Shape collages are a wonderful collaging activity for young children. Even though shapes are not only geometric and restricted to the 3 or 4 basic ones, that is how I usually start with shapes, using basic geometric shapes. If you notice above, there are 3 basic shapes without the common circle, which I normally would…
Arts and Crafts for Sukkot: Homemade art exhibits plus more
Making art for the holiday of Sukkot is a great opportunity for you to create an art gallery. For anyone reading this who doesn’t know what Sukkot is, it’s a Jewish holiday that includes a Sukakh ( an outdoor hut) that Jews eat in for the duration of the holiday. Since children love to decorate…
Art projects for toddlers:What can you really expect from them
Toddlers love art. If you don’t believe me than come look at my neighbors walls. You would think it was still pre historic times as her children have taken to decorating her walls as the cavemen used to do oh so many years ago. The truth is though that toddlers are really just learning…
All About Me Collages
Structured all about me collages? S ounds contradictory doesn’t it? Collages are the epitome of non structured art and here I am giving you a STRUCTURED collage titled all about me. What’s that all about? Depending on whose presenting them, collages are usually a pasting activity with a variety of materials that the children can use…
Paper Mache Masks: Perfect For Halloween
Halloween crafts and masks. A perfect match wouldn’t you say? These masks are a long project that takes a few days but well worth the effort, if you are in this to really in this to give the children a great art experience. Otherwise don’t even start the activity if you don’t like mess and…