Tag Archives: Art
Another Spin on Spin Art
Spin art is a childhood favorite. I don’t think I’ve ever met a child who doesn’t want to take a shot at it. I think it’s interesting that even the kids who often don’t want to sit down and … Continue reading
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What’s in My Art Closet: Five Favorites
A friend recently asked if I could give a list of the things I keep on hand for creative art activities. In addition to the standard crayons, markers, and white paper, here are a few of my favorite multitasking art … Continue reading
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Amazing Art Adventures
I love that place where Science and Art collide. When truly creative projects focus on the process over the product, they lend themselves to more inquiry, experimentation, and seeing things in a new way. Children are free to wonder, “What … Continue reading
Filed under Create, Get Outside, Learning through Play and Experience
Repost Reminder: The Spectrum of Preschool Arts and Crafts
There’s a fascinating article from Newsweek entitled, The Creativity Crisis. It was actually published in the summer, but I just stumbled upon it recently. It’s left me with all kinds of writing prompts swimming around in my head, but I … Continue reading
Filed under Child Development & DAP, Create
This Could Be the Safest Finger-Paint Ever
I recently had a teacher ask about art projects for the very young, particularly young two’s. She was especially concerned with the safety factor, as the little ones have a tendency to try to eat what they’re working with. I … Continue reading
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Bev Bos' Secret to Successful Shaving Cream Art
I do enjoy Bev Bos! That woman is in a league of her own! Well, it’s thanks to Bev that I’ve learned the secret to great shaving cream painting! In the past, I’ve had children paint with colored shaving cream, … Continue reading
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Bev Bos’ Secret to Successful Shaving Cream Art
I do enjoy Bev Bos! That woman is in a league of her own! Well, it’s thanks to Bev that I’ve learned the secret to great shaving cream painting! In the past, I’ve had children paint with colored shaving cream, … Continue reading
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Take a Closer Look – Examining Visual Art with Preschoolers
I’m rushing to finish up the posts for the Arts and the Senses unit, so that I can start posting the next unit I’m excited about! Check back on the unit theme page, where I’ve explained several activities in quick notes and … Continue reading
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