Category Archives: Create
Multi-Sensory Paint!
One of the things that makes young artists so great, is that they are concerned more with the whole experience than with the product alone. Expand your next painting experience by trying out these tips that encourage children to use … Continue reading
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The 4-1-1 on Making Slime
My boys love slime! (And really, so do I!) Whether it’s playing the part of radioactive sludge engulfing their action figures, an alien blob, or just an enjoyable home gym for their fingers, one batch can keep them engaged for … Continue reading
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The Simplest Way to Face Paint
Due to the enormous amount of fun we’ve been having with face painting around here lately, I thought I’d let you in on a little secret I learned about a decade ago while teaching at the lab school. If you purchase … Continue reading
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Enchanted Learning: The Benefits of Fantasy Play for Children
I’m sharing some of my old favorites while I’m away this week. This one was originally posted July 6, 2010. Many parents have come to their child’s preschool teacher with the same concern. “It seems like my child plays dress-up … Continue reading
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Book Activity: Mouse Paint
I’m sharing a few old favorites while I’m away this week. This one was originally posted January 19, 2010. Mouse Paint by Ellen Stoll Walsh is one of my very favorite books for teaching about primary and secondary colors. The children absolutely love … Continue reading
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Make Story Time Hands-On with Flannel Boards
Flannel boards are a great way to really bring children into a story. They can help move the pieces around as you spin your tale, and later they can retell the story (or create their own new and improved version). … Continue reading
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How You Can Encourage Your Child to be Creative Even When YOU Are Not
I’m posting on a Tuesday this week as part of today’s Ultimate Blog Swap! You’ll find me posting about one of my other passions – cooking- over at Mostly Food and Crafts. I’ll cover both the food and the crafts by sharing one … Continue reading
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Shiny Syrup Paint
I love it when art materials can come from my pantry. That usually means they’re inexpensive, non-toxic, and that I can have an idea and act on it in ten minutes or less. One of my favorite art supplies that comes … Continue reading
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