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Are you interested in doing a lot of exploring, but don't often have the opportunity? Let's face it; parents don't always have the time to take the family on long field trips. Some destinations, such as other countries throughout the world, may take weeks and can be very expensive. When you can't go globe-trotting, sometimes you have to get creative and let your mind do the exploring. This is where virtual field trips become a great alternative. These are fun and wonderful websites that will show you different parts of the world, famous landmarks, beautiful works of art, historic marvels, science adventures and so much more!

Museums and Landmarks
Museums and Exhibits Tours of museums and exhibits such as the National Gallery of Art and Ancient Greek Artifacts. Natural History The Museum of Natural History 360° tour allows you to go wherever you wish with the click of a button. The Largest Cave in the World A wondrous cave in Vietnam that includes almost anything you can imagine! The National Aquarium Explore one of the best aquariums in the country in this interactive self-guided tour. The San Diego Zoo An interactive site featuring videos, games and activities. Mount Everest Explore and learn about what it's like to scale the highest peak in the world. The Giant's Causeway A unique rock formation found in Ireland, this 360° experience is controlled by you. The Sistine Chapel Leonardo Da Vinci's masterpiece cannot be photographed, but you may take a virtual tour here.
Historic Marvels
Egyptian Pyramid Tour The pyramids of Egypt are some of the most famous monuments in the world. The Secrets of Easter Island Here's your chance to explore the remains of a lost civilization. History of Music How did different types of music form? This site explains interactively and creatively. The United States Constitution Learn about what is considered the most important document this country has ever written. Ellis Island Learn about the original destination of many immigrants coming to the United States. Machu Picchu Explore the mysterious ancient ruin of Machu Picchu deep in the mountains of Peru. The White House Virtual Tour Tour The White House by clicking through the rooms you wish to visit. The Lincoln Memorial Tour the memorial to this highly regarded President who presided during the Civil War. The Acropolis This tour provides a 360° view of the famous historic site from ancient Greece.
Science Adventures
Fun with Geography Play through different parts of the world while you try to guess where you are. Learn About Farms and Livestock This resource offers a lot to learn about all forms of agriculture and livestock from crops to sheep. Discovery Education Virtual Field Trips Promising amazing places and remarkable experiences, Discovery Education has many different tours available. Farm Food Virtual Tours Learn how things are made, and how animals are raised. The Virtual Rainforest A visual experience that shows up close the abundant life of the largest rainforest in the world. Great Lakes Virtual Field Trip Learn about the science, diversity, and ecology of these large freshwater lakes. Slime in Space This video field trip shows how slime acts in space. Watch astronauts play ping pong with it! Virtual Planetarium View the night sky as seen from a planetarium and learn about the stars. Cities from Around the World Click on the images on the map to see city skylines from all over the world. The Manhattan Project Field Trip Learn about how the most powerful weapon in the world is made. Reach the World This virtual field trip helps you learn what it's like to live in other parts of the world. The Virtual Museum of Galileo Learn from one of the greatest scientific minds in this virtual museum. Virtual Nature Virtual field trips focusing on a variety of plants and botany. Carnivorous plants are included! NASA Space Center Houston An interactive, 360° experience where you control what you are viewing.
Another alternative to virtual vacations is to take road trips and explore what's around you within driving distance. In the event that the car hits a bump and breaks down along the way, know that there are many different lending options available to help your trip stay on track; don't let financial emergencies get in the way of your family's memories.

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Not only are the arts essential to a comprehensive education, but they also make learning engaging, relieve stress, and allow us to pass time in fun and productive ways.#CreateAtHome is for all of us - whether you're a parent homeschooling, a student stuck at home, or just a regular Joe looking for a creative outlet.

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We are here to support you in the face of COVID-19 and its impact on our lives and communities. We invite you, along with your families, friends, and co-workers, to participate in these self-led art workshops as a way to explore your experiences, feelings, and needs. Your creations can also be useful in communicating and connecting with others, both directly and virtually.

You can download and print the worksheets or follow the prompt and create your art on a blank sheet of paper or other material. Use whatever supplies you have available for your creation. There is no right or wrong way to create or participate!

We hope your "Window of Time" promotes wellness and resilience for you and your loved ones as we work through these unusual circumstances together.

If you're comfortable, please share your art on social media, tagging @AWBWorg and using the hashtag #WindowOfTimeArt. You can also email photos of your creations to so we can share with others.

We will share additional resources in the coming months. Sign up to receive updates.

Interested in our virtual training? Learn more.

BONUS WORKSHOP!

WE RISE Touchstones

AWBW Founder Cathy Salser facilitated this interactive art workshop as a part of WE RISE 2020: Virtual May . In collaboration with Los Angeles Department of Mental Health, We Rise is a month-long spotlight on wellbeing and healing through art, music and creative expression, and we are so honored to be a part of it.

What are you rising from and toward? In the face of stress & trauma, it can be hard to remember our inner strength, especially when we need it most. We invite you to create "WE RISE Touchstones" as a resource to bring clarity into moments of challenge.

WEEK 1: MARCH 24, 2020

Safe Home

Being out of our routines and dealing with the constant stream of information about this ever evolving pandemic can disrupt our sense of safety and control.

What makes you feel safe at home? It is different for each of us. This workshop is designed for individuals and families to creatively explore what their safe home looks, feels, sounds, and smells like. Your safe home creation can serve as a reminder of the various things you can do to help yourself feel safe while home.

Also, sharing your creation with people you live with is a great way to spark a conversation around any conflicting needs between people in the home, giving you a way to work together to find balance while meeting everyone's unique needs.

* Download Worksheet: | * Resource: Creating a Safe and Open Home Environment

Community Agreements

With the current state of affairs, it is even more important that we care for ourselves and others. We are all dealing with this situation differently. Taking time to identify and share what you, and those you interact with, need to feel safe can help us be kind and patient with ourselves and one another.

Creating community agreements can be beneficial in setting up clear communication, boundaries, and expectations to create a safer environment for yourself and those you are in direct and virtual contact with. The agreements can be used to address any conflict and miscommunication that may arise in a gentle and productive manner. If an agreement is not followed, take the time to discuss and make adjustments as necessary.

* Download Worksheet: | * Resource: Developing Community Agreements

WEEK 2: MARCH 31, 2020

Personal Needs Flower

During this stressful time, we can be so good at taking care of other people that we forget someone who is very important - ourselves!

This workshop gives you an opportunity to creatively explore your core needs, and perhaps even discover new ones! Your flower can serve as a reminder of all your unique needs and the various ways you can meet those needs. It can also be used as a tool to communicate your needs with others so you can support one another in ensuring that they are tended to.

* Download Worksheet: | * Resource: Self-Care Is Important: Why Is It So Hard to Practice?

Take a Break, Self-Regulate!

Even in normal circumstances, it can be difficult to stay grounded and present in our bodies. Being regulated refers to the central nervous system being in balance, calm, and alert. There are many ways to self-regulate, and taking breaks is a great way to move toward feeling calm and grounded.

How do you like to take breaks? We all enjoy doing different things. This workshop provides an opportunity to identify various activities you like to do when taking a break. Make spinners to remind you of the ways you can calm your mind and nervous system in order to feel more in control.

WEEK 3: APRIL 7, 2020

Gratitude Journal

As we move through this time, things are happening that might make us feel worried, uncertain, scared, and a lot of other emotions. Keeping a journal that gives us time and space to focus on what we are grateful for can help put things in perspective and provide a much-needed sense of calm.

Being grateful takes practice, and this workshop provides you with a place to capture and remind you of the various things you are thankful for. Research has shown that directing our attention towards the things we are grateful for, both big and small, has a domino effect by helping our brain to move away from fear and anxiety and towards well-being. Sharing your journal with loved ones (virtually or in person) is a great way to spread positivity and foster connection and inspiration.

Treasure Boxes

With everything the world is going through, it is easy to feel overwhelmed and get stuck in negative thoughts. To counteract this we can focus on the people, places, memories, things, and anything else in our lives that we deeply value.

What do you treasure? What is important or meaningful to you that you want to keep safe and protected? This workshop provides an opportunity to identify and connect with what is close to your heart. Fill your own treasure box to serve as a tangible reminder you can use to keep you grounded in what is truly important to you. If you'd like, share your treasure box with others as a way to stay connected to what you value and help others do the same!

* Download Worksheet: | * Resource: 10 Proactive Ways to Figure Out What's Most Important to You

WEEK 4: APRIL 14, 2020

Inside/Outside

Many of us are having to hide the stress and anxiety we are feeling as a result of this world health crisis. It is not always easy to do this, and hiding emotions and other aspects of yourself can drain our energy.

In this workshop, you are invited to explore the "you" that you know on the inside and the "you" that people see on the outside. As you explore these different sides of yourself you might learn something new and connect with any thoughts or feelings you have kept hidden, particularly about COVID-19. After completing your creation, you can share the "you" on the inside with a supportive person so you don't have to keep hiding.

Coat of Arms

Having loved ones to lean on can be especially important for staying grounded as this pandemic unfolds. Who are the people in your life you can turn to for support? Who do you consider family?

A coat of arms symbolizes the strength and pride of a family. This workshop gives you the opportunity to represent the uniqueness of your own family, whoever it may be. You can create your coat of arms as a group or individually. Either way, it can serve as a tangible reminder of how you are getting through these challenging times together.

WEEK 5: APRIL 21, 2020

Heart Stories

Even in normal circumstances, it is easy to pay more attention to what we think than what is in our hearts. With everything going on, your head may be especially full of thoughts. Listening to our hearts can help us stay connected to who we are.

If your heart could talk about what is happening right now what would it say? What story would it tell? This workshop invites you to think about all of the different ways your heart is currently feeling and bring them out onto paper. By listening to your heart you can better understand what it needs and also talk to others who can help you meet those needs.

My Time

There is so much we cannot control right now, but we can control how we spend our time. Balancing what we have to do with what we want to do is especially important to our well-being.

This workshop gives you a chance to envision how you will fill your extra time through the creation of a special clock. What are some new things you can do while staying home? Talking to others about what you created on your clock will allow them to support and encourage you to spend your time doing things that bring you joy.

WEEK 6: APRIL 28, 2020

The Lotus Flower

Rooted firmly in the mud, the lotus flower grows in murky water. Because of this, it can be a representation of growth during difficult times - like the one we are in now.

You too can grow out of the mud! This workshop provides an opportunity to create a lotus flower to represent challenges you've been through and how you overcame them and blossomed. Use your finished flower to remind you of your resilience and ability to successfully navigate through this challenging time.

Positive Piggies

It can be hard to stay positive with everything that is happening, including thinking positively about ourselves. Positive self-talk is something you can do to build your self-esteem, support you when you are feeling down, or to battle negative thoughts.

In this workshop you have the chance to create positive and uplifiting messages for yourself, more valuable than money, to fill your very own piggy bank. When you're feeling down, or just need a little boost, you can look at your piggy and take a moment to remind yourself of how special you are. Spread your positivity to others by sharing your creation.

* Download Worksheet: | * Resources: Five Reasons Why You Should Think Positively

WEEK 7: MAY 5, 2020

Story Tree

The world has gone through a lot of change recently, which has caused us to look at life a little differently. Through it all, we are still constantly growing - just like a tree.

With their strong trunks and long, expansive branches, trees can help us tell the story of what we have been through and remind us of our strength as we continue to move forward. How have you changed in response to current events? In this workshop you have opportunity to explore your growth, using the tree as a symbol of life and courage. Use your tree to share your journey with others.

Flying Tall

During unpredictable times like these, feeling strong can be very hard to do. However, if you take a closer look inside, you can begin to notice the many strengths you have.

There are many ways to be strong and we all have our own definition of what it means to us. What strengths do you have? How have they helped you in the past? How are they helping you now? This workshop invites you to create a flag symbolizing all the different strengths you can depend on in the face of challenges. Keep your flag to remind you of your resilience when you are struggling to feel strong.

WEEK 8: MAY 12, 2020

Life is Sweet

Right now, we are faced with not getting to do a lot of the things we want to. This doesn't mean we can't remember the good times we've had and dream of what brings us joy.

What are some of your positive memories? What memories do you hope to create in the future? In this workshop you can reflect on experiences that make you happy. Add as many scoops to your ice cream cone as you wish, each representing a memory from the past or an idea for the future. Keep your creation nearby to remind you of the sweeter side of life!

Messages of Hope

Hope is exactly what we need to boost our well-being during these difficult times!

Creating and reading positive messages is a great way to build hope and happiness. In this workshop you are invited to create your own messages to inspire yourself and others. If you like, you can make larger signs to put inside or outside your home for everyone to read and enjoy.

Wishing you all the best as we move forward together!

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To accompany our workshop releases, Windows Facilitators hosted a Weekly "Window of Time" on Facebook Live. Each session includes a meditation and the host sharing about their experience with that weeks workshops. Enjoy!

* : AWBW Founder & Windows Facilitator Cathy Salser

* : AWBW Board Chair & Windows Facilitator Stacia Kato

* : Windows Facilitator Sharon Uy, MA, LMFT

* : Windows Facilitator Rose Curtis

* : Windows Facilitator Karen Gonzalez

* : Windows Facilitator Eunice Vargas

* : Windows Facilitator Karalee Hayes, LMFT

* : Windows Facilitator Susan Lee, PhD

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So, crazy time in the world, right? Lots of people are staying home, avoiding going out and trying to minimize the spread of the coronavirus. If you're stuck at home, perhaps you're trying to come up with things to do as a family or things for your kids to do to keep them busy? A while ago I posted about photo scavenger hunts, which is an activity where you're given a list of things to find and take pictures of. While there is one at-home printable list in that post that would work great for right now, a lot of the rest of the lists are out-and-about items to take pictures of, like things at a shopping mall. Not many people are able to do that these days, are they?

So I made a few new around-the-house photo scavenger hunt lists! These would be great to print out and do around the house. You could give the lists to your kids along with a camera and have them complete them on their own, or you could take the photos together as a family. You could compete or play with extended family members or friends in another house. Just give the same list to your kids and to their friends or cousins, have them all take their photos, and then share and compare. You could make it competitive or not, perhaps giving awards to the most creative or best photos. You could make it a race where speed is important, but personally I think it would be more fun for the kids to take their time and set up some fun photos, going for quality over speed (because there's nothing wrong if this activity takes up more time than less, right?) 😉

A note on the lists: I made them extra long instead of short, so if there are some items on the list that don't apply to your family, feel free to skip them or cross them out. You could even pick and choose and compose your own list, or tell your children to choose 10 items from the list to take pictures of.

I also put together a few different versions:

This list is great for older kids and has quite a few items on it (two pages' worth). There are some items to take pictures of, but a lot of actions (like taking a picture of someone dancing) and a lot of things that kids would have to assemble or gather before they could take a picture (like making a stack of something or spelling something out in blocks). Caution, if they did everything on the list, there would be some cleaning up they would have to do. Maybe you can roll that into the activity and take even more time? There are also a few sneaky cleaning activities on the list itself, like a picture of an empty sink or a rug or carpet with neat vacuum lines on it. He-he.

This list is the same as above, but with all of the "mess-making" items removed, so that kids won't be so prompted to move things around the house or get things out.

If you only have one child playing, they can do this list that doesn't involve taking pictures of someone else doing something.

This list is geared toward younger children and things they would be able to do or have fun with (caution, there are some mess-making ones).

However you play, I hope you have fun! And stay safe and healthy!

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Shown installing work at the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Nice, France, Sarah Sze discusses the importance of improvisation and spontaneity during her installation process.

Originally shown at her New York City gallery, Sze altered The Uncountables (Encyclopedia) (2010) for its reinstallation in France by incorporating locally found items. Sze's use of improvisation allows for viewers to trace her decision making process as they explore and investigate the artwork.

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Producer: Ian Forster. Consulting Producer: Wesley Miller & Nick Ravich. Interview: Susan Sollins. Field Producer: Agnes Jammal. Camera: Miguel Sanchez Martin. Sound: Roger Phenix. Editor: Morgan Riles & Mark Sutton. Artwork Courtesy: Sarah Sze & Tanya Bonakdar Gallery. Special Thanks: Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Nice. Theme Music: Peter Foley.

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Sarah Sze builds her installations and intricate sculptures from the minutiae of everyday life, imbuing mundane materials, marks, and processes with surprising significance. By arranging domestic detritus and office supplies into fantastical miniatures, she builds her works, fractal-like, on an architectural scale. Whether adapting to a site or disrupting the urban fabric, Sze's patchwork compositions mirror the improvisational quality of cities, balancing whimsy with ecological themes of interconnectivity and sustainability.

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Let's make some rubber band art! We're back with the fourth installment of the easy art projects for kids series. This week my fellow bloggers and I are exploring string art!

Because I'm sort of rubber band nut I decided to interpret the theme as rubber band art. And because I got a little carried away with this we have three, count 'em three, project variations for you to choose from. Or set-up a rubber band art station and go to town trying all of them! These are really easy art projects for kids that all can be thrown together using materials that should already by in you stash.

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Materials
All Projects Project #1: Rubber Band Resist

Sponges

Liquid Watercolors BEST ART SUPPLY YOU CAN INVEST IN! HANDS DOWN!

Chipboard or cardboard Cut into a piece half the size of the paper you will be using

Containers for mixing

Project #2: Rubber Band Prints

Sponges

Chipboard or cardboard Cut into a piece half the size of the paper you will be using

Tempera Paint

Containers for mixing

Project #3: Rubber Band Stamps
Instructions

Project # 1: Rubber Band Resist

Step One Fold one sheet of paper around your chipboard

Step Two Start wrapping rubber bands around the paper/chipboard to create a pattern of lines. The more rubber bands the better!

Step Three Combine liquid watercolor with water in a shallow container. You want your color to be semi saturated so add a good squeeze of paint.

Step Four Dab a sponge in the paint, squeeze out a little excess water but not all of it, then press the sponge on your rubber band art. You can use different colors or just one color. Be careful to press down rather than rub the surface of the paper. If you rub or move the sponge back and forth you'll move paint under the rubber bands and lose the resist effect.

Step One Fold one sheet of paper around your chipboard.

Step Two Start wrapping rubber bands around the paper/chipboard to create a pattern of lines.

Step Three Squeeze tempera paint into a shallow bottomed container.

Step Four Dab a sponge in paint, press once on scrap paper to even out the layer of paint, then press the paint soaked sponge on your rubber band art. You can use different colors or just one color.

Step Five When the entire surface is covered in paint, lay a sheet of white cardstock or paper on top of the painted rubber band art. Use a clean dry sponge to burnish the top of the paper and make an imprint of the rubber band art on the blank paper.

Step Six Carefully lift the paper off and see your print! Let dry. Repeat process as desired. Let the rubber band painted sheet dry for a great resist piece of art!

Step One Wrap rubber bands around toy wood blocks.

Step Two. Press the blocks into an ink pad using the rubber band wrapped wood blocks as stamps. You can also use paint soaked sponges in lieu of an ink pad but I had less luck getting detailed imprints from the paint/sponge combo.

Step Five Turn over and repeat the process on the backside.

Step Five Let your art dry. When dry, remove the rubber bands and open the artwork to see the resist effect.

Tempera paint is easier for young kids to use on a sponge. Sponges soak up watercolors and it's hard for young ones to resist squeezing the liquid out all over their artwork.

Tempera dries sort of washed out. That's why I love how the watercolor combo looked, the colors remained vibrant and pretty even when dry.

The rubber band wrapped board may curl up as it gets soaked and the rubber bands pull on it. This may happen when the board is drying, though my daughter loaded her board up so much with rubber bands that her paper bent as she was painting. Remove a few rubber bands to relax the board. If the painting is in the drying stage go ahead and remove all the rubber bands.

I recommend using sponges that are dense, such as the eraser type sponges. These get the best result when soaked with paint.

You can find great inexpensive sponges for art in the dollar bin at the drugstore or at the dollar store.

You can also try any of these projects using string. Simply wrap your board using a long string and tape to the back. I liked using the rubber bands, though, because they easily stay in place.

Project #2: Rubber Band Prints

Project #3: Rubber Band Stamps

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You're done! Wouldn't these make beautiful cards or stationary?

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Wood block Printing. Wood block printing is a classic and ancient technique for making decorative prints. Wood is carved and then the surface is inked and used as a "stamp" to create a mirror image of the carved design. Today's modern day stamps are based on this process. Our rubber band stamps and prints reminded me of the process of wood block prints and the wonderful designs you can get by layering and playing with different print colors.

Conclusion

Inspired to try some more string art? Here are more easy art projects for kids that all involve strings!
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String Art for Kids Using Styrofoam and Toothpicks from Buggy & Buddy

Rainbow Yarn Prints from Blog me Mom

Homemade Yarn Brushes from Learn Play Imagine

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If you have access to a mobile device or tablet, you can download the following free* app with step-by-step origami instructions with helpful animations!
Click the pictures below to download.
(*Please be aware that this app allows in app purchases)

Click on the image below to view a play list of origami videos on family-friendly art channel. Please remember to encourage safe internet use. Ask adult permission or have adult supervision when watching videos online.

Use the supplies you have available and the step-by-step directions below to create books that you can fill with art or writing! These activities are great for 2nd-5th graders - Kindergartners and 1st graders could do these with guidance.

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​Use whichever supplies you have available to make a art inspired by a printmaking prompt below . Or make art using your own idea!

Share your artwork by taking a photo and submitting it here.

​To learn more about printmaking view the slideshow below!

See below for prtintmaking resources, ideas, and videos for K-5 students.

This activity is appropriate for Kindergarten - 5th grade scholars. Younger students may need assistance printing their stamp.

All you need is a piece of foam and pen or dull pencil. Prints can be made using stamp pads, markers on damp paper, or using a roller to apply a thin layer of paint.

Click here for more step-by-step directions on how to make styrofoam prints using paint.

See the video below for more guidance on making styrofoam marker prints.

Click here for more step-by-step directions on how to make styrofoam marker prints.

This activity is appropriate for Kindergarten - 2nd grade scholars.

See the videos below for great examples of found object printmaking.

Click here for more step-by-step directions for found object printmaking.

Click here for more examples of found object printmaking.

This activity is age appropriate for Kindergarten - 2nd graders.

Click here for more step-by-step directions for making monoprints.

This activity is appropriate for 3rd - 5th grade scholars.

Click here for more step-by-step directions for making cardboard collagraphs.

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​Use whichever supplies you have available to make a art inspired by a printmaking prompt below . Or make art using your own idea! Share your artwork by taking a photo and submitting it here. ​To learn more about printmaking view the slideshow below! See below for prtintmaking resources, ideas, and videos for K-5 students.

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​Use whichever supplies you have available to make an artwork inspired by a prompt below . Or make art using your own idea!

Share your artwork by taking a photo and submitting it here.

The weaving activities below are best for 2nd-5th graders.

​ Click here to learn about weaving with paper! (Better for K-1st grade)

​ Click here for step-by-step directions to create a cardboard loom.

​ This #MetKids Animation shows how to weave on a cardboard loom.

​ Click here for step-by-step directions to create an Ojo De Dios weaving.

If you have a needle and thread, you can learn to sew! You can sew on paper, felt, or fabric scraps to make amazing artworks!

See the video below for step-by-step directions on threading and knotting a needle to prepare for sewing.

See the video below for step-by-step directions on the most basic sewing stitch - the running stitch.

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​Use whichever supplies you have available to make an artwork inspired by a prompt below . Or make art using your own idea! Share your artwork by taking a photo and submitting it here. The weaving activities below are best for 2nd-5th graders. ​ Click here to learn about weaving with paper!

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Plastic bag weaving step-by-step | An activity from Get Messy! May - August 2018

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Weaving with Children: Tree Weaving Part 1

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Recreate Famous Artworks With Household Items

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Recreate Famous Artworks With Household Items

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Getty Artworks Re-created with Household Items by Geniuses the World Over

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Build 3D structures from single sheets of paper, the same exercises that Bauhaus master Josef Albers assigned to his students.

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This is inspired by the Australian artist, Lorna Crane. She makes beautiful brushes from found objects and then makes beautiful paintings with them.

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Lorna Crane is an abstract painter whose work is inspired by the Australian landscape. She makes her own artist's brushes using diverse natural and man-made materials, many of them found at Pambula river mouth on the NSW far south coast.
From deconstructed fishing ropes and nets to feathers, plant roots, grasses and driftwood, each brush is unique, and makes its own unique mark on paper.
Brush-making has brought a new freshness and spontaneity to Lorna's painting, and deepened her connection to the landscape.

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Here are some examples by David T Miller. The idea is to use your camera to zoom in and create an ABSTRACT image that looks like it could be a painting. This is not about taking pretty flower or pet photos. What details do you notice all around you?

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Share your videos with friends, family, and the world

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How to Use the Rule of Thirds in Your Photos! 📸 | Photography Tutorial for Kids

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That Camera Kid —Lesson 2: How to Light Your Photos — Teaching Photography to Kids

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That Camera Kid — Lesson 1: How to Hold Your Camera - Teaching Photography to Kids

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Kids can go through a large amount of art supplies. It's wonderful to see them expressing their creativity, but keeping up with the demand can mean spending lots of money and sending too much disposable packaging into the trash. Fortunately, many art supplies can be made at home using ingredients you already have. From paint to clay, beads to glue, you can whip up some new art materials in no time. The following list of homemade art supplies comes in handy when you need an easy solution to bored kids trapped inside by cold or rainy weather or just when you reach the bottom of the paint jar. Most of these materials can be made with your kids, so it's a great way to introduce a DIY ethic and encourage making things from scratch. These ideas are great for crafty adults too!

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Kids can go through a large amount of art supplies. It's wonderful to see them expressing their creativity, but keeping up with the demand can mean spending lots of money and sending too much disposable packaging into the trash. Fortunately, many art supplies can be made at home using ingredients you already have.

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How to make Paper Clay - Newspaper or Shredded Paper - Craft Basics

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Use junk mail or old magazines if you don't have colored paper.

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Teaching & Learning Art Online: Home Art Supplies | Art Prof: Create & Critique

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"My aim was to use the soy sauce like watercolors, I reduced the soy sauce with water to do the lighter and mid tones and pure soy sauce for the darker tones. The toothpaste was for the white highlights, which if i was to do again I would probably change that for some other item.

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Art Lessons by Grade Archives | Deep Space Sparkle

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Origami Book : How to Make a Mini Origami Book for Kids | Kids Crafts Easy Origami

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DIY Lightning Bolt Stitch Bookbinding | Sea Lemon

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DIY Mini Canvas Book | Meander Accordion Fold | Sea Lemon

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How to make a Miniature Comic Book | Superhero Week

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DIY Saddle Stitch Bookbinding Tutorial | Sea Lemon

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How To Make A Name Illusion Drawing Using One Point Linear Perspective

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The boys and I were looking for something new and fun to do on a particularly windy and overcast morning this past week. I was finishing up the breakfast dishes and remembered that bubble painting with dish soap was on our project to-do list, and I figured it would be the perfect day for it.

The first thing I did (beside gathering up my eager project testers and covering them up in painting aprons) was to cover my countertop - we like to use shower curtains from the dollar store because they clean up nicely, they are reusable, and they are a bit thicker than your typical plastic tablecloth. I also put a couple of paper towels underneath each kiddo, because this project has some seriously messy potential!

Supplies needed: Dish soap, paint (we used washable tempera paint), cups, straws and paper. We used white construction paper, but watercolor paper would be especially good if you have some handy.

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The boys and I were looking for something new and fun to do on a particularly windy and overcast morning this past week. I was finishing up the breakfast dishes and remembered that bubble painting with dish soap was on our project to-do list, and I figured it would be the perfect day for it.

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DIY paint that puffs up in the microwave? Sounds like a surefire hit to me! I saw this idea on Mommy Labs awhile ago and filed away for a rainy day. Today just happened to be the perfect combination of rain and bored kiddos, so I whipped up a batch - quick, easy, and SUPER fun!

We started with one cup of flour and mixed in 3 teaspoons of baking powder, 1 teaspoon of salt and enough water to make it the consistency of pancake batter. We divided our mix into four parts and put them into snack size Ziploc baggies along with some food coloring. Part of the fun was squishing it all around to mix up the colors!

Rubber band the baggies like you would if you were icing a cake and snip off the teeniest little bit of the tip.

Paint away! When you're finished, pop the painting into the microwave for 30-45 seconds and watch the paint puff up and grow - such fun! I loved that it was completely dry out of the microwave so we didn't have to worry about any extra messes or accidents as our pile of paintings grew.

We made about ten paintings this morning, and we still have plenty of paint leftover so that Sawyer can have a chance to try it when he gets home from school too. Nothing beats cheap entertainment, especially with some fine motor skills practice and a built-in kitchen science lesson!

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DIY paint that puffs up in the microwave? Sounds like a surefire hit to me! I saw this idea on Mommy Labs awhile ago and filed away for a rainy day. Today just happened to be the perfect combination of rain and bored kiddos, so I whipped up a batch - quick, easy, and SUPER fun!

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by Ashley Longshore

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by Ashley Longshore

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by Ashley Longshore