Before my kids were in primary-school, they wanted to share a room – which was really very sweet, as well as convenient. We decided to then turn the spare-room into an office for the entire family to share. I stored all of our art supplies here, set up work tables for the kids, as well as large recycling baskets. Here we placed any-and-all paper scraps. As the scraps piled up – the kids decided to see what they could create with the scraps (before later sending it all off to recycling). Despite having to peel off way-too-much tape – it was a fun experiment in creating from scraps that we already had, as well as disassembling and deliberately recycling our paper waste.
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Seasons are changing and kids love to informally document what they see all around them, what they are thinking about, what is pretty or interesting… It is really fun to see what they see, plus what kid doesn’t like a fresh set of markers?
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Make something new with old crayons!
Read more『THE DAY YOU BEGIN』 :: 文学と芸術 :: synonim literatura
A brief extract of a picture book by Jacquline Woodson, illustrated by Rafael López about feeling lost in a new world. For Toddlers, Preschoolers, Kids, Middle Schoolers, Tweens and Teens.
Read morePLAY: Be My Valentine
Learning to draw ‘hearts’ ::『ハート型』:: como dibujar mi corazón Materials: The number three (3), plus the letter V-shape <3 … and keep going from there! more from the art table Get new content delivered directly to your inbox.
Read morePLAY: “The Floor is Lava” ~ Free Play!
Create art! Simple materials, and using fine motor skills – construction paper, markers, paint, crayons …
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Cut and paste your own valentines. Simple materials, and using fine motor skills – construction paper, stickers, markers, and glue.
Read moreGET LOST IN CHINATOWN VACAY / STAYCAY :: 旅 :: viaje
Festive activities for Lunar New Year and Valentine’s Day – (or really any holiday).
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Visit that dessert counter you always say “no” to”! Enjoy festive sweets for Lunar New Year and Valentine’s Day – (or really any holiday).
Read morePLAY: It’s the Lunar New Year!
Create art for the Lunar New Year (Chinese New Year). Simple materials, and using fine motor skills – construction paper, markers, and glue.
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