Last week in art camp the 4-yr olds made these beautiful castles. They were totally into it! We made them over a period of three days, with drying time. When they finally took them home, they were completely sturdy and ready for imaginary play! This post contains affiliate links. Thank you for your support! Here’s…
Process Art
Make Art Mail
We had a very exciting art class this week becasue the kids made mail! The 3-yr olds spent 40 minutes using watercolors to paint cards and envelopes. They were so excited to put them in the mailbox that I had to blow-dry their paintings so that they could mail them out ASAP. This post contains…
Cardboard Paintings: Exploring Primary Colors
This post contains affiliate links. Thank you for your support! Last week I made some cardboard canvases for my 3-yr old class. They were totally digging the format and each of them painted two or three or more paintings. I cut some pieces big, and some small. I primed some with a light gray paint,…
Art for Littles // two
Good morning! Today I am sharing yet another killer collection of simple art & play ideas for your little ones. From top left: Spin art sun catchers from Meri Cherry // Rainbow color mixing from Simple as That // Credit card art from Housing a Forest // Hole punch art by Learn with Play at Home // Monster blow paintings from Raising Sparks //…
Invitation to Paint
Ever since my kids were very little, I have always put materials out in hopes that they would walk by, sit down, and get inspired. I just never knew until recently that there is a name for this philosophy! It’s called an “Invitation to Play”. I love this! It’s a term that is rooted in…
Make: Painted Leaves
Today on Art Bar Monday over at Small for Big, I used water soluble crayons to paint these leaves on our vacation. Are you going on a trip soon with the kids? Don’t forget to pack a few art supplies! For other ideas about making art on vacation, check out these posts. Happy Monday! xo, Bar
Art For Littles // one
For the past month I’ve really been wanting to write a new series that focuses on art for the toddler/preschool age. Since my youngest is seven, we have grown out of that stage. I remember those days “in the trenches” with such a mix of happiness and weariness. We did explore art, but I wish…
Paperbag Paintings
Created with recycled brown grocery bags, some liquid watercolors and some chalk, these paintings are perfect for the little ones. They even have a built-in picture hanger! Today on Art Bar Monday over at Small for Big, read more about how they were made. Have a great week! xo Bar
Shapes Exploration Art
Today on Art Bar Monday on Small for Big I will teach you how to make this whimsical mixed-media circle art with your kids. These were made by children from ages 4 to 10. They loved learning how to rubber stamp and about funny shape names (rhombus got quite a few laughs). Hop on over…
Art Class Poster
My post on the importance of art programs in school struck a chord with many of you, especially my readers who teach art. Today I am announcing that my poster is finally for sale! This version is new (and improved) with just a few small changes. Click below to buy the poster in three different…
