Ripped Paper Sunflowers
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Pizza Pan Portrait
This is a playful children's project for back to school, that you could also use for a mask if you wanted! I like it when children have the opportunity to share and get to know each other in that first month...