Valentine's Day 2017

I  LOVE the creative children's community on Instagram, finding people both friendly and inspiring! This week, along with @mielaerkerasmussen (who has many amazing activities!), I had the privilege of...

Have you read "My Colour is Rainbow" written by Agnes Hsu and illustrated by Yuliya Gwilym?  As a educator, I love books that generate discussion and can have multiple areas of investigation and this is one...

Need a last minute painting experience?  Want your children and/or students to learn a simple method to create a negative image? Materials Watercolour paper Liquid watercolour paint Fine mist spray...

At Christmas we made The Blue Barn's (http://bluebarnliving.blogspot.ca/2016/12/jingle-bell-tree-hanger.html)  jingle bell trees and wanted to try a Valentine version since we liked them so much!...

These pins to accessorize one's backpack or jacket like a charm, brought us back to the 80s and we hope that they inspire a bit of creative nostalgia in you too while you make them with your...

The process of making these stamps is simple and accessible!  You can make them in any shape you like and use whatever type of paint you choose, making them good for many purposes.  We are making these...

I have to admit, I always removed the book jackets/ dust covers from my classroom library.  While I see the value of them when they are laminated and provide durability to books in a school library or public...

Use any kind of paint to create these happy, spherical blooms!   Materials Styrofoam balls (ours were a generous donation!) Dowels Coffee filters and/or cupcake liners Different types of paint...