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Process Art Challenge with Bug Stamps

I’m always trying to think of fun and easy activities to set up for my son. This month for the Process Art Challenge, I set out some ink pads and bug stamps to let him create with this simple art...

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Snowball and Craft Stick Sculptures

Creating Snowball and Craft Stick Sculptures is a simple activity that kids will have hours of fun with on a snowy day! Playing with styrofoam snowballs and skinny craft sticks is a creative way for...

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Painting Recycled Cardboard Bugs

Do you save interesting recyclables for your kids to use for art and crafts? Me too! If you don’t you should definitely start! We saved these cardboard packaging pieces and were inspired to paint them...

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Simple Invitation to Draw with Crayons at an Easel

Have an art easel that isn’t getting much use? Easels don’t have to be used for just paint! Join us for this month’s Process Art Challenge and set up this simple invitation to draw with crayons at an...

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Easter Activities for Preschoolers

Are you looking for some fun, creative, open-ended Easter activities to do with your preschoolers at home or in the classroom? Well today I’ve got six Easter Activities for Preschoolers that cover fine...

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Oil Pastels and Watercolor Paints Process Art

Oil Pastels and Watercolor Paints can create some super neat works of art! It is also a great medium to let kids just explore in an open-ended way! Check out this month’s Process Art Challenge using...

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Open-Ended Rainbow Art for Kids

Springtime always brings rain here in New England and with rain comes rainbows! This open-ended rainbow art activity for kids is an easy to set up project that is a great way for toddlers and...

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Painted Lady Butterfly Art for Kids

Raising Painted Lady Butterflies from tiny caterpillar to fluttering butterfly is a wonderful learning experience for kids of all ages.  We were inspired by the butterflies we raised to paint some...

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LEGO Duplo Stamps for Preschool Art

Looking for a simple S.T.E.A.M. activity to do with toddlers or young preschoolers? LEGO Duplo Stamps are a fun and creative way to teach young children about shapes and colors which is a foundation of...

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LEGO Duplo Pendulum Painting

Are you looking for a simple S.T.E.A.M. activity to get the kids interested in art and science? LEGO Duplo Pendulum Painting is a fantastic S.T.E.A.M. activity for kids! This project is not only a neat...

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Art Project Inspired by Who’s That Knocking on Christmas Eve?

We’ve read a lot of Christmas stories lately and have been inspired to get creative with simple art projects! Last week we read Who’s That Knocking on Christmas Eve? by Jan Brett and were inspired by...

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Icicle Garland Watercolor Drip Painted Craft for Kids

We love winter around here with all its sparkling beauty! This simple Icicle Garland winter craft is a great way to get your kids involved in decorating your home or classroom for winter! Plus there...

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Winter Themed Scissor Skills Crafts for Kids

Are you looking for some wonderful winter crafts so your children or students can practice their scissor skills? Here are eight of the best winter themed scissor skills crafts from across the web! Kids...

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Painting Icicles is a Wonderful Winter Art Project Kids Love

Looking for a fun, late-winter outdoor activity that kids will love? As winter drags on kids often get tired of the same old snowman building and sledding activities. Painting icicles is a wonderful...

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Winter Art Project Inspired by Snowflake Bentley

Although Spring is right around the corner, many parts around the world are still in the throes of winter! Winter here in southern New Hampshire seems to drag on through March. If you are still...

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How to Make Your Own Arrow Trail Sign

We love being outside in nature and are lucky to live on almost three acres of land in the country! A large part of our property is wooded land that we love to explore! About a year ago my son decided...

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Fun Baked Cotton Ball Activities for Kids

As a preschooler my son loved hands-on, sensory learning activities and destroying things because he’s all boy! Baked cotton ball activities are a fun & simple sensory activity that fits the bill...

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