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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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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

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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

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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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Create a Texture Shape Exploration Station

Children love to explore!  That is a widely accepted fact!  So here’s a little project you can do quickly and inexpensively to create a fun exploration station where they can explore shape, size, and texture, and create designs to their … Continue reading

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