Monthly Archives August 31, 2015

This is a great way to create negative images of nature finds, but really you can use all sorts of everyday objects for this fun technique! This activity was featured...

This simple printmaking technique adds a personal touch to an easy style of folders a mentor taught me to make when I was an educator.  Use any type of painting, sketching or cut-outs that you might like to...

This is an easy way to personalize back-to-school t-shirts!  Materials Blank t-shirts Self-adhesive foam Scissors Fabric paint Tray A piece of word or cardboard to stick your shapes to...

We just love this idea from the Weber family who made these clever bag tags using Shrink Art!  With many kids having similar back packs, this helps distinguish your child's.  They drew the child's initial,...

My mom was the queen of tie dye when we were kids doing it with all sorts of the groups she volunteered with.  The kids loved it and I hoped to pass this fun technique onto our children! * In speaking with...

Make these simple prompts to engage and encourage creating! Materials Ric Rack Sandpaper Seashells Glue Scissors Thick paper Paint, pencils, markers, coloured paper, fabric pencil crayons...

This week we wanted to share some final summer projects. Hang these in a window to remind you of your summer adventures or add them to your tree at Christmas! Materials Sea urchin shells (these can...

Isn't Shrink Art fascinating?  We incorporated this fun material with the kid's love of creatures!  For the full tutorial on how to make these playful necklaces,  take a peek...

Making your own giant alphabet beads is a great way to get your kids engaged with working with words before school starts! Check out our full tutorial...

Our daughter quite enjoys taking photos and thus, this inspired a photo nature walk.  We are always looking for ways to use technology that is meaningful and promotes education.  The kids were thrilled when...