Use this free printable beach scavenger hunt for summer vacations to the ocean, lake, or seaside. A fun summer activity and beach game for kids with lots of ideas for variations… This invitation to go on a seaside search is…
In the spirit of the upcoming 4th of July holiday weekend, we wanted to pass along the genius idea of sparkless paper sparklers! Because a bunch of five-year-olds waving hot, sharp metal skewers doesn’t feel *quite* as captivating. And here’s…
Back when I lived in California, my house in Mission Beach was perfectly situated to see the nighttime fireworks displays Sea World would put on. From time to time my roommates and I would get out the ladder and climb…
Explore a variety of fun art-making styles with this climbing paper tree frog craft for kids that sticks to smooth surfaces using the magic of suction cups to mimic the real thing! The first year I lived in Minnesota, we…
Our warmer months come and go pretty quickly up here in the north, so when I hear the spring peepers chirping around the neighborhood pond, it’s always a sure sign summer isn’t far behind. These peepers one of those projects…
I scream, you scream, we all scream for summer kids’ art projects that encourage reusing supplies, creative process experimentation, and fun with a classic theme (that’s how it goes, right?). Just in time for ice cream social season, I’m soft-serving…
Invite kids to observe landmarks, cut up photos, and employ their imaginations to create amazing fantasy landscape magazine collages… Many years ago, back when I was volunteering at the Toledo Museum of Art, I had a list of beloved works…
Create cool city night scenes (and clever illusions!) with this paper art project that encourages kids to play with perception and look at their art projects from every angle… When I was a kid, I was OBSESSED with the book…
Sweet and simple is my M.O. this February, so here are a few last-minute ideas for lovely handmade valentines that only require minimal supplies – and its paper heart projects all the way down. And I should note right now,…
