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This post shares a play-dough recipe unlike no other. That’s because it features some simple ingredients that you can add to bling it up! Play-dough is one of the all-time-greatest toddler activities to have been invented. It can also be a wonderful kid’s art activity because it is: Easy to make with ingredients you probably already have in your pantry A fun sensory-based activity that kids can do at home Something you can keep re-using for months (if you store it correctly)

Little kids love tasting things. While this can be gross, and at times even dangerous, it is also a very important part of their learning and development. This post shares an edible paint recipe for babies and toddlers – it is perfect for any parent who has a child under the age of 3! ⁠The recipe uses flour as its base. I like it because it has a thick and gluggy consistency that babies love to squish in their hands. Age range: 6 months + Preparation time: 10 minutes What you

With the international lockdown continuing, thinking of things to do at home can be tough! This post features three kids art projects you can do at home: Exploring surfaces around the house (and make rubbings of them) Messy play with gloop Experimentation with fluffy paint Image by Laura Fantini Exploring textures through rubbings by Laura Fantini The first activity I am sharing is by Laura Fantini. Laura works as an Atelierista in early childhood centers in Reggio Emilia, It

In this playful window collage activity, children are invited to explore layering translucent recycled papers on glass surfaces using a simple spray bottle filled with water. As they mist the paper and press it gently onto the window, the materials shift, overlap, and shine—creating a dance of colour, light, and texture. This open-ended invitation encourages sensory exploration and material experimentation, allowing children to discover how everyday items can transform into c

Marble runs are a classic kid’s activity, you may even remember making them yourself at preschool using pre-constructed wooden tracks! I love marble runs because kids can use their imagination, and problem-solve while unknowingly learning about concepts such as motion, gravity and force. This blog post shares how you can make your own marble run at home using recycled materials! Age range: 18 months + please note that marbles can be choking hazards for little kids Preparation

Have you ever tried creating your own art tools? It is a fun art activity to do. Many artists including Gerhard Richter, Jackson Pollock and Willem de Kooning are famous for making their own tools for painting! This post shares how you, and your kids, can make your own paintbrushes using pegs and other items from around the house. This activity is great as it allows kids to experiment with different designs, surfaces and textures so there are lots of opportunities for creativ

This post shares how you can make your own homemade wrapping paper using objects you likely already have around your house! This post shares how you can make your own homemade wrapping paper using objects you likely already have around your house! Homemade wrapping paper is a great activity to do with kids aged 3 years+. In this post, I share four options for how this can be done. Tool you need Acrylic or tempera paint A roll of plain paper (or another paper surface to print

Ice is such a fun material for kids to play with! It is easy to make and it changes form over time which means it is perfect for process-led art activities. Ice is such a fun material for kids to play with! It is easy to make and it changes form over time which means it is perfect for process-led art activities. In this post, I share how you can do your own melting ice sculpture at home with your little ones! Age range: 18 months+ Preparation time: 10 minutes (ice needs to be

With lockdown restrictions being eased, the outdoors (except for playgrounds) is being flagged as one of the most ‘socially-distance friendly’ play spaces for children. With lockdown restrictions being eased, the outdoors (except for playgrounds) is being flagged as one of the most ‘socially-distance friendly’ play spaces for children. Creativity and nature go hand-in-hand. This post shares how you can experiment with ‘soil trays’ as a land art activity with kids! Soil trays

Shadow sculptures explore the creative potential of everyday household objects. I love this activity because it is so simple yet also encourages children to learn about light, transparency, opacity,… Shadow sculptures explore the creative potential of everyday household objects. I love this activity because it is so simple yet also encourages children to learn about light, transparency, opacity, and dimension through hands-on play. What you need A light source: This could be

Assemblages are artworks made by gathering and constructing different materials and objects which are often scavenged by the artist from unusual places. What is assemblage? Assemblages are artworks made by gathering and constructing different materials and objects which are often scavenged by the artist from unusual places. This technique has been used by artists including Louise Nevelson, Robert Rauschenberg, Sarah Lucas, and Rosalie Gascoigne (pictured below). Assemblages a

Made famous by artists including Alexander Calder, Bruno Munari, and Jean Tinguely, mobiles are a fantastic way for children to experiment with color and light. In this activity, Jenna Planden from Mousse Art Studio shares how children can learn about the phenomena of color-mixing, translucency, opacity, and shadow by creating a colorful light mobile using repurposed plastic and wire. What you need Translucent plastic materials such as: Plastic binder dividers (these are th

“A painting to me is primarily a verb, not a noun, an event first and only secondarily an image.” In this activity, children experiment with the processes of action painting using paints, crayons, paper, and water. The post is written by Jessica Lam (Pedagogical Coordinator, Forest of Stars) who describes action painting as a creative process that is similar to 'dancing' with the paint: "As the lightness of the watery colours leads to flowing, swirling, and dancing beyond our