With the release of Gentle + Classical Nature just a few weeks ago, some of the greatest initial excitement has been related to the HUGE bundle of printable activities, worksheets, and Montessori cards that were created to compliment it. I've begun seeing these beauties pop up on Instagram, and it makes my heart so happy!
Creative art projects for elementary kids, activities for teachers and students with art ideas for the classroom or for individual use. Inspiring art and craft blogs to add creativity to art classes.
In this tutorial, mixed-media artist Cathy Taylor shows you how to create artful nature prints using easy monoprinting techniques.
Great Art Activities for Kids
These simple drawing ideas for kids is shadow art created with basic art supplies and the sun! Shadow art is a fun STEAM activity for kids of all ages
Encourage kids to explore and discover the world around them with these free printable Vintage Inspired Science and Nature Flash Cards.
This Picasso inspired art project is a wonderful introduction to Cubism for the kids. This is great for an individual or a collaborative project.
Discover enchanting nature-inspired crafts for your summer Christian women's retreats, fostering spiritual connection & creative expression.
Drypoint Art Nature Etchings | Drypoint Art Etching Is a Unique Process in Printmaking | Here is a video on my drypoint etching process
Trying to limit screen time for your kids this summer? Me too! Here are 25 nature-inspired summer activities for kids to get your children outdoors and
Roll up those sleeves, flex those fingers, and prepare to dive into a world of color and creativity for this fun kid-made chameleon craft that uses bubble wrap to stamp out scaly patterns in vibrant
It's time to get the kids outside and go on a fun nature walk! Kids love playing outside and exploring the world around them. If you've got endless amounts of dandelions like us, get our printable lion page and go on a dande-lion adventure! This is a fun and easy montessori activity that allows the
This is a simple and beautiful nature craft to make for someone special in your life. These clay pinch pots makes an adorable gift or fun decoration for
Today we’re excited to share a glimpse into the studio of jewelry designer Hannah Ferrara, who will be bringing her line of handmade jewelry, Another...
Have you heard of the artist Giuseppe Arcimboldo? He was an Italian painter in the 1500's. Arcimboldo art is so interesting! They all look like optical illusions are are so cool for kids! We
Brrr… it’s cold outside ! The coldest season of the year stirs up different emotions for all of us. There are lots of things that I associate with winter, all of which make great subjects for painting. So in this tutorial I’m going to share a few winter watercolor painting ideas which you can also
Nature's Landscapes Crochet Blankets is available from Annie's Craft Store and includes patterns for 4 pictorial landscapes crocheted in Medium Weight Yarn [4]. Read my full book review here.
Dried pressed flowers craft using a microwave flower press. How to make a pressed flower sun catcher window display for Spring
the birdhouses are my favorite!
During winter we don't have so many outdoor activities because temperatures here are constantly below zero. But luckily there are tons of winter crafts and arts activities to make with kids and have cold winter days amusing. I especially love seasonal Waldorf activities inspired by nature, followed by Waldorf books that are helping us understand
Learn how to make a gorgeous art print made from your favorite fresh blooms. Our simple flower pounding technique makes it easy to transform fresh flowers into a gorgeous art piece you can hang, display, or gift.
Make your own sun painting masterpieces with these fun summer designs and easy-to-follow instructions. All you need is fabric, acrylic paint, and cardstock!
My quest this year was to create a more organised environment in my classroom. A space that allowed for natural expression through various forms of play as well as a space that was organised and wa…
Innovative creativity from PaperArtsy. Paint, stencils, and techniques galore for any mixed media enthusiast to enjoy.
These simple push and pull puppets are a great science craft and work well as a STEM challenge for a push and pull or forces topic. The idea is that the
Fun art appreciation activities for kids in the Styles of the Great Masters. Andy Warhol, Picasso, Van Gogh, Michelangelo, Matisse, Frida Kahlo
Mushrooms are all the rage right now! Maybe actual magic mushrooms, but certainly in fun, whimsical design elements! Check out this fun collection of mushroom inspired patterns to knit, crochet and stitch! The lovely plush Mini & Midi Porchini Mushroom Crochet Pattern from GoldnSpun is a quick and cozy crochet pattern to whip up and
Check out these picture quilt patterns and projects from the Bluprint community to inspire you to plan your first picture quilt.
With this engineering game of building challenges for kids, you will learn about animals and the amazing houses they make, then build your own versions.
Known as cyanotypes, these blue prints feel like magic to make.
Forest School Activities for Preschool and KS1. Find new Forest School Crafts and Forest School Activities including some great lesson plans.
A wonderful free collection of vintage educational posters including the complete Adolphe Millot collection of natural history illustrations.
We have hundreds of DIY projects and craft ideas to inspire you, plus all of the crafting tools and techniques to help you get started. Whether it's paper crafts, fabric dyeing, sewing, or painting, we can introduce you to a variety of projects and techniques.
The 2nd Grade students studied the artist Vincent Van Gogh and his artwork. We also read the book, Camille and the Sunflowers. The students were able to create a giant sunflower creating emphasis in their artwork. Then they were shown how to blend colors using oil pastels. The students had to choose a cool color for their background to make their sunflower "pop" in their piece of art.
