I’m all about simple art projects, and it’s a definite bonus when the results look as impressive as these Sharpie & Foil Embossed Artworks do. I’ve been wanting to try using foil in our arts and crafts for a while, and I just love how this project turned out. Foil embossed art is great for […]
Art History for Kids: Children’s Books About Great Artists
Included with the 25 awesome activities in my brand ebook, Kaleidoscope: Hands On Explorations in Colour (and Color!), are four inspired by the work of great artists – Klee, Kandinsky, Warhol and Giacometti. I believe that studying the life and art of the masters is a fabulous way to help children learn to reflect upon […]
Fun Art Projects: Create Your Own Decorated Tennis Shoes
Miss 8 had decided (at least for this week!) that she wants to be a fashion designer when she grows up! Both my girls are all about sparkles and ruffles and pretty shoes! As I don’t want to encourage an expensive shoe fetish (at least not too early), this DIY fashion project is a perfect […]
Christmas Stocking Stuffers for Creative Kids
As long time readers of Childhood 101 will know, the value of children creating is close to my heart (so much so that I wrote a book about it that you can see here). Every Christmas and birthday my girls receive art materials to encourage them to express their ideas creatively. If you know a […]
Folded Paint Monsters
Making folded paint artwork is fun for kids of all ages but I particularly love the smiles of delight you see on the faces of toddlers and preschoolers when it comes to the BIG REVEAL! So much fun! When AJ and I were recently making a series of folded paintings I just couldn’t resist suggesting […]
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