Using white crayon to draw on white paper and then painting over it with watercolors is a classic kids art activity.
Add to the fun by using this technique to decorate paper Easter eggs.
Grab an egg template from Rhythms … Read More ...
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Using white crayon to draw on white paper and then painting over it with watercolors is a classic kids art activity.
Add to the fun by using this technique to decorate paper Easter eggs.
Grab an egg template from Rhythms … Read More ...
Rainbows are fun to investigate and create art around all year long, but they’re especially fun in the spring, when showers often lead to rainbows.
Nightchayde has a fun collection of activities involving rainbows that she did with her little … Read More ...
Anything involving clothespins is a great motor activity for little ones, and that’s only the beginning of the fun with these pom-pom painted Easter eggs from Crafty Morning.
The physical pressing of the pom-poms into the paint and onto the … Read More ...
Symmetry is an important early concept for kids, and this symmetry activity for kids is a fun way to play with it.
Grab the butterfly printable from Early Learning Ideas, let kids decorate half the butterfly and then play with … Read More ...
St. Patrick’s Day is often associated with leprechauns, and where there are leprechauns there ought to be pots of gold and rainbows.
This darling pot of gold lacing craft from the Gingerbread House is a great way for littles to … Read More ...
I always loved Shrinky Dinks, because they seem kind of magical. Put the plasticy material in the oven and it shrinks, but your image still looks pretty much the same as when you made it in larger form.
Did you … Read More ...
I don’t know why I always associate the Northern Lights with winter. I guess because it is cold where you can see them? Whatever the reason, I think now is the perfect time to try this Northern Lights chalk art … Read More ...
I’m a little sad that we’re beyond the times of doing lacing projects, because some of them are SO cute.
Like this paper plate snowflake craft from I Heart Craft Things.
It’s pretty simple to poke the holes in a … Read More ...
This project is a few years old and it’s from my blog, but I still think it’s really cute and a fun activity for little ones.
The found-object snowman activity goes with the book Snowballs by Lois Ehlert, but … Read More ...
I love the idea of having some way to say goodbye and thank you to the year that is ending while also welcoming the new year to come.
This paper plate craft from Hello, Wonderful is a cute and easy … Read More ...
This cute Christmas tree printable from You Clever Monkey is perfect for little ones practicing their fine motor skills. Use the little dots on the tree for the littlest kids to place dots of playdough, while bigger kids can … Read More ...
It’s a wonderful day for the kid crafter when they realize that you can make a Christmas tree out of a triangle.
That simple shape is easy to cut and a great way for little ones to practice their scissor … Read More ...
Thanksgiving is a holiday that requires a lot of waiting of kids, so its great to have some activities on hand to entertain them.
These printable Thanksgiving-themed pattern block sheets from This Reading Mama are really cute and a great … Read More ...
Teaching kids to code is a big focus these days, but the logic behind making computer programs work can be taught before you ever set a kid in front of a computer.
This algorithm-based activity from J Daniel 4’s Mom … Read More ...
I love this idea from Krokotak to use a simple printable face design as the base for a collage of found nature items.
While the projects mostly show using leaves to make hair, there are also some cute earrings … Read More ...