Edible marshmallow play dough is an inexpensive, safe, and fun way to introduce basic kitchen skills to young children, as well as to entertain them for an hour or so. (Plus get your morning snack out of the way!) All you’ll need is large marshmallows, corn starch, coconut oil, and food coloring. And you won’t […]
Toddlers
Van Gogh’s ‘Starry Night’ Wax Paper Painting
Van Gogh has an art piece “Starry Night” that is a great way to introduce even the youngest of children to art. *This idea is from Messy Little Monster and The Imagination Tree. *We use affiliate links and may earn commission from purchases made through those links. All opinions are our own. […]
Jackson Pollock Inspired Yarn Painting for Kids
Jackson Pollock is known for drip painting in the abstract expressionist movement. Who else is known for painting with drips? Kids! *Thank you to Buggy and Buddy for the fun yarn painting craft! *We use affiliate links and may earn commission from purchases made through those links. All opinions are our own. Kids always […]
Toddlers Paint Water Lilies with Claude Monet
Little ones LOVE finger painting! Sometimes finger paintings turn out a little less attractive than desired though – I mean those swipes of paint all mushed together until it’s just a brown blob are not necessarily our favorite things to hang on the fridge. Paint beautiful water lilies with kids! *We use affiliate links and […]
Introduction to Cutting with Henry Matisse
Toddlers and preschoolers should know basic scissors skills when they enter kindergarten, so it’s a good idea to practice using scissors with children. One of the best ways to teach toddlers how to cut is to just let them hack at pieces of paper. (Remember to encourage them to hold their scissors correctly and also […]