Poinsettia flowers mean “old fashioned Christmas” to me. These tissue paper poinsettia flowers are such an inexpensive and simple way to add a little holiday cheer- and there’s no need to remember to water them!
I’m all for free form, creative process art. In fact most of my lessons are very open ended. But I also believe it’s good for kids to learn some basic tools or skills that they can then use in their own art in their own way. This pine tree tutorial includes a few simple directed drawing steps plus the fun addition of color using the super simple (and not messy) paint with markers technique.
These paper plate wreaths are a great group project as the steps are simple and the finished product is such a sweet one. Use a large paper plate and hang your wreath on the door or a dessert paper plate to make a holiday wreath ornament.
Christmas with kids is awesome. Well, simultaneously awesome and exhaustingly busy. We enjoy the days more when our expectations are not sky high. It really is the little stuff. This free printable DIY advent calendar is designed to be both of those; awesome and easy.
Gratitude is a pretty powerful emotion. When we slow down and express gratitude for the life around us we begin to see even more things worth being grateful for! Being grateful feels good! These free printable gratitude sketchbook prompts are a fun and easy way to instill a little gratitude practice into everyday.
This fun little watercolor video tutorial will have you painting pretty pine trees in under ten minutes! Grab your watercolor paints and follow along!
Learn how to draw a glorified hand turkey with this fun directed drawing turkey lesson.
Gratitude Journal Prompts- Free Printable Gratitude Journal Templates
Being grateful is a habit. Use these free printable gratitude journal prompts as a simple way to get your kiddo in the habit of remembering all the good that’s mixed in everyday!
I have to be honest here. The reason I create this growth mindset is stuff is about 75% for me and 25% for you, my readers and your young people. I love reminders that what I’m capable of will grow and change as I learn, and grown, and take more risks. This stuff is good for the soul.