3 Holiday Painted Rock Projects
Three holiday projects starting with nature! 1) SANTA ROCK PUZZLE Materials Rocks Pencil Paint Pens Scissors Twine Glue gun/ glue sticks Sock Beads Acrylic paint Sticky...
Painted Rock Christmas Tree
I liked longitudinal projects that each year students could build on, sometimes elaborating and sometimes going in a new direction. This wooden tree with rock ornaments would be one of those types of...
Profile Portraits & “The Girl Who Thought in Pictures”
Both the educator and parent in me, loves children's literature that explore diversity and idea makers. "The Girl Who Thought in Pictures" does both. It is the biography of Temple Grandin as told in a...
Halloween Craft Collection
If you like a bit of playful, spooky creating then take a peek at these Halloween crafts! *Click on the links below for the directions, from left to right, top to bottom: 1) Flying...
Painted Rock Cornucopia
Go outside into nature, paint and play! Materials Rocks Water Dish soap Brush Drying rack Paint pens (We used POSCA) Fine, permanent markers (We used micron) Scissors Large brown...
Giant, Recycled Leaves
Fall is definitely my favourite season- the Farmer's markets, pumpkin treats and snuggling up to enjoy books with a hot drink. These giant leaves are an economical way to add a seasonal touch to your fall...
Chalk Pastel Leaf Garland
Using inspiration from the trees in your area, this project takes a classic technique to make a bold leaf garland for your window, mantel or in a classroom! See the full directions and tips...
12 DIY Trick-or-Treat Bag Ideas
Halloween has always been one of my favourite celebrations- the costumes, the excitement and the creative decorations! Our strategy for trick-or-treating is to use smaller bags and have the parent who is...