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Best Drawing Books and Supplies for Kids

My kids, especially my youngest, love to draw. I’ve always provided books and art supplies for my kids so they can express themselves artistically as well as grow in their drawing skills. Of all the books we’ve had, these are our favorites. Best Drawing Books for Kids Step by Step Drawing Book by Fiona Watt (Usborne) […]

Draw Your Own Seek and Find Puzzle (+ Book Recommendations)

My daughter thought of a fun drawing idea for kids that she wanted me to share with you… to make your own seek and find puzzle! Draw Your Own Seek and Find Puzzle 1. Think of a theme: food, faces, animals, buildings, monsters, flowers, cupcakes, or whatever strikes your fancy. Get a list of my favorite […]

Simple Christmas Zentangle for Kids

Coloring books are relaxing and fun but we highly recommend making Zentangles for a fun art project instead! Here’s a simple Christmas Zentangle that you can do with your kids. All the ideas in this project use lines or circles making it easy for a child to do. Simple Christmas Zentangle for Kids 1. Start by […]

Inspiring Children’s Books for Young Artists

Do you have an art loving kid? These picture books and chapter books feature characters who are artists, trips to the museum, and making your own art. Inspiring Children’s Books for Young Artists PICTURE BOOKS Goodnight, Starry Night by Julie Appel, illustrated by Amy Guglielmo Simple, rhyming narration wishes readers good-night as well as telling […]

The Best Father’s Day Gift (That Kids Can Make)

Okay, I realize I’m cutting it close to Father’s Day but I have the BEST Father’s Day gift idea ever. And, it’s easy, cheap, and — best of all — kids can make it! The Best Father’s Day Gift (That Kids Can Make) A word collage! Ever heard of Wordle? It’s a website where you enter in […]

Teaching Kids to Knit

Teaching kids to knit develops fine motor skills and attention span. All you need are colorful yarns, bamboo needles, time, and patience — plus a few tips and a fun rhyme which I’ll share with you below. Kids in the Waldorf schools learn to knit at age 6, which is when my oldest daughter learned. My […]

Think With Art Creative Art Subscription Box To Try Right Now

Think With Art is a monthly art subscription box for kids ages 6 – 10. It’s something that even my oldest daughter who is 14 thinks is so cool. Because who doesn’t love art supplies? Even better when those supplies come with prompts and instruction! (Scroll down for a coupon code!) Think With Art Creative Art […]

Painted Christmas Sticks

Art Workshop for Children by Barbara Rucci is a wonderful process art book of inspiration for young children. We adapted the book’s idea of branch painting and made it Christmas themed painted sticks. And if you’re wondering what process art is, let me explain briefly . . . Process art, in my estimation, is the best […]