These growth mindset books for kids are some of the newest ones out there, at least at our house. These books are super easy ways to encourage your kids to keep on trying even when things get tough.
The Best YouTube Art Channels for Kids
Art Appreciation, Drawing, For Teachers, Resources & SuppliesYouTube for art? You bet! My own kids have introduced me to the wonders of using YouTube to find out how to do something. Art is no different. Check out these favorite YouTube art channels!
Self Portraits for Kids- A Colorful Lesson in Drawing
Drawing, For KidsThese self portraits for kids are a sweet and colorful introduction to what a self portrait really is. A few guided drawing tips along with a bright, beautiful tissue paper background makes this art lesson a winner for any age.
Growth Mindset Resources -Complete Collection of Printables
For Teachers, Printable Art Prompts, Resources & SuppliesGrowth mindset is a buzzword in parenting and education circles these days, and with good reason. Use this huge collection of free growth mindset resources to see what all of the buzz is about and how it can benefit your kids- and you!
Air Dry Clay- An Easy DIY Recipe
For Kids, Three DimensionsYou know the ingredients your kiddos like to stockpile for making slime? Those same ingredients can be made into an awesome, silky smooth white air dry clay.
Fabric Printing (Permanently) with Crayons and Sandpaper
For Kids, PrintmakingMy kids love wearable art. Making it is fun and telling everyone they made it themselves is even better! This fabric printing method is especially do-able because it doesn’t require any specialty fabric paints or markers, just plain old crayons.
Foil painting just requires an easy little switch. Foil instead of paper means a new painting surface; a slippery, reflective surface that’s extra fun to paint on.
Elements & Principles of Art, For Teachers, Resources & Supplies
Teaching Colors- Free Printable Bulletin Board Display Resources
Teaching colors is one of the basic building blocks of art class. Whether you’re teaching big kids or little, at home or in a school building, use these printable resources to create a quick and easy bulletin board or reference display!
Once you get the hang of it weaving can be a relaxing process and can make some pretty amazing finished products. This woven bowl is no exception.
Do your kids love mixing and making? If so this colored clay recipe will be right up your alley! Simple ingredients and plenty of opportunities for sensory fun make this air dry clay a sure winner.
Printmaking is a favorite process of mine because there are just so many amazing variations. These block wood prints take a traditional printmaking idea and put a simple, kid friendly spin on it.
Crafting from pasta may sound like a craft from VBS in the 80’s but I promise, these bright and beautiful painted macaroni beads look all modern. Making these snazzy beads is quick and easy and a fun little process for your kiddos!
It can be easy to look right past everyday materials that have great potential as art materials. This rainbow color wheel collage activity uses recycled magazine pages as a color source. Unusual? Maybe, but also perfect! They’re readily available, free, and come in a thousand colors!
I adore art projects that use household materials in new ways. This paper towel painting lesson does just that. A little marker and a few watercolors and you won’t even recognize that paper towel!