30
Sep
Painted Lanterns + Moonlight Lantern Walk
Lanterns have a way of making any evening magical. Inspired by the Super Blood Moon and Mid-Autumn Moon Festival this past Sunday, the kids painted paper lanterns and went on a moon walk in the evening hours. They enjoyed this art project so much that I thought it would be a good one to share […]
10
Sep
Sunflower Art + Activities for Kids
Where I live, summer’s final act is when thousands of suns burst into a glowing field seen from miles away. It is a sight. What was once a mythical sunflower field learned about only by word of mouth, now is a famous Eastern Kansas tourist destination. Grinter Farms generously allows visitors to frequent their field and […]
6
Mar
DIY Black Light Booth Provocation
Looking for a fun way for kids to explore a variety of senses playing with light and color? I made this Black Light Booth on a dime and it has been a favorite indoor activity in our home ever since. It’s portable and durable, so it is also a great feature in a classroom or […]
5
Jun
Art for Babies
In the midst of the moving madness (we’re move to Chattanooga this weekend!), the girls and I were able to sneak in some art exploration time highlighted in the latest Library as Incubator Project post featuring 3 DIY Art Sensory Bags for babies as well as a fun little art rhyme I wrote paired with […]
30
Mar
Review: The Great Art Treasure Hunt
The Great Art Treasure Hunt: I Spy Red, Yellow, and Blue by Doris Kutschbach Find it at: Your Library | Your Local Bookstore Published: Prestel (September 13, 2013) Recommended Reading Age: 5 & up In a Nutshell: If you’ve been a somewhat regular SFCT reader, you’re probably well aware of my love of all things art. Especially, art education. When the […]
13
Mar
Shoe Painting!
Yesterday, I let my kid paint my shoes. I bought these cheapo, boring, white shoes a couple of days ago and thought it might be a fun project for the kiddo to add a splash of color to them. So, we went outside with the shoes and paints and presto chango! Instant fun! Wanna let kids paint […]
