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 Subscription Box Open your monthly art box and you'll find art supplies and a Mr. … [Read more...]
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 drawing a triangular Christmas tree like the one below-- a big triangle for the tree and … [Read more...]
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 way to teach art to young children because it's about the process, not the … [Read more...]
Kwik Stix Fall Art for Kids
Fall brings warm autumnal colors and lots of inspiration for art activities with kids. Well, add another inspirational idea to your fall list: Kwik Stix! Kwik Stixs, from The Pencil Grip, Inc, are solid tempura paint sticks that easily glide on and dry in 90 seconds. They're very much like oil pastels actually. The awesome thing about these is: NO MESS! (No cups, water, smocks, or … [Read more...]
Learn How to Make Origami Fashion
Artistic and crafty kids (and adults) can make origami art beyond animals and flowers with the incredible new book, Origami Chic: A Guide to Foldable Fashion by Sok Song. You'll learn how to make tops, bottoms, dresses, shoes, handbags, and more. My 11-year old just can't get enough! JJ, my 11-year old, had never done origami before this book. So she started out as a total beginner. No … [Read more...]
How to Make Cute Clay Creatures
Modeling Clay with 3 Basic Shapes by Bernadette Cuxart shares step-by-step directions and photographs for kids to create cute clay animals. (Or cute eraser creatures as we did.) Using three basic shapes -- a ball, a worm, and a teardrop -- this step by step book will show you how to make tons of (40) cute creatures. Creatures such as a panda, owl, rhino, kitten, puppy, turtle, fish, … [Read more...]
6 Art Journal Backgrounds For Kids
When your kids want creative project, it's fun to make art journal background pages. Then when you have journaling ideas, you already have beautiful backgrounds ready to go. We use spiral bound journals with mixed media papers because this works for watercolors, acrylics, pen, and pencil such as this journal from Strathmore or this one from Dylusions. 6 Art Journal Backgrounds For Kids 1. … [Read more...]
Excellent YouTube Channels for Language Arts, Foreign Language, and Arts and Crafts
Homeschoolers and teachers use YouTube to supplement lessons because it's a treasure trove of amazing content. But it's a lot of work to sift through the not-so-treasury channels. Which is why I've created this post -- here are some wonderful gems for you, excellent YouTube channels for language arts, foreign language and art. Language Arts YouTube Channels Flocabulary I love this channel! Not … [Read more...]
Great Works of Art Game for Kids
Want to familiarize your kids with the great artists? I found a card game that does just that -- My Big Art Show, a game about great works of art, by Susie Hodge. Great Works of Art Game for Kids There are a variety of games you can play with My Big Art Show. We prefer the Rummy game. In the Rummy game, your object is to put on your own art show by collecting a set of cards with the same theme … [Read more...]
Journey to the 50s with New American Girl, Maryellen
Journey back in time to 1954 with Maryellen, an American Girl in the BeForever line and learn to make a doll painting, too. First, play with the adorable Maryellen doll and read her three historical fiction chapter books -- we highly recommend them. Then, follow along as I show you how to take a photo of your Maryellen doll and turn it into a painting! A DIY doll painting that will look great for … [Read more...]
4 Surprising Coloring Book Activities for Kids
You're going to love these four coloring book activities for kids (and you) to do at home. Get in quality time with your child, entertain a sick kid, display your work, and create your own inspiration! 1. Mom and Me Coloring Time My daughters and I love coloring. Sometimes we just want to spend time together. Coloring is one of the best activities because it's easy even if I'm tired. Even … [Read more...]
10 Art Activity Books for Kids
Have you heard about the new fad sweeping the nation? It's called coloring therapy. Ok, it's not really called that. I made it up, but it IS true that more adults are taking to art activities as a way to de-stress. If it helps adults unwind, then it's definitely good for kids too. Here are 10 art activity books you and your children will love! This post contains an AWESOME giveaway at the bottom. … [Read more...]