Kids love painting; kids love things that smell. So of course, scented painting is an amazing activity to add to any lesson about the five senses. And as a special bonus, it only requires 2 ingredients! How to Introduce the Sense of Smell Prepare the students for the activity by talking about the five senses,…
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Keepsake Self Portraits
Kids, parents, and teachers all love seeing the progress made from the beginning of the school year to the end of the school year. This fun self-portrait art project is a great way to see each student’s progress, plus parents get a cute and heartwarming keepsake! Materials Needed: Sharpies Card Stock Canvases Paint (Acrylic or Tempra) Brushes Mod Podge or…
Earth Day Process Art Project
Your class will get to hold the whole world (and work those fine motor skills) in their hands with this fun Earth Day process art project! Earth Day Art Project Materials Needed: Eyedroppers Blue and Green liquid watercolor, paint, or food coloring coffee filters pans or trays (to catch the drips!) Black construction paper or…
Penguins Love Colors
A “Cool” Way to Paint! Penguins Love Colors by Sarah Aspinall explores what happens when six little penguins, tired of living in a world of snowy white, take matters into their own hands and give their Mama a colorful surprise! This book expands preschoolers’ color knowledge by tying each color to a different flower (which also…
Gift Bow Painted Canvas Gift from Kids
It’s so stressful each year to think of the perfect Christmas gift for kids to make for their families! The perfect gift has to be kid-made, process-oriented, reasonably priced, easy to create and be adorable too. So much stress!! No worries, though. This Painted Canvas Gift that kids can make for their families is amazing….
Pet Rocks
This process art project really rolls with the hot new trend of painted rocks! They’re turning up everywhere, as marketing, as a way to get a message across, or just as a way to pep up a dull spot in a garden. Students can join in the trendy fun with these amazing painted “pet rocks.”…
Color Theory Finger Painting – Preschool Process Art Project
Preschool is a fantastic time for hands-on learning. And nothing is more hands-on than finger-painting! Part science project, part artistic expression, and part sensory experience, this activity gives students first-hand experience with the science of color theory. Setting Up for Success Art smocks are a must. It’s best to not have to worry about the…
Magazine Leaf Trees
Ask any kindergarten teacher what their most abused supplies are in their classroom, and one of the top three will always be “glue sticks.” The poor glue sticks get smashed, completely extended, caps left off, and covered in fuzz. It’s not the fault of the children – many of them do not get to practice…
Autumn Leaf Puff Prints
With the rain in the forecast and a cold breeze in the air, it’s time to bring a bit of the beautiful fall colors indoors! How about this beautiful Autumn tree? With a few supplies and three easy steps, this amazing process art activity can brighten up even the gloomiest fall day! Supplies Needed for…
Butterfly Sun Catchers
Spring is in the air, the preschoolers are starting to get restless and you need an art project that requires no special supplies or preparation. Enter these creative butterfly sun catchers! Butterfly Sun Catcher supplies are simple: wax paper colorful tissue paper glue sticks The process is simple, too: Cut the wax paper into butterfly…