Reading Time: 6 minutes Looking for affordable, eco-friendly ways to keep kids creative? Explore these 9 easy and fun art projects using recycled materials like cardboard, paper, and old magazines! From paper mosaics and cardboard weaving to artist-inspired monochromatic sculptures, these projects promote creative exploration while teaching sustainability.
Reading Time: 3 minutes In 2017, our studio celebrated the Year of the Rooster with a fun and creative foam clay sculpture project. This lightweight and easy-to-use material made it one of our most loved projects, especially among kids!
Reading Time: 9 minutes 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.
Reading Time: 3 minutes Paper sculpture is a versatile and engaging activity that has become a staple in my studio, making a comeback year after year through different curriculums, from paper-making to toddler art. This post outlines a process-oriented approach to creating paper sculptures, designed to inspire creativity and sensory exploration in young artists. As a process-based activity, this…
Reading Time: 7 minutes Embark on a journey of discovery and creation with our latest art adventure: crafting monochromatic sculptures for kids! This hands-on activity is perfect for young minds eager to explore the world of art through a process-based approach that champions sustainability and affordability. Using mostly everyday and recycled materials like chopsticks and tissue paper, this art…
Reading Time: 4 minutes Paper pulp sculpting is a favorite activity in my studio, engaging kids as young as two up to older elementary students. It’s a straightforward craft that doesn’t break the bank, requiring only everyday household items like toilet paper, Elmer glue, and gouache paints. For the little ones, this activity is a sensory playground. They get…
Reading Time: 8 minutes This Calder fish mobile lesson has become a bit of a staple around here as there’s more to it than meets the eye. While we aren’t crafting a “true” mobile with every piece dancing around, this project is a great first step into some other big ideas.Ever heard of kinetic art? This project gives kids…
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