...
Shadow drawing is an awesome art process for young artists of any age. Considering shapes and positive & negative space are all part of making shadow art!
How to turn a lazy susan into a piece of "spin-able" art!
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A big part of what we do with children is teach them safe and appropriate ways to cope and express themselves. We aren’t born knowing how to walk and we also aren’t born knowing how to …
I love teaching and taking creative workshops. I love getting to explore creativity in new ways, I love watching people learn, I love hanging out and chatting with people who love creativity. Creative workshops are the perfect way to do that. I had the pleasure of teaching an Introduction to Waterco
You are going to fall in LOVE with these beautiful Coffee Filter Craft Ideas! I should also mention, coffee filters are pretty inexpensive! As I was searching the web, I was surprised by how many beautiful and creative things you can make with a simple coffee filter. Check out these amazing flowers, kids crafts ideas, home decorations, garlands and unique lighting
I had sooooooo much fun doing this monster art project in my son Elliot's kindergarten class recently! I chose to do this project because Elliot LOVES monsters and he LOVES using his imagination to make characters come to life. We have enjoyed using popsicle stick puppets for many many years and he always enjoys both creating
These coffee filter dancers are SO PRETTY! I really love how bright and colourful they are. And the best part is that you only need a few simple dollar store craft supplies - They're actually really simple to make! We used Crayola washable markers for this craft, but you can also use Mr. Sketch markers. (Do you remember those smelly markers?? I was so excited to see that they still sell them!!) Just make sure the markers are washable, otherwise the colours won't bleed. Even my 4 year old little guy wanted to make one (mostly because he reeeeeeally loves
Ready to really elevate your room? This arch box molding will do just that. Follow this easy DIY tutorial to really make a wow statement.
I love this free printable explorer journal! It's perfect for a kids'outdoor activity and an easy DIY to assemble.
Try these simple paper tricks that seem like magic! All you need is a little paper, tape and scissors to wow your friends and family.
Stop making these common Etsy mistakes, and why they are killing your sales. This blog has tips to help.
