I don’t always do the best at incorporating arts and crafts into our schedule, but I have found two resources that make it super easy for me to do so! Both require minimal materials and preparation– and my kids love to do them! Draw Write Now Books We got a set of Draw Write Now […]
Summer Art Projects
This summer we’re looking forward to doing lots of crafts and art! My kids always have access to crayons, but I had to limit art supplies for awhile. Whenever I pulled out art materials, some children would end up looking like this: Honestly, it’s just part of the art process. Certain children need to try things out. […]
Staying Warm by the Fire- Art Pastels Project
As I mentioned, for our “school” we are doing various art projects. Right now we are working through the Christmas/winter chalk pastels tutorials from HodgePodge. Today we worked on creating a fireplace. I love that we can use simple supplies and create holiday memories! After doing these art projects, I realize that I need to […]
Christmas-Themed Chalk Pastels Art Projects
I have been envious of Tricia from HodgePodge for awhile. You see, her mom comes over and teaches her grandkids how to use chalk pastels. How cool is that? An in-house art teacher! You see I have great intentions of teaching art to my kids, but never seem to get around to it in a […]