Looking for a fun, kid-friendly Halloween and Día de los Muertos craft? Try this no-carve Sugar Skull Pumpkin Painting project! Learn how to paint vibrant sugar skull designs on real pumpkins and top them off with colorful tissue paper flowers. Perfect for families and classrooms, this mess-free activity is a creative way to celebrate both holidays!
Discover four fun, creative versions of Exquisite Corpse, a Surrealist game perfect for classrooms. Whether it’swriting, drawing, or collage, these collaborative activities inspire creativity in kids. Learn how to incorporate these games into a Reggio-inspired, inquiry-based classroom!
Kick off the school year with a fun and meaningful self-portrait art activity for kids. This engaging project encourages creativity, self-expression, and connection, making it perfect for classrooms or at-home fun.
Looking for the best art supplies for your little artists? This teacher-recommended list covers everything from paper supplies to sculpting materials, ensuring your kids have the tools they need to unleash their creativity.
Kandinsky’s Circles Lesson for Kids: Color theory made Fun Here comes another variation on the Kandinsky circles paintings theme. Last time we used polymer clay, while on this post I’d like to share a painting activity using rice paper (Xuan paper) and gouache. The underestimated Xuan paper I have a little confession to make: I…
Chinese calligraphy is a profound art form that goes beyond writing—it embodies Chinese culture, philosophy, and spirituality. Each brushstroke carries meaning and conveys energy and harmony. From ancient scripts like Oracle bone to modern styles like Semi-Cursive, calligraphy is a medium for self-expression and exploration. Join us on this journey to delve into the rich heritage and techniques of Chinese calligraphy.
A “letterscape” is what I call a landscape drawn with text. More accurately, a letterscape is a form of calligram, a piece of text in which the design and layout of the letters creates a visual image related to the meaning of the words themselves.