Creating a paintbrush out of an unusual material, such as pasta, brings an element of fun to this process art activity. Spaghetti paintbrushes and some food coloring paint make for a super fun art project straight out of the pantry.
Quotes about Learning for Your Home & Classroom
Encouraging Quotes, For MamasAre you a teacher or a parent? Both? Chances are if you’re a reader here at the Kitchen Table Classroom you’re one of those and I’m certain you’ve got a real interest in how kids learn. These free printable quotes about learning will remind you how awesome it is to be able to inspire learning!
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.
Growth Mindset Quotes for Kids & Parents
Encouraging Quotes, For MamasI love the idea that what you know, what you can do can change at anytime! No matter your age this is exciting news, right?
Positive and negative space can be tricky concepts to teach. The Japanese art of notan, some simple leaf shapes, and a quick intro to complementary colors is a fun way to explore the idea.
Mandalas are everywhere right now- grown up coloring books, clothing trends, and even home decor. They look fancy and super intricate but these step by step directions and free printable template make it easy to draw a mandala of your own!
Weaving paper is an elementary skill that is important but is no joke to teach. Take that simple skill to the next level with this concept of weaving together two similar paintings.
Paper weaving is a simple and inexpensive way to teach young kids the basics of weaving. This can be a tricky skill to teach (and learn) but starting with a few simple tips will help your young artist to be successful!
These leaf bowls are deceivingly quick and easy to make. The air dry clay recipe comes together with only a few household ingredients and the finished bowls are pretty enough for gifting.
This DIY paint recipe is just as much fun to make as it is to paint with. You only need three simple kitchen ingredients for endless possibilities.
I love this shadow drawing experience because it can be as simple or as complex as you choose. Artists of any age can sink into this activity that only requires pencil and paper but hits on some big ideas!
My kids love sidewalk chalk paint. In the past I’ve purchased it in powdered form and doled it out stingily to make it last longer than a day. No more! This three ingredient sidewalk chalk recipe is so easy the kids can make it themselves! And the making is half the fun!