Art Activities for Kids from Toddlers to Tweens - Happy Hooligans

Doodle Eggs – Easy Vibrant Easter Art that Kids of All Ages will Love

Jackie Currie — Wed, 06 Apr 2022 14:30:00 +0000

If you're looking for a terrific Easter art activity for your kids, this one is great for toddlers right through to teens.

It's easy, vibrant and the process is rather fascinating.

All you need is a black crayon and watercolours!

Click the link below to check it out! Go! Go!

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Spectacular CD Galaxy Ornaments

Jackie Currie — Sun, 05 Dec 2021 13:20:10 +0000

Happy Sunday and happy 5th day of our 21 Day Christmas craft blitz!

Today, we're turning our old, scratched CDs and DVDs into spectacular GALAXY ORNAMENTS.

This one is super-easy but the results are (excuse the pun) out of this world!

All you need is a CD or DVD and some paint!

Click the link below to see how gorgeous they are! Go! Go!

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Yarn Rainbow Beginner Sewing Activity

Jackie Currie — Tue, 06 Apr 2021 15:43:51 +0000

This yarn rainbow craft is a fun way to introduce kids to sewing by hand. Using a styrofoam produce tray as a canvas, some scrap yarn, and a plastic sewing needle, your child will learn some basic sewing stitches while creating a cheerful piece of art to display in their room. If you’ve been following...

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Rainbow Happiness Craft

Jackie Currie — Mon, 15 Mar 2021 18:34:44 +0000

Hey Lovely!

Coming at you with another sweet and simple rainbow craft for St. Patrick's Day!

This one covers International Happiness Day (March 20) as well.

All you need is coloured paper, a pencil, a marker, scissors and glue.

This simple rainbow craft gets kids focusing on positive thoughts and the things that bring them joy.

Perfect for times like these when some days are more difficult than others. xo

Click the link below to check it out!

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Yarn Rainbow Wall Hanging Craft for Kids

Jackie Currie — Fri, 12 Mar 2021 18:22:49 +0000

Happy Friday, Lovely!

If you have older kids (7+ and up) crafting for St. Patrick's Day, you'll want to check out our easy but beautiful rainbow yarn wall hanging.

It's gorgeous!!

There's cutting, measuring and tying involved, but it's super-simple. The only supplies you need are a stick, some yarn and a few cotton makeup pads or cotton balls.

It makes me smile every time it catches my eye. What a cool way to add a happy pop of colour to a bedroom, playroom or classroom.

Click the link below to check it out! GO! GO!

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Vibrant Fall Leaf Silhouette Window Art

Jackie Currie — Tue, 20 Oct 2020 18:43:03 +0000

Hey ho, Lovely! I have another super fall project that your kids are going to love.

Check out the fall leaf silhouettes we made for our dining room window. They're gorgeous!! So vibrant and beautiful, and we used a really fun art technique to colour them.

Click the link below to see how lovely they look! Go! Go!

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Painted Rock Garden Markers (Easy Design)

Jackie Currie — Sun, 28 Jun 2020 05:57:14 +0000

Happy Sunday, Lovely!

If your kids are looking for a beautiful craft to make today, check out these painted rock garden markers.

The black and white design is so simple, and they really look striking nestled in among the bright green foliage in the garden.

Make them for your own herb or vegetable garden, or for a friend, family member or neighbour!

Click the link below to see how lovely they are!

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Yarn Painting For Kids (Huichol Style Yarn Art)

Jackie Currie — Thu, 25 Jun 2020 05:12:51 +0000

Ok, my Lovely.

I am completely smitten with this latest art project!

I think it's my favourite art activity for the year.

It's so relaxing, it's pretty much mess-free, and it will keep the kids busy for hours (or even days!)

Plus, the results are just SO CUTE!

Click the link below to check it out! Go! Go!

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Rainbow Ink Blot Shamrock Craft for Preschoolers

Jackie Currie — Sat, 22 Feb 2020 16:47:39 +0000

Hello, Lovely!

With St. Patrick's Day not too far off, I wanted to share a super-easy shamrock art activity that all ages will enjoy.

It uses the classic "symmetry painting" technique. Young children will be fascinated with it, but older kids will love it as well.

Remember to keep this one in mind when you're decorating your classroom or playroom for St. Patrick's Day!

Click the link below to check it out!

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Stamping and Print-Making Activities for Kids

Jackie Currie — Fri, 21 Feb 2020 03:36:27 +0000

Happy Friday Lovely!

I hope you've had a great week!

I just wanted to share a few ideas that I thought your kids (big and small) might enjoy next week.

Stamping! Is there a kid out there who doesn't love it?

I've rounded up all of our stamping and print-making ideas and put them into one post for you.

You don't need any special stamps or ink pads either - you can use things you already have around the house - toilet rolls, styrofoam, wine corks etc.

They're all super-easy and super-fun ways to get creative if your kids are bored or cooped up indoors because of nasty weather.

Click the link below to check them out. Enjoy!

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Cardboard Heart String Art

Jackie Currie — Mon, 27 Jan 2020 14:32:27 +0000

Happy Monday, Lovely!

I'm sharing our first Valentines craft of the season, and it's so fun and pretty!

We're doing "string art" (heart shaped, of course), but there's no need for wood, nails or tacks.

Kids can learn the basics of making string art designs using just cardboard and string or fine yarn.

Click the link below to check out the designs we made. They're so pretty!

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Pretend Paint Palette for Toddlers and Preschoolers

Jackie Currie — Tue, 10 Sep 2019 02:50:36 +0000

Hello! Hello!

Finally getting back into the swing of things now that summer vacation is over! I hope you had a terrific summer!

I wanted to share this simple idea for pretend play with you.

I made these pretend paint palettes for my toddlers and preschoolers, and I can't tell you how much they love them.

They were so easy to make, and they provide hours of open-ended, imaginative, creative play.

They're a must-have for any play room or classroom!

Click the link below to check them out!

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20+ Sharpie Art Projects for Kids

Jackie Currie — Tue, 02 Jul 2019 15:43:30 +0000

Hey Lovely!

I don't know about your kids, but my hooligans LOVE using Sharpie markers.

We have a huge collection of them, with every colour in the rainbow, so I love to come up with really creative ways for us to use them.

We've ton a ton of cool Sharpie projects over the years, so I thought I'd put them all together for you here in one spot.

You'll find ideas for toddlers and preschoolers as well as projects for older kids.

I hope you enjoy them as much as we do!

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DIY Jigsaw Puzzles – A Fun Art Activity for Kids

Jackie Currie — Mon, 15 Apr 2019 05:37:36 +0000

Oh my gosh! This is such a cool art activity for all ages!

I picked up some blank jigsaw puzzles and the kids designed and decorated their own personalized interlocking jigsaw puzzles!

This was such a fun activity, and the kids are keeping their puzzles for themselves, but wouldn't this be fun for kids to make together for a friend or grandparent?

Great gift idea for a crafty kid too!

Click the link below to check them out!

What a fun activity.

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Painted Plastic Easter Eggs

Jackie Currie — Tue, 09 Apr 2019 23:53:03 +0000

GAH!

I am SO excited to share our latest Easter craft with you!

We painted plastic dollar store eggs and the results are GORGEOUS!

You have to make these with your kids this year!

Check out how beautiful they are! Go! Go!

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Pour Painting on Rocks – Homemade Paperweight Craft

Jackie Currie — Thu, 21 Mar 2019 11:48:51 +0000

Eeeee!! I wish you could hear that squeal in my voice!

I am SO stoked to show you this super-cool, super STUNNING project we made for Father's Day!

We made paper weights, but not just ANY paper weights...

We used a "pour painting" technique that is out. of. this. world.

It's totally easy and totally fascinating. I'm not kidding. Your results will "wow" you right into next week.

Check it out! Check it out!

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Resist Art with Pastels and Watercolors (Stained Glass Doodles)

Jackie Currie — Fri, 08 Mar 2019 07:37:43 +0000

Hello, hello!

I have a really easy art activity for your kids to do this week. It's so much fun, and the results are so pretty that we framed ours.

Kids love making art using this process, and all ages can do it. Tweens and teens will love it just as much as the toddlers and preschoolers do.

It's super-easy to prepare and virtually mess-free.

Click the link below to check it out!

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8 Self Portrait Crafts for Kids

Jackie Currie — Fri, 22 Feb 2019 22:55:32 +0000

Kids love self portrait art, and we've done some excellent self-portrait projects over the years.

I've rounded up 8 of our favourites here.

Some are great for toddlers and preschoolers, and others will be big hits with the older kids.

They're all great for home, preschool, daycare and the classroom.

I hope your kids love doing these as much as my hooligans did!

The link is below. Give it a click to see them all!

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Leaf Painting – a Fall Art Activity for Toddlers and Preschoolers

Jackie Currie — Mon, 19 Nov 2018 20:34:03 +0000

This is such a lovely creative activity for toddlers and preschoolers! It's perfect for these dreary, chilly indoor days.

Young children will love exploring fall colours this way, making marks and blending colours with their non-traditional "paint brushes".

This is a great art activity to do as a group, but it's excellent for individuals as well!

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Starry Night Art Project for Kids – Melted Crayon Art

Jackie Currie — Fri, 16 Nov 2018 05:20:27 +0000

Melted Crayon Art is a fascinating way to make art and a great way to use up your broken crayons. With this easy Starry Night Art Project, kids will have fun melting crayons in the oven to recreate Van Gogh’s famous masterpiece on aluminum foil! I’m really excited to share our latest daycare art project with you!...

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Fall Leaf Scratch Art Collage for Kids

Jackie Currie — Wed, 14 Nov 2018 16:26:35 +0000

Hey Lovely!

Hope November is going well for you and your littles!

If you can squeeze in one more fall leaf craft, this one is a beauty.

It's one of those good old-fashioned art techniques you'll remember from your childhood and the results are so pretty! I personally think it would look lovely framed.

It's a great art activity for kids to do on their own or in your classroom for art class. :)

Hope you love it as much as we did!

Click the link below to check it out!

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Art with Liquid Chalk Markers and Styrofoam Produce Trays

Jackie Currie — Thu, 04 Oct 2018 16:51:57 +0000

Here's a super quick and easy art activity for your kids!

There's virtually no set up and no clean up; all you need are chalk markers and a styrofoam produce tray.

This is perfect for those times when kids want to make a craft or get creative, but you just don't have a lot of time. And even though it's super simple, it gives them the opportunity to create, and keeps them busy for a while.

This is perfect for quiet time, or when kids are waiting to be picked up at the end of the daycare day, or just in between busy bouts of activity.

Click the link below to check it out!

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Amazing Fall Art with Melted Crayon Shavings

Jackie Currie — Fri, 21 Sep 2018 15:00:57 +0000

Ok, I am so excited with how our latest art project turned out!

We grated our broken crayons and melted them to create this gorgeous piece of fall tree.

Prepping for the process is fun - there's tin foil and painting involved, and the kids will enjoy sprinkling their crayon shavings over the painting to make their fall tree.

Watching the wax melt and set is rather mesmerizing and the results are BEAUTIFUL!

Check it out with the link below. Go! Go!

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Leaf Printing Activity for Kids

Jackie Currie — Wed, 19 Sep 2018 12:01:09 +0000

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this easy art activity!

The kids just love it too!

Leaf printing is such a creative way for kids to make art AND to learn how to identify the leaves that grow on the trees and plants in your yard.

Plus, just check out how GORGEOUS the finished prints are! They're pretty enough to hang on a wall in your home!

Click the link below to check them out!

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Nature Art Stamping Activity for Preschoolers

Katie Chiavarone — Tue, 28 Aug 2018 17:09:37 +0000

This is such a lovely art activity for preschoolers to do as summer comes to an end!

Head out to the yard or the neighbourhood for a nature hunt and make prints with your findings!

It's great for fine motor development, and a wonderful way for kids to explore the intricacies of flowers, leaves and other natural items.

It's fun, creative and super-easy too!

Click the link below to check it out!

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Smoosh Painted Earth Day Craft For Toddlers and Preschoolers

Jackie Currie — Thu, 05 Apr 2018 04:05:13 +0000

Here’s a fun and easy Earth Day craft for kids! This painting technique is really cool and virtually mess-free, but it still provides kids with a great sensory experience. The results look great too! This earth craft really does look like the planet Earth! When I was thinking up Earth Day crafts to make with the hooligans,...

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Olympic Rings Craft for Kids – An Easy Olympic Art Activity for Preschoolers

Jackie Currie — Fri, 09 Feb 2018 17:08:12 +0000

Pssst! If you're looking for a terrific Olympics craft for the kids to do this week, you have to check out the Olympic Rings Art projects the preschoolers made.

It's beautiful, and so easy to make using cardboard kitchen rolls!

The kids will love the process, and they can hang it in the playroom or the classroom to honour 2018 Winter Olympics!

Check it out with the link below. I think you'll love it!

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“Chalk Rocks” Paperweights for Kids to Make with Liquid Chalk Markers

Jackie Currie — Tue, 03 Oct 2017 14:17:53 +0000

Woohoo! I have another AWESOME art activity to share with you today!

I'm so excited to show you how the hooligans turned some ordinary beach stones into vibrant paperweights.

The process was so fun and simple, and their paperweights make beautiful gifts to give to a friend, teacher or parent.

If you're looking for a super-cool art activity to do with a bunch of kids, this one will be a sure hit!

Click the link below to check it out!

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Tape Resist Art for Kids

Jackie Currie — Fri, 04 Aug 2017 19:04:01 +0000

If you're looking for a SUPER-easy art project for the kids that they'll absolutely love, you have to try tape resist art!

It's fantastic for all ages, it can be a structured art activity or completely open-ended.

The process is so much fun, and the results are always awesome!

Click the link below to see 4 different tape resist projects we made recently!

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Cereal Box Self-Portrait Craft for Kids

Jackie Currie — Mon, 03 Jul 2017 11:47:07 +0000

Save your empty cereal boxes for this quick and easy art project! It's a great project for a bunch of kids to do in a group setting, or to do individually on a rainy day.

Click the link below to check it out!

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Painting on a Mirror – an Outdoor Art Idea for Kids

Jackie Currie — Thu, 22 Jun 2017 19:38:33 +0000

If you're looking for something really different for the kids to do outside this week, try our painting on a mirror activity!

It's such a cool experience and it will keep your toddlers and preschoolers entertained for ages!

Check it out through the link below!

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Coolest Homemade Father’s Day Card – Tie-Dyed Paper Towel “T-Shirts”

Jackie Currie — Mon, 12 Jun 2017 15:00:59 +0000

GAH!! I am so excited to show you the totally unique and adorable Father's Day cards we made the other day!

The hooligans turned paper towels into miniature "tie dyed" tee-shirts, to deliver a "TEE-rific" message to their Dads on Father's Day.

The process is super-easy and a lot of fun, and the results were fabulous!

Click the link below to see for yourself!!

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5 Fun Ways to Use Dry Erase Markers Without a Whiteboard

Jackie Currie — Thu, 01 Jun 2017 14:32:48 +0000

Pssst! Want a chance to win a set of the new line of EXPO Dry Erase Markers with Ink Indicator?

I'm giving away a set at the bottom of this post!

We tried out the new line of EXPO Dry Erase markers with Ink Indicator & came up with 5 fun Dry Erase activities for play and learning.

Bonus! Not one of them requires a whiteboard!

Click the link below and enter for your chance to win a set for your home or classroom!

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Crumpled Tissue Paper Butterfly Craft for Kids

Jackie Currie — Tue, 23 May 2017 13:15:47 +0000

This one will take you right back to your childhood. Remember making tissue paper art when you were a kid?

Toddlers, preschoolers AND big kids will love this classic art process.

They'll learn a new skill too, if you have them pre-plan and colour-code their designs like we did!

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Paper Plate Butterfly Silhouette Art for Kids

Jackie Currie — Sun, 14 May 2017 15:00:52 +0000

Remember the gorgeous symmetrical butterfly craft we made the other day?

And remember I told you we'd be making something great out of the painted paper plate leftovers?

Well, this is it!

Check out these gorgeous butterfly silhouettes!

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Adorable Paper Plate Self-Portrait Craft for Kids

Jackie Currie — Mon, 08 May 2017 05:28:08 +0000

You won't want to miss this one! We're making self-portraits today!

They're fun and easy, and absolutely adorable!!

Check them out by clicking the link below! And let me know what you think! I love hearing from you!

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Gorgeous Symmetrical Butterfly Craft for Kids – with Free Printable

Jackie Currie — Fri, 05 May 2017 16:36:40 +0000

I am SO excited to show you this gorgeous symmetrical butterfly craft! It’s super easy to do, using a classic preschool art technique – ink blot painting. Toddlers and preschoolers will totally love the process, but the results are so beautiful, your big kids will want to make these butterflies too! Another one for the...

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Scratch Art Henna Handprint Craft – a Gorgeous Handprint Art Activity for Kids

Jackie Currie — Wed, 03 May 2017 20:17:42 +0000

Squeal! I am SO excited about our latest art project!!

If you have crafty, creative kids (and I know you do!), they are going to LOVE this one! It's fun, it's relaxing, and the results are GORGEOUS!

Click the link below to check it out! Go! Go!

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Puffy Paint Earth Day Craft for Kids

Jackie Currie — Thu, 20 Apr 2017 10:32:02 +0000

Earth Day is Saturday, April 22nd this year!

Check out this awesome Earth Day craft we made with our 3-ingredient puffy paint recipe! You put it in the microwave and it puffs right up!

How fun is that?!

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Marbled Earth Day Craft for Kids

Jackie Currie — Wed, 19 Apr 2017 13:49:12 +0000

Grab the shaving cream, and head to the craft table! Your preschoolers will love this Marbled Earth Day craft! It smells great, it looks fabulous and the process is downright magical!

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Tape Resist Name Art For Kids of All Ages

Jackie Currie — Thu, 23 Feb 2017 15:47:40 +0000

Tape Resist is a fun and easy way for kids to make name art. You just make a design on your canvas with tape, paint the white space around it and then pull up your tape to reveal your colourful creation! Today, we’re making our colourful tape resist name art using one of our favourite art techniques....

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Valentines Art with Sharpies and Tin Foil

Jackie Currie — Wed, 08 Feb 2017 14:08:07 +0000

Hey Lovely,

I know the feeling. Your kids want to craft but you don't want to get all the craft stuff out, and be left with a big mess.

It's probably one of the reasons for saying "no" when they ask to craft, right?

I get it. We moms are busy, and there are enough messes to clean up in a day, never mind the chaos that can come along with craft time.

Well, how would you feel if I told you your kids could have a ton of fun crafting today with about a minute of prep and virtually no clean up.

Got tin foil? Got Sharpies? Great. You're all set for your kids to make some cool Valentines art.

It's slick and shimmery, and the process is really fun.

It's also kind of addictive, so it may just keep the troops entertained for a while.

A win for the kids and a win for you!

Click on the link below, and you'll be on your way to a mess-free, super-cool craft session today!

Check out this colourful Valentines art

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City Skyline Silhouette Art Project for Kids

Jackie Currie — Thu, 02 Feb 2017 08:53:40 +0000

Squeee! I'm so excited to share our latest art project with you!

If you're looking for a cool art project to do with your kids at home, or with your students in art class you'll love this one.

When you see it, it may even take you back to your own childhood. may take you back to your own childhood, but we've put a modern day spin on it.

Using just three supplies: coloured water, paper towel and black paper, the hooligans, ages 4 through 10 made this city skyline silhouette art recently, and the results were beautiful!

It's particularly fun because of the drip-art technique we used to make the backdrops.

And not only are the results beautiful, there's lots of fine-motor development going on with this art activity too!

Check it out through the link below!
This one's great for all ages too.

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Scratch Art Family Portrait for Kids to Make and Give

Jackie Currie — Sun, 11 Dec 2016 05:01:16 +0000

This one will take you right back to grade-school art class!

I LOVE this process!

We're doing "scratch art" today, and we're making ADORABLE family portraits to give to parents or grandparents.

If you're still looking for an awesome craft that your kids or students can make for family members, this one's for you!!

The kids are going to LOVE this fun and funky art activity!

Check it out! Isn't it fab?

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Create the Look of Stained Glass with Sharpie Markers and a Jar

Jackie Currie — Tue, 05 Jul 2016 05:24:17 +0000

Did you know you can create the look of stained glass with a jar and some Sharpie markers? I had no idea until I tried it the other day! The results were GORGEOUS! Check out how easy it was to do, and how pretty it looks! It kinda makes me want to take the Sharpies to all the windows in my house. Ha!

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The Funnest, Easiest Way to Clean your Art Table

Jackie Currie — Sun, 03 Jul 2016 21:07:20 +0000

This method for cleaning your art table will have your kids begging to help clean up! With a little shaving cream, cleaning the art table, becomes a fun sensory activity for kids. Every few months, here in my home daycare, our art table gets to the point where it’s so messy and caked with paint,...

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How to make Homemade Liquid Watercolours with Dried Out Markers

Jackie Currie — Thu, 09 Jun 2016 06:35:53 +0000

DON'T throw out your old, dried out markers!

Dear Teachers: When you're cleaning out your classrooms for summer this year, do not toss your dried up markers in the trash!

I'm going to show you how you can turn them into a batch of vibrant liquid watercolours for your students to paint with next fall!

Of course, if you're a parent or a caregiver who has children all year round, your kids will be able to use them even sooner.

The process is really easy, and actually quite fun and exciting.

You just need to gather up all your markers, and sort out the dried up ones to make your paint.

You're going to LOVE this project, and your kids will love the results!

Click the link below to see how it's done!

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Painting with Frozen Paint Pops

Jackie Currie — Wed, 04 May 2016 04:59:57 +0000

This is a really cool art activity for toddlers and preschoolers. I love so many things about it:

For starters, it doesn't cost a dime. It's quick and easy to prepare and set-up. It's a lot of fun for kids of all ages, and it's a terrific way to get creative outside in the sunshine.

The toddlers and preschoolers in my daycare love it, but we've done this with school age kids, and it's always a hit with them too.

Check it out! It's a great way to kick off your line up of spring and summer activities at home with your kids or in your daycare or preschool! Your kids will LOVE it!

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DIY Marbled Paper with Shaving Cream and Liquid Watercolours (or food colours)

Jackie Currie — Wed, 20 Apr 2016 20:37:00 +0000

Eeek! I'm so excited to show you our latest art project! Guys! This one is SO easy, and the results are out of this world!

We're making marbled paper, and all you need is shaving cream and food colour! That's it!

Check out the stunning results! They're wild!

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3-Ingredient Homemade Puffy Paint – an Easy Microwaveable Recipe

Jackie Currie — Mon, 21 Mar 2016 17:04:04 +0000

Looking for an easy, awesome art activity for the kids to do today?

Make homemade puffy paint with 3 kitchen ingredients!

It's fun to paint and create with, and the best part? You just put it in the microwave, and it puffs right up!

It's SO cool! Click the link below to check it out!

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Spin Painting for Preschoolers – No Special Equipment Required!

Jackie Currie — Thu, 25 Feb 2016 01:18:30 +0000

Eeek! Look at the gorgeous art we created with a simple spin painting process! I'm thrilled to tell you that you don't need any fancy turntables or equipment to create a masterpiece like the ones we made! You just need a common kitchen gadget that you may already have lurking in the back of a kitchen cupboard!
Have a look! Aren't they gorgeous?

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Framed Heart Art on a Painted Paper Bag Canvas

Jackie Currie — Tue, 02 Feb 2016 01:54:57 +0000

I know how much you all loved our cardboard roll stamped hearts the other day... well... we've done it again, but this time, we've used a paper bag as our canvas, and we've framed our finished piece in a great looking (Dollar Store) frame. We've also switched up our colours for a more sophisticated look! Isn't it lovely? What a great gift for kids to make for a parent or grandparent for Valentines Day!

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Make Dazzling 3-D Art with a Glue Gun and Glitter

Jackie Currie — Mon, 01 Feb 2016 09:19:10 +0000

Oh my goodness, I am SO excited about our latest art project! It's gorgeous! And it's SO easy to do! All you need is a glue gun and glitter to write these sparkly, 3-D embossed messages! We've used the process to make Valentines cards, but you can make any greeting card this way, or even a cool, custom piece of art to hang in on a wall in your home or classroom! I LOVE it! Have a look! I think you're going to looove it too!

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Salt, Glue and Watercolour Writing Activity for Preschoolers

Jackie Currie — Mon, 25 Jan 2016 15:10:55 +0000

Looking for a fascinating and easy science experiment to do with your kids? This one is an art activity too! All you need is salt, watercolours (or food colouring) and glue! This activity is so mesmerizing and beautiful. The toddlers and preschoolers loved it, and I'm not going to lie - my teenagers and I did it too and found it quite addictive! Give it a try! It's so easy to set up, and the results are gorgeous! Check it out...

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Stamping Hearts with Cardboard Rolls – a Valentine’s Craft for Kids

Jackie Currie — Mon, 18 Jan 2016 05:25:21 +0000

Ok, I am in looove with this Valentines craft! What a terrific art art process! And so easy!! We've created the prettiest piece of art with acrylic paint and cardboard rolls. Yes! As in, paper towel rolls or toilet rolls! Isn't that wild? You have to check it out! It makes a terrific piece of art for kids to hang on a wall in their bedroom, or they can give it to a friend or family member for Valentine's Day. I hope you love it as much as I do!

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Name Art with Sharpies and Tin Foil – A Cool Art Project for Kids

Jackie Currie — Sat, 09 Jan 2016 18:39:32 +0000

Ok, I am so excited to share this totally cool art process with you! We've created

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Scratch Art Christmas Cards for Kids to Make

Jackie Currie — Tue, 08 Dec 2015 21:18:14 +0000

We are in LOVE with scratch art at the moment! The process is so fun and easy, and let's face it - it's rather magical too. Young kids find it fascinating, and older kids (me included) find it downright addictive! We've made these scratch art Christmas cards for our friends at CBC Parents. Check them out! Your kids will enjoy making them for friends and families, and I'll bet they could even make scratch art gift cards while they're at it!

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Awesome Homemade Fridge Magnets using a Crayon Resist Technique

Jackie Currie — Fri, 09 Oct 2015 01:54:34 +0000

I'm so excited about our latest project! We made these gorgeous homemade fridge magnets using a wax-resist technique. They're super-easy and so much fun to make! Don't they look like they've been tie-dyed? I think these would be super gifts for kids to make and give to parents, grandparents and friends! Have a look, and then give them a try at your house or in your classroom!

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6 Printable Coloring Pages for Boys Who Love Vehicles

Jackie Currie — Fri, 04 Sep 2015 13:26:27 +0000

Do your kids love vehicles, but they're not much into colouring? Check out this collection of free, printable TRANSPORTATION colouring pages! 6 vehicles that will please any kid whose obsessed with "things that go". We've got a boat, train, hot air balloon, motorcycle, scooters and helicopter! Download and print your free colouring pages here:

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Sun-Melted Crayon Art Activity

Jackie Currie — Sat, 08 Aug 2015 06:52:41 +0000

Want a cheap and easy outdoor art activity for the kids to do on a summer day? Make sun-melted crayon art with a few simple supplies and the heat of the sun! I think I enjoyed this one as much as the hooligans did! Check it out! Doesn't it look fun?

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Rock Painting with 3-Ingredient Chalk Paint

Jackie Currie — Fri, 24 Jul 2015 15:11:04 +0000

Looking for a fun outdoor art activity to keep your kids entertained on a summer day? Try Rock Painting with our easy, 3-ingredient sidewalk paint recipe!

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Fun and Easy Art Party Activity for Kids

Jackie Currie — Mon, 08 Jun 2015 21:17:17 +0000

Check it out!

I was recently asked to participate in an "Amazing Race" birthday party for one of my hooligans.

After much thinking about what activity I would provide for the party girls, I decided on a tween Art Party!

It was so much fun, and the girls got wonderfully creative! You have to see the beautiful works of art that they created!

This is an easy activity to set up for a birthday, for day camp or for a family gathering!

Have a look...

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Adorable Cotton Pad Chick Craft for Preschoolers

Jackie Currie — Mon, 23 Mar 2015 08:24:30 +0000

This adorable cotton pad chick craft provides little hands with lots of fine-motor development, and it’s a lesson in water absorption too! As you likely know, we love using items that we already have around the house for our crafts and learning activities. I always have a sleeve of cotton make up pads in my...

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A Paper Plate Jellyfish Craft for a Preschool Ocean Theme

Jackie Currie — Tue, 10 Feb 2015 05:58:09 +0000

Ok, have a look and tell me this is not the cutest, little jellyfish you ever did see. Honestly. How is it that a paper plate and a couple of googly eyes can be so stinkin' adorable?

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“WOW” Your Kids With This Easy, Vibrant Art Experiment

Jackie Currie — Thu, 13 Nov 2014 01:07:12 +0000

Art and science come together in this colourful absorption experiment. Salt, glue and watercolours are all that’s needed for this fun and fascinating activity. Pop on over to CBC Parents to see how it’s done! Get the 3-5 Playful Preschool e-Book! 25+preschool activities by 25 bloggers, 10 printables, 50 links to activities not featured...

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Vibrant Paper Towel Art for Toddlers Thru Tweens

Jackie Currie — Thu, 06 Nov 2014 14:00:15 +0000

Paper Towel Art – an easy art project and a lesson in water absorption! This is actually a great way to test your markers to find out which ones are good, and which ones have dried up. With the good markers, you can create a rockin’ piece of art like the ones we made...

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Hand Painted Fridge Magnets for Toddlers to Make

Jackie Currie — Wed, 05 Nov 2014 01:21:56 +0000

If you’re looking for a one-of-a kind gift that a child can make, these toddler-made, hand-painted fridge magnets are beautiful. I love coming up with cool gift ideas for kids to make for their parents. And the hooligans LOVE making presents for their moms and dads. Homemade magnets are one of my go-to easy crafts for...

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25+ Awesome Art Projects for Toddlers and Preschoolers

Jackie Currie — Tue, 29 Jul 2014 16:13:40 +0000

Tired of doing the same old preschool art activities with your kids and students? Here are 25+ AWESOME art projects for Toddlers and Preschoolers to do at home, daycare or preschool. It’s no secret that the toddlers and preschoolers in my daycare love creating art! Naturally, they enjoy regular, everyday art like painting, and colouring with markers,...

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Framed Photo Paper Art with Sharpies – Fun for Kids to Make

Jackie Currie — Sun, 01 Jun 2014 13:29:25 +0000

Does your child need to make a homemade gift for a parent or grandparent, but you don’t have a lot of time?Don’t worry! We’ve got you covered! Here’s a quick and easy kid-made gift that takes just a few minutes to make, and a couple of supplies. Make photo paper art with Sharpies, pop it into...

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Painted Rock Paper-Weight Craft

Jackie Currie — Wed, 28 May 2014 02:53:30 +0000

A gorgeous painted rock paper-weight craft that kids can make for themselves or to give as a gift! If you’ve been with us a while, you likely know how much we love crafting with rocks and stones here in my home daycare. Crafting with items found in nature is a wonderful way to keep our crafting...

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Stained Glass Art with Sharpies and Photo Paper

Jackie Currie — Sun, 11 May 2014 18:27:21 +0000

Kids of all ages will love creating glossy stained glass artwork with Sharpie markers and photo paper. If you’re looking for easy art techniques for kids, you’ll love this one. We just LOVE Sharpie projects here, and today, we’re creating glossy, vibrant stained glass art with Sharpies and photo paper! This simple art project is...

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Painting Activities for Toddlers

Jackie Currie — Tue, 29 Apr 2014 05:38:46 +0000

Painting Activities for Toddlers: big art, painting without brushes, and some unplanned body-painting. There are all kinds of creative art techniques for kids under the age of two to experiment with. Little kids LOVE to paint. They love getting messy. They love a BIG, clean canvas, and kids love to express their creativity on. These were...

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15 Easy Homemade Paint Recipes Your Kids are Going to Love!

Jackie Currie — Mon, 21 Apr 2014 16:56:56 +0000

15 Homemade Paint Recipes for Kids that you can make at home! Homemade finger paints, edible paints, puffy paint, homemade watercolours, DIY liquid watercolours and more…. Making your own paint is a fun and inexpensive alternative to buying the store-bought stuff. Today I’m sharing 15 homemade paint recipes that are easy to make and fun...

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Erasable Drawing Activity for Kids – with Homemade Reusable Drawing Sheets

Jackie Currie — Wed, 09 Apr 2014 23:22:57 +0000

Fun, erasable drawing activity for kids of all ages! Homemade, erasable, reusable drawing sheets are fun to decorate, and they save on paper too! If your house is like ours, your children probably go through a ton of paper doodling, drawing and tracing. I’d never discourage them from drawing. Even if the paper ends up in...

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Cotton Pad Art for Toddlers (with Liquid Watercolours)

Jackie Currie — Sat, 05 Apr 2014 18:43:03 +0000

Cotton Pad Art with liquid watercolours – a creative, fine-motor art project for toddlers, and a water absorption experiment too! A couple of months ago, we turned our dried up markers into homemade liquid watercolours. The results were fabulous! They’re perfect for lots of the kids’ art projects we do around here! The hooligans really...

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Toddler Art with Paper Towels and Liquid Watercolours

Jackie Currie — Wed, 05 Mar 2014 15:37:25 +0000

If you’re looking for easy art techniques for kids, paper towels and liquid watercolours are two supplies that you can grab quickly to keep your little ones entertained for ages. In case you missed the big news, we recently turned our dried out markers into these amazing homemade liquid watercolours. The results were FANTASTIC, and...

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Paper Plate Colour Wheel for Toddlers and Preschoolers to Make

Jackie Currie — Thu, 20 Feb 2014 04:06:41 +0000

A paper plate colour wheel is easy to make, and a great way to teach toddlers and preschoolers about rainbow order, colour and colour mixing! At this time of year, after weeks of dreary, grey skies, I start to yearn for colourful crafts like our rainbow wind chimes and rainbow collages. Yesterday we made this vibrant...

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Wax Resist Valentines Cards

Jackie Currie — Thu, 06 Feb 2014 19:32:24 +0000

With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, the toddlers and preschoolers in my home daycare have been busy making Valentines’ cards for their parents. Recently, we made these awesome wax resist cards! We love wax-resist art. Some folks call it crayon-resist or paint-resist, but whatever you call it, it’s just plain fascinating! How it’s done:...

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Handmade Thank You Cards with Wax Resist Paint Technique

Jackie Currie — Tue, 07 Jan 2014 05:17:21 +0000

Kids can create beautiful handmade Thank You cards using a wax resist art technique. A white crayon and some watercolour paints are all you’ll need! Crayon resist (or wax resist) is a really cool art project for kids of all ages and it’s one of those fun science activities that kids of all ages love. Toddlers and preschoolers can...

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How to Make Homemade Wrapping Paper with Paint and a Hair Dryer

Jackie Currie — Thu, 19 Dec 2013 03:17:25 +0000

Here’s a creative way to wrap a gift! Have the kids make homemade wrapping paper with a little paint and a hair dryer! This colourful DIY gift-wrap is perfect for Christmas or Birthdays or any old time you need to wrap a gift. Sometimes making the wrapping paper for a gift can be as much fun...

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Giant Pin-Up Birthday Cake Decorating Activity for a Kid’s Party

Jackie Currie — Tue, 22 Oct 2013 03:23:04 +0000

It’s a party game, it’s a craft, it’s a group project… It’s a giant pin-up Birthday cake that kids can decorate together. It makes a great party activity for toddlers and preschoolers or a fun group activity to do at daycare when it’s someone’s birthday. We had a birthday here in the daycare today, and...

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Sensory Art with Shaving Cream and Food Colouring

Jackie Currie — Sat, 06 Jul 2013 13:24:02 +0000

Kids will love this sensory art activity. All you need is shaving cream, food colouring and popsicle sticks. We enjoyed another wonderful art technique the other day, creating sensory art with shaving cream and food colouring. You may have seen our Giant Shaving Cream Magna-Doodle a couple of weeks ago when we covered our 6 dollar, thrift-shop table in...

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Tracing Paper Drawing Activity for Toddlers and Preschoolers

Jackie Currie — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 01:48:22 +0000

Using tracing paper to trace images from a colouring book or a children’s book is a fun way for toddlers and preschoolers to trace lines, letters, numbers and images. The activity helps to strengthen fine motor control and pencil grip, and prepares them for drawing and printing on their own. Tracing paper is something I’ve...

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Stained Glass Painting with Bottle Lids and Wax Paper

Jackie Currie — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 17:08:35 +0000

Teach your kids how to make stained glass art with paint, bottle lids and wax paper. This is a fun art activity for toddlers and preschoolers and the results are beautiful, and look just like stained glass when displayed on a window. I love the look of stained glass, so when I find a cool...

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6 Ways to Make Homemade Stamps for Kids

Jackie Currie — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 16:36:46 +0000

6 ways to make a set of custom homemade stamps for your kids, using common household items! Does your child love stamping and making prints? Most kids do! There’s something so fun about dipping a stamp in a puddle of paint, or pounding a stamp back and forth between stamp pad and paper, making...

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Drawing Activity for Preschoolers – Magazine Makeover

Jackie Currie — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 01:12:03 +0000

The other day, I set up this drawing and tracing activity for my toddlers and preschoolers, which they really enjoyed. It got me thinking up more activities that we could do as a fun way to help develop our early writing skills, and this one popped into my mind. I hadn’t thought of this drawing...

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White Crayon Art for Toddlers and Preschoolers

Jackie Currie — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 03:58:04 +0000

Here’s an easy art project for toddlers and preschoolers. Creating this white crayon art is a simple as offering your child a piece of black paper and a white crayon. Add a small selection of paint colours, and you’ll end up with some beautiful creations worthy of matting and framing. We’ve been focusing on easy...

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Toddler Art Project – Smoosh Painting on an Old Canvas

Jackie Currie — Sat, 26 Jan 2013 01:45:23 +0000

What can you do with an old canvas or out-dated picture that you no longer want hanging in your home? Try smoosh painting – one of my favourite art techniques for kids to transform it into a new, one-of-a-kind piece of art! We love upcycling and repurposing things around here. Before I throw almost anything out, I...

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Toddler Group Art Project on a Recycled Canvas

Jackie Currie — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 04:25:11 +0000

Ok, so you may have heard that we’re on a mission to add some colours to the wall in our playroom. Earlier this week, the hooligans made box lid art , and last week we melted crayon shavings to make our stunning rendition of Van Gogh’s “Starry Night”, and today, I’m sharing a very cool recycled...

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Box Lid Art – an Easy Art Project for Toddlers and Preschoolers

Jackie Currie — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 04:26:38 +0000

Box Lid Art: Kids can create a custom piece of art in a ready-made picture frame – the lid of a box! We’re sprucing up the playroom here, so over the next few weeks my daycare toddlers and preschoolers will be doing some easy art projects that we can hang on the walls of the play room....

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Paint Chip Mosaic Art for Preschoolers

Jackie Currie — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 00:52:47 +0000

This easy art activity for preschoolers uses paint chip samples from the paint store. They’re great for helping young children develop their scissor skills, and gluing the pieces together on a piece of paper, is a fun beginner mosaic art project. These paint chip mosaics were the perfect project for a day as grey and...

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Nature Faces – Self-Portrait Art for Preschoolers using Items Found in Nature

Jackie Currie — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 03:00:12 +0000

This is a fantastic self-portrait art activity for young children, using flowers and leaves and natural items collected on a nature walk or from around your yard and garden. This is a really cool nature craft for toddlers and preschoolers, and a great boredom buster for a spring or summer day. My daycare kids love creating...

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Kids’ Mosaic Art Activity with Styrofoam Produce Trays

Jackie Currie — Wed, 02 May 2012 10:58:39 +0000

Here’s a great way for toddlers and preschoolers to make mosaic art! All you need is paint and a styrofoam produce tray. No matter how old or young you are, mosaic art is always fascinating to look at and fun to make. This art activity uses styrofoam produce trays for the mosaic tiles so it’s...

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Spring Art Project for Toddlers – Styrofoam Meat Trays & Foam Shapes

Jackie Currie — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 14:05:01 +0000

An easy Spring Art project for toddlers using craft foam pieces and a styrofoam meat tray canvas! We’re so glad to get back to making spring art and spring crafting! I want to show you this fun and easy styrofoam art that the hooligans made recently! It’s a great spring art project for toddlers and...

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Process Art Activity for Toddlers

Jackie Currie — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 02:33:17 +0000

Do you ever set your kids up to do some unstructured process art where you just set out a hodge-podge of materials, and let your little ones create to their heart’s desire? What is free art? It’s a super activity for those times when you don’t have an organized craft or activity to work on....

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Homemade Doodle Art Activity for Kids of All Ages

Jackie Currie — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 19:35:54 +0000

This Homemade Doodle Art is a fun and easy art activity for kids of all ages to do. Toddlers, preschoolers, tweens and teens will enjoy designing their own doodles and colouring or painting them in. for toddlers, preschoolers and older kids too. Who doesn’t love a doodle art? Remember those huge black velvety doodle...

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A Very Cool Way to Make a Rainbow – Easy Rainbow Craft for Kids

Jackie Currie — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 05:47:57 +0000

This is a great activity for toddlers to do for St. Patrick’s Day and a very cool way to make a rainbow! Do your kids love making rainbows? A rainbow is almost one of the first things that kids learn to draw. I remember drawing hundreds of them when I was in kindergarten. Maybe...

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Stained Glass Tape Resist Project for Toddlers

Jackie Currie — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 15:50:27 +0000

Kids will love this fun and easy art project! We’re making stained glass art with tape resist! With tape resist, you just stick some tape to a canvas, paint over it, and then pull the tape off to reveal a colourful creation. It’s a great project for toddlers and preschoolers, but kids of all ages will...

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Rainbow Collage Craft for Toddlers and Preschoolers

Jackie Currie — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 19:00:32 +0000

This Rainbow Collage For Toddlers And Preschoolers makes a perfect St. Patrick’s Day craft, but it’s great any time of year to help kids with colour recognition and colour matching. Using scraps from your craft room, kids will match items to the colours on the paper to create a vibrant rainbow collage. As the dull and dreary winter months...

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Footprint Turkey Craft for Thanksgiving

Jackie Currie — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 18:42:23 +0000

We’ve made a lot of adorable turkey crafts over the years, but the footprint turkeys that my toddlers and preschoolers made today is by far my favourite Thanksgiving craft for young children. This little project is packed with fun. It’s a footprint craft (who doesn’t love a footprint craft?), a fun art activity and a...

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