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Easy Spinning Optical Illusion Art Project for Kids

Easy Spinning Optical Illusion Art Project for Kids

April 30, 2017 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

My son recently attended the book fair at his school and was drawn to a giant optical illusion book on the table. We have since been exploring various illusions and are re-creating some of our own. Given that Mother’s Day is quickly approaching, we decided to make some homemade Mother’s

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Filed Under: Arts & Crafts, Elementary, Learn Through Play, science Tagged With: kids art, mother's day, optical illusion, thaumotrope

Fizzing Fireworks Painting: A STEAM Activity for Kids

Fizzing Fireworks Painting: A STEAM Activity for Kids

December 30, 2016 By Katie Chiavarone 2 Comments

We love the reaction between baking soda and vinegar. The fizzing and erupting never gets old for my kids, and we have found SO many ways to incorporate this science project into our regular activities. This art project takes the reaction and makes a really fun process art experience that

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Filed Under: Arts & Crafts, Holidays, Learn Through Play, New Years, Preschool Arts& Crafts, Preschool Science, Preschoolers, science, Toddler Arts & Crafts, Toddler Science, Toddlers Tagged With: art, fireworks, Holidays, Homeschool, kids art, painting, preschool, steam

Learning Colors by Painting with Trains

Learning Colors by Painting with Trains

December 12, 2016 By Katie Chiavarone 2 Comments

Kids love trains. Engaging the senses while learning and providing hands-on experiences allow kids the opportunity to make connections with the materials in front of them. After reading the Polar Express this week for the Weekly Virtual Book Club for Kids, we are doing a really fun color learning activity

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Filed Under: Arts & Crafts, Learn Through Play, Preschool Arts& Crafts, Preschoolers, Toddler Arts & Crafts, Toddlers, Uncategorized Tagged With: Colors, early education, Homeschool, kids art, learning, preschool, toddlers

Spin Art Wall Art for Kids

Spin Art Wall Art for Kids

July 25, 2016 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

My kids LOVE to make spin art. The process is super fun, they are making amazing art, and it can keep them occupied for quite some time. However, when they are finished, I am left with gobs…and gobs…of beautiful little squares that are just way too gorgeous to toss. We’ve

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Filed Under: Arts & Crafts, Elementary, Learn Through Play, Preschool, Preschool Arts& Crafts, Preschoolers, Toddler Arts & Crafts, Uncategorized Tagged With: artwork, diy, fun, Homemade, Homeschool, kids, kids art, moms, preschool

Campfire Handprint Art with FREE Printable Template!

Campfire Handprint Art with FREE Printable Template!

July 19, 2016 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

  This post has been updated since it was originally published in 2014 as Campfire Handprint Art: C is for Camping. I have always been a camper, I love the smell of a campfire, sleeping in a tent, and going on hikes. My kids however have only been camping once!

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Filed Under: Arts & Crafts, Babies, Learn Through Play, Preschool Arts& Crafts, Preschoolers, Toddler Arts & Crafts, Toddlers Tagged With: art, edible, finger paint, handprint, kids art, Letter of the Week, process art

Rubber Cement and Watercolor Resist Art for Kids

Rubber Cement and Watercolor Resist Art for Kids

January 28, 2016 By Katie Chiavarone 8 Comments

This watercolor resist art can turn a canvas into a beautiful work of art! With rubber cement instead of painter’s tape, make any design you want!   This is my one of my absolute favorite painting techniques for kids. We made these pieces of ‘LOVE‘ watercolor resist art for Valentine’s Day to give

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Filed Under: Arts & Crafts, Holidays, Preschool Arts& Crafts, Toddler Arts & Crafts, Valentine's Day Tagged With: boredom buster, kids art, painting, resist art, stay at home

Homemade Puff Paint from Pantry Items 

Homemade Puff Paint from Pantry Items 

December 10, 2015 By Katie Chiavarone 2 Comments

Christmas is quickly approaching which means time off from school and spent at home with the family…this can leave a lot of moms with that overwhelming of feeling of “how do I keep them busy and entertained??”, especially once Christmas is over, and you have those few days before the New

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Filed Under: Arts & Crafts, Preschool Arts& Crafts, Recipes, Toddler Arts & Crafts, Uncategorized Tagged With: boredom buster, kids art, paint, stay at home mom

Homemade Window Paint: Kids Art Outdoors

Homemade Window Paint: Kids Art Outdoors

August 8, 2014 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

Make your own homemade window paint and take it outside! This is a simple recipe I first saw here that the will kids will love to make and make again. Paint and wash, paint and wash. Homemade Window Paint What You Need: Cornstarch Water Dish Soap Liquid Watercolors (or food

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