“We’re going on a leaf hunt. We’re going right away. Let’s find colorful leaves. It’s a wonderful day!” – We’re Going on a Leaf Hunt by Steve Metzger It’s officially fall and I’m super excited! Autumn is my absolute favorite season – it’s not too hot and not too cold, and the colorful leaves are simply amazing! I’m ready to… View Post
When children are young, their coloring artwork looks like a bunch of scribbles…at least to adults. But their creations are not just scribbles – they have color, character, shape, and personality! That’s why I love Diane Alber’s book, I’m NOT Just a Scribble…Β The main character (Scribble), along with the other illustrations in the book, are completely relatable for young artists…. View Post
Have you ever used photo paper as a canvas? The glossy paper creates some pretty magical masterpieces, when paired with liquid watercolors. And today, we’re sharing a few of our favorite ways to do Photo Paper Painting! I must admit that I had never considered utilizing photo paper for anything other than printing photos…that is, until I came across Cara… View Post
As I mentioned earlier this week, we’re conducting as many fun outdoor activities as possible…soaking up every last drop of those summer rays. And this Hidden Feelings activity is simply perfect for those warmer days! An afternoon of learning, magic, facial expressions, and refreshing mists of cool water…how can you go wrong? Besides, you’re pretty much guaranteed to win a… View Post
The lazy days of summer are coming to a close. I can’t believe it’s already the last week of August – this month went by in a blur. While most people consider Labor Day weekend to be summer’s final event, there are still plenty of warm weather days in our future. I don’t know about you, but we want to… View Post
I love creating multi-faceted activities for our little nugget to complete. And she always appreciates the opportunity to perform a multitude of different tasks. This Color, Cut & Glue – Shapes exercise is perfect! It’s quick and easy to prepare, explores three distinct elements, and provides ample opportunity to learn about a variety of different shapes. Sometimes the simplest of… View Post
