Today I am sharing another great recipe for playtime fun with your kids – rainbow colored rice. All you need are 3 simple ingredients you probably have on hand right now in your kitchen – rice, food coloring, and water. But before we dive in, let’s discuss for a moment why materials like rainbow rice, Read More
Category: Ages 5 and up
Ages 3-5-
Ages 5 and up-
Projects-
Sensory Play-
Toddlers
How to Make Play Dough
Play dough is one of our favorite sensory play activities offered in every class. There’s just something about cold, colorful dough that invites kids to dig in and play. Parents always ask me for our recipe, so I am saving it here for all to have! What you’ll need: 1 Cup All-Purpose Flour 1 CupRead More
Ages 3-5-
Ages 5 and up-
Projects
Sharpie Tie-Dye
Tie Dye is one of those must do summer time activities for kids. Try this unique take on tie dye using permanent markers, and rubbing alcohol. Grab an old t-shirt or sweatshirt and give this project a try. What you’ll need: Permanent markers (24 pack on Amazon) Isopropyl Rubbing Alcohol (70% or 90%) Pipette /Read More
Ages 3-5-
Ages 5 and up-
Process Art-
Projects-
Toddlers
Tissue Paper Dyed Fabric
This project combines both a process art experience for toddlers with beautiful, keepsake results. What you’ll need: Bleeding tissue paper in various colors, cut into strips (we used this pack from Lakeshore Learning) Trays Water Paint Brushes Natural muslin fabric cut to fit tray Bakers twine thread sewing machine How we made tissue paperRead More
Ages 5 and up-
Ceramics-
Projects
Ceramic Handprint Dishes
There is nothing sweeter then these ceramic hand print dishes. I made this project with my daughters kindergarten class with the help of several parent volunteers, but this project is suitable for any age. Ceramics is a hands-on art activity that can be tied to curriculum at all grade levels and skill range. Through ceramicsRead More