tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18834260876303380272024-03-19T04:22:02.972-04:00Mini Monets and MommiesAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04747749980118586105noreply@blogger.comBlogger417125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1883426087630338027.post-19632668267968255232017-04-16T18:45:00.000-04:002017-04-16T18:45:07.572-04:00Kids' Craft Felt Easter Eggs
Are you looking for a last-minute kids’ Easter art activity?
Well, this one is super-simple – and tons of fun too! With some craft felt
scraps, and a few googley eyes, your kiddo can get artsy and make these
textured eggs.
2D Easter Eggs
Okay, everyone knows that making those colorful eggs is a
major part of Easter. At least, for kids. Even if you’ve got the food coloring,
glitter, Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04747749980118586105noreply@blogger.com333tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1883426087630338027.post-32857814712317465862017-03-23T22:27:00.001-04:002017-03-23T22:27:14.939-04:00Rainbow Sparkle SlimeWho doesn’t
like glitter slime? Seriously. How could your child not absolutely love it? It
sparkles, it stretches and it’s so much science-y fun.
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Learning and
Development
Slime
recipes are perfect for little learners. Why? Not only are they completely cool
to play with, but they also Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04747749980118586105noreply@blogger.com341tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1883426087630338027.post-40966135430884210202017-02-04T14:11:00.000-05:002017-02-04T14:11:46.248-05:00Valentine's Day Kids' Art: It's Heart-Felt!
Valentine’s
Day is coming up! That means hearts, hearts and more hearts. Am I right? So,
that also means kids’ art activities that feature the lovey-dovey shape.
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I’ve done
quite a few kids’ crafts with a Valentine’s theme. Heart paint resists, crafty
little candy pockets and geometry art
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04747749980118586105noreply@blogger.com167tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1883426087630338027.post-22812597914363465122016-12-24T13:26:00.001-05:002016-12-24T13:26:05.438-05:006 New Year's Eve Activities that the Kids Will Absolutely Adore!New Year’s
kids’ activities anyone? Um, yes please! You’re celebrating “Noon Year’s Eve”
at, well – noon. Or, maybe you have your fave families coming over for an
evening get together. Whatever your plans are, having plenty of arts and crafts
(along with some tasty treats, of course) on hand is a must-do.
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excited to be part of an amazing new book, Make Your Mark! Seriously, I’m not
just saying it’s amazing because I’m in it. It really, truly is. Make Your Mark
is a book about creative writing, confidence, compassion and caring – and all
for kids! Okay, so it’s you (the adult) who is going to read it. But, it’s your
little one who will totally benefit from the activities inside.
(This Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04747749980118586105noreply@blogger.com128tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1883426087630338027.post-32617456688679386402016-12-01T06:30:00.000-05:002016-12-01T06:30:24.401-05:00Oreo and Yogurt Holiday Smoothie Recipe!This shop has been compensated by
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The holidays
are quickly approaching. And, we all know that means parties, family get-togethers
and celebrating, celebrating and then some more celebrating. That also means
feeding everyone who comes over (whether it’s for a Christmas party or an impromptu
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04747749980118586105noreply@blogger.com423tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1883426087630338027.post-8621425496253228042016-11-27T20:05:00.001-05:002016-11-27T20:05:04.617-05:0010 Holiday Gift Must-Have's for Artsy KidsWho loves making art? Your child does! The holidays are quickly approaching, and you need gifts, gifts and more gifts. After all, there are eight nights of Hanukkah and the Christmas tree has enough room to fit a sleigh-full of presents under it. So, what’s the answer? Kids’ holiday gifts that focus on art-making.
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want to make their own puppets. But, you’re not terribly crafty. When you hear
the word “puppet” you see visions of dancing marionettes or over-sized plush
play toys. Now you’re thinking, “How could I help my kiddo to make one of
these?” Well, don’t worry. This kids’ puppet craft is super simple—and still
totally creative too!
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kids, math isn’t fun. I know, I know. Math skills are totally important for
children. But, that doesn’t mean they want to sit at a desk and complete
worksheet after worksheet after worksheet. I know my child certainly didn’t.
So, when it comes to learning about patterns (a basic math concept) I’m not
going to go with the dull approach. I mean, why would I?
(This post
contains Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04747749980118586105noreply@blogger.com55tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1883426087630338027.post-89497431764239113542016-10-29T16:36:00.001-04:002016-10-29T16:36:51.778-04:00Use Those Felt Scraps: Totally Not Scary Monster Puppets for KidsHalloween
monsters! Spooky! Um, now your 4-year-old is in tears. She’s not exactly ready
for the fill-on ghoulishly scary experience that comes along with this holiday.
That’s okay. This kids’ craft felt art activity is far from the walking dead,
vampires and chainsaw-wielding maniacs that spook their ways through horror
flicks.
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are all about crafting for Halloween. But, those super scary monsters aren’t
exactly a great match for your preschooler. Neither are spooky spiders or
ghoulish ghosts. That’s okay. These peg doll monsters are cutely creative—without
any of the “Boo!” factor.
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Honestly,
this kids’ art Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04747749980118586105noreply@blogger.com41tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1883426087630338027.post-62419757679516210622016-09-30T21:46:00.000-04:002016-09-30T21:46:15.982-04:00Finger Paint with Clay and Temperas Finger paint
plus clay equals a pretty awesome art activity! So, you’re looking for kids’
art explorations and you want something that lets your little one get creative
and play with some crafty materials. Then, this might be what you’re looking
for.
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Okay, this
activity is definitely what you’reAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04747749980118586105noreply@blogger.com53tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1883426087630338027.post-16027773558927810852016-09-16T06:30:00.000-04:002016-09-16T13:36:57.085-04:00Up! eBook Launch: Creative Kids' Building Activities Everything
is looking Up! Yeah, I know – that was super cheesy. But seriously, I’m
super-excited to be part of a brand new eBook. And yes, it’s called Up!
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So, what is
this eBook and why do you need it? Up! has 30+ projects that include math,
literacy, science art and play – with hands-on Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04747749980118586105noreply@blogger.com56tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1883426087630338027.post-35829422097932935812016-09-11T09:05:00.003-04:002016-09-11T09:05:37.090-04:00Monster Slime for Halloween Monster
slime! Halloween is coming up and you’re looking for kids’ activities that help
your little one learn, explore, develop and best of all – have fun. And, that’s
exactly why I love making the ooey gooey slimy stuff so very much.
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I’m all
about slime-making activities. In the past, we’ve Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04747749980118586105noreply@blogger.com35tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1883426087630338027.post-44880184666742342222016-09-08T22:45:00.001-04:002016-09-08T22:45:17.790-04:00Halloween Finger Painting with Clay Kids' Art Activity Finger painting?
In your house? With your ivory walls and bone-colored carpet? Hardly. You want
your child to explore and experiment with art. But, honestly, the mess scares
you.
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Hey, there’s
no shame in the fact that you want to run the other way, screaming, when your
little artist says, “Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04747749980118586105noreply@blogger.com41tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1883426087630338027.post-81447651696946585822016-08-28T07:59:00.001-04:002016-08-28T07:59:12.860-04:00Kids' Painting Art Activities: Without a Brush!Kids’
painting art activities require a brush, right? Not always! Sometimes it’s
entirely possible to help your child get as crafty as she wants, without a
store-bought ‘painting tool’.
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Okay, so you
went out and bought a crazy-big pack of paintbrushes. You’re set! Or not. In
something like 30 Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04747749980118586105noreply@blogger.com33tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1883426087630338027.post-84140824673289008232016-08-23T06:30:00.000-04:002016-08-23T20:27:36.089-04:00Purina Beneful Originals Has a New Formula, and We Have a New Healthy Recipe for You Too!
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Dog food is
kind of a big thing in my family. With two Olde Boston Bulldogs that are, um – energetic
to say the least – our little Oliver and Lulu need all the nutrition they can
get. Seriously. It’s like having two toddlers running around. So, when I saw
that Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04747749980118586105noreply@blogger.com42tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1883426087630338027.post-43400094514849572732016-08-14T19:43:00.006-04:002016-08-14T19:43:56.576-04:00Kids' Art Activity: Craft Felt Painted Collage Landscape What kind of
kids’ art activity are your little ones making today? If you’re not sure, this
summer landscape idea combines fabric collage with painting – in a totally
creative way (your kids’ creativity that is).
Your child
looks out the window, and what does she see? Go ahead, ask her. She’ll probably
give you an answer that sounds something like, “Trees, plants, grass, sky and
clouds.” Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04747749980118586105noreply@blogger.com208tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1883426087630338027.post-67354664017720525642016-08-07T08:23:00.003-04:002016-08-07T08:23:38.340-04:00Oil and Water Kids' Art and Science Experiment
Okay, so we
all pretty much know that oil and water don’t mix. But, does your child know?
This kids’ science exploration also doubles as an easy art activity!
To be
honest, this activity didn’t exactly turn out as planned. The beginning idea
was to explore marbling paper – with regular ol’ items that you’d have in your
kitchen. That said, it didn’t go so well. The marbling part never Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04747749980118586105noreply@blogger.com59tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1883426087630338027.post-19702142514703601162016-07-25T20:27:00.001-04:002016-07-25T20:27:36.156-04:0010 Kids' Ice Art and Science Activities It’s summer.
It’s hot. And, there’s a major heat wave. It’s 90 + degrees outside, and the
kids are (understandably) complaining, “Mommmmmmmmy, it’s hot in here!” This is
where kids’ ice art and science activities come into play.
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Yes, heading
to the pool is totally ideal on one of these Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04747749980118586105noreply@blogger.com33tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1883426087630338027.post-20927069569915542142016-07-12T13:14:00.000-04:002016-07-12T14:37:09.693-04:00Kids' Art and Science: Frozen Vegetable Oil Prints What happens
to vegetable oil when you put it in the freezer? That’s the starting point for
this kids' art and science activity!
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Okay, so I’ve
never frozen oil of any sort before. I’m not sure why I ever would have. I’m
not a whiz in the kitchen – and, when would there be a recipe that Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04747749980118586105noreply@blogger.com40tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1883426087630338027.post-61668566959766682112016-07-08T11:35:00.000-04:002016-07-08T12:37:45.876-04:00Literacy and Math: ABCs and 123s eBook!
I’m a huge
fan of using art to creatively teach early literacy and math concepts to young
children. I spent years figuring out how to successfully incorporate letter and
number activities into art explorations (while teaching children ages 2 and up
in museum-based art classes). Well, now I’m super-excited to be part of a brand
new ebook – ABCs and 123s!
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of July is quickly coming up! That means fireworks, a backyard BBQ and red,
white and blue patriotic kids’ crafts.
What’s on
your art activity list for the Fourth? You can go simple (which is perfect
during a family reunion or party) and put out crayons in American flag colors,
add a few star stickers and let the kids get artsy with very little mess.
If you’re
looking Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04747749980118586105noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1883426087630338027.post-71572380231439761702016-06-27T06:00:00.000-04:002016-06-27T06:00:22.435-04:00Summer of Grilling Healthy Backyard Barbeque
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Summer is
finally here, and it’s grilling season! About 10 years ago (when my now-teenage
son was 4-years-old) we started a Sunday barbequing tradition. We get together
with my parents and have hamburgers, hot dogs and all of the ‘summertime
favorites’. Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04747749980118586105noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1883426087630338027.post-68507710115429814842016-06-22T21:22:00.000-04:002016-06-22T21:27:17.703-04:00DIY Rainbow Building Blocks Building
blocks don’t always have to be wooden or plastic. This STEAM activity proves just that! Last week we made geometric
shape stampers out of kitchen sponges for paint printing (and color-mixing!).
Instead of tossing the sponges out after the art activity was done, we’ll show
you how your child can keep on using them.
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