Mini DollHouses & A Shrink Art Doll Bonnie Scorer November 11, 2019 Activities, Fall/ Winter 2019 1 Comment Our daughter just LOVED this project! (And so did the kids in our summer program!). Changing the scale of an activity- whether making something teeny tiny or gigantic always seems to draw kids in! Create...
Poppy Wreath Bonnie Scorer October 28, 2019 Activities, Fall/ Winter 2019 We made this easy and inexpensive wreath for Nan to hang on her door for Remembrance Day. On day in Canada we focus on how we can maintain peace to prevent further wars in the world. Poppies are spoken of...
Gumball Machine No Carve Pumpkin Bonnie Scorer October 20, 2019 Activities, Fall/ Winter 2019 This pumpkin is colourful and playful and unlike a traditional jack-o-lantern, requires no carving, but still allows you to decorate and celebrate! Materials Light coloured pumpkin Confetti...
Ripped Paper Sunflowers Bonnie Scorer October 14, 2019 Activities, Fall 2019 This is a technique that I used to do with my students. I would show them the process, give them a few tips and then they would pick a theme to draw and create their own image. (I still have a piece that a...
Sewn Recycled Leaves Bonnie Scorer October 7, 2019 Activities, Fall 2019 I remember making these as pumpkins as a child in preschool- a great way to re-use paper bags and develop your fine motor skills! This is a process that you can use with any shape that you want- I seen it...
Photo Diorama Bonnie Scorer September 30, 2019 Activities, Fall 2019 This photo diorama is a fun way to save memories while learning about things like foreground, middle ground and background. It is particularly playful if you use yourself in costume- so be sure to take a...
Collage Scarecrow Bonnie Scorer September 23, 2019 Activities, Fall 2019 Fall is one of our favourite seasons. We love the fresh apples at the Farmer's Market, the changing leaves and going to the pumpkin patch which always has a scarecrow or two! Our daughter thought that...
Kids’ Cardboard Halloween Costume Ideas Bonnie Scorer September 18, 2019 Activities, Fall 2019 Halloween is one of our favourite celebrations! It is a time to get together with little friends in the neighbourhood, greet our neighbours at their homes, eat some treats and of course exercise our...
Baseball Cube Diorama Bonnie Scorer September 12, 2019 Activities, Fall 2019 This idea was one that was inspired by a trajectory of ideas: Amanda of Barley and Birch made this cool aquarium (https://www.instagram.com/p/Bxht_FnhiDR/) for Arielle of Art Camp LA's lizards:...
Model Magic Self Portrait Bonnie Scorer September 2, 2019 Activities, Fall 2019 This would be a great activity for back-to-school with each child making their own face and it makes a beautiful keepsake. We made it based on some Christmas ornaments we made years...
