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I'm so happy to present you with this amazing list of 40 Summer Art Ideas for Kids! It hit me as I was scrolling through my Art Bar Pinterest page that I have accumulated quite a big bunch of summer art projects through all of my camps. I thought of writing another ebook, but then decided to pull them all together in a blog post instead. And I made the graphics very Pinterest-esque, just for fun.

Some of these projects are more crafty and involve steps - perfect for older kids (and adults). But most are easily adaptable to all ages. In fact, I have lots of four and five-year olds in my camps and they have done almost all of these projects!

You ready? Here we go...
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1. Painted Paper Pinwheels

2. First Weaving with Cardboard Looms

3. Melted Crayon Butterflies (with templates)

4. Dreamcatchers

5. Washi Tape Plates

6. Glitter Star Mobiles
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7. Coffee Filter Poppies

8. Shibori Indigo Dye Technique

9. What Does Your Imagination Look Like?

10. Printmaking with Styrofoam

11. Clothespin People

12. Paper "Picado" Garland with Coffee Filters
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13. The Drawing Tree

14. God's Eyes

15. Seashell Collage on Wood

16. Branch Weavings

17. Washi Tape Leaves
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18. TP Roll Marionettes

19. Shoebox Mansion

20. Paper Maché Ice Cream Sundaes

21. Circus Tents

22. Paper Robots

23. Cardboard Animals (with templates)
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24. Marshmallow Painting

25. Found Objects Collage

26. Mini Self-Portraits (And What they Reveal)

27. Rolled Paper Sculpture

28. Paper Plate Party Hats

29. Henna Hands with Gel Pens (totally washable)
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30. Giant Coffee Filter Painting

31. Branch Painting

32. Shaving Cream Marbling

33. Bubble Wrap Roller Printing

34. Blow Painting with Straws
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35. Sunburst Paintings

36. Primary Color Paintings

37. Q-tip Painting Watercolor Garland

38. Matisse Artist Study Collage

39. Paper Bag Journal

40. Collaborative Table Painting

The end. Enjoy these 40 Summer art ideas for kids, and have a wonderful summer!

xo Bar

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Kids of all ages, from preschool to teens, will find something to do within this list of creative ideas.

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More simple than it first looks!

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100 Sketchbook Prompts Your Students Will Love - The Art of Education University

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If you're anything like me, you can never get enough good sketchbook ideas. I'm always looking for ways to engage students so that they truly want to work in their sketchbooks. Whether you use sketchbooks for project planning, skill development, brainstorming, or something else, you'll find ideas here that will work for you.

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Make your way through the alphabet with these fun yoga poses for kids.

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Fostering healthy behaviors, staying active, and eating nutritiously at home are vital for children's development for many reasons, in addition to the obvious. Practicing health at home:

Helps build resilience and the ability to better manage stressors

Helps prevent disease and boosts the immune system

Reinforces lessons learned at school and helps create a 360-degree healthy environment

When kids are out of school for any reason, whether it's the weekend, a holiday break, or a school closure, parents and caregivers can use these activities and resources to keep their kids moving, learning, and eating healthily.

Movement & Play

1. Practice yoga techniques and poses to build strength and flexibility and help relax.

2. Get "family fit" using activity points to encourage movement.

3. Create a backyard (or basement) fitness circuit course.

4. Use common household objects for some fitness fun and games.

5. Have recess at home by playing old school throwback games, jumping rope, or doing any of these 50 ideas.

6. Play! Try sensory play or play on the go to encourage kids' imaginations whenever, wherever.

7. Do a nature scavenger hunt to get kids exploring the outdoors.

8. Have active screen time using these fun, kid-friendly physical activity videos compiled by Active Schools.

Healthy Eating & Nutrition

Visit our Healthy Eating Toolkit for dozens more tips and ideas, but here are some easy-to-implement activities.

1. Incorporate nutrition education into your home routine.

2. Start the day with a healthy breakfast, and keep them going with healthy snacks.

3. Introduce new foods with a taste test (and get creative with how items are prepared). Here are ideas for whole grains, dairy, and fruits and veggies.

4. Try mindful eating.

5. Cook a dish or meal with your kids trying one of these recipes.

6. Grow fresh veggies out of kitchen scraps.

7. Go the distance to make your food and meals last longer.

Mindfulness & Emotional Health

1. Try journaling, breathing exercises, and more.

2. Explore feelings through art and color.

3. Talk about feelings with these family conversation starters.

4. Use movement to express emotions.

5. Set intentions with your children.

6. Learn basic mindfulness techniques together.

7. Create a letter-writing tradition in your family.

Visit Edutopia's list of social emotional learning resources for parents to see other ways you can encourage empathy, foster gratitude, help kids navigate the digital social sphere, and more.

Sign up to get other tips and resources from Action for Healthy Kids.

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Fostering healthy behaviors, staying active, and eating nutritiously at home are vital for children's development for many reasons, in addition to the obvious.

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Virtual Field Day   Paper Ball Trick Shot Challenge

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Great summer opportunities

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Camp Kinda offers hours of engaging virtual adventures for curious kids. It's like summer camp... kinda.

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Virtual Field Day Game - Paper Airplane Corn Hole

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Virtual Field Day Event - The Bottle Flip

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Can you keep up with me as the song gets faster? Can you add your own movements and make your own version of the song?

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Create vibrant rocks for a treasure hunt or for community gifting!

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Throughout this post I link to different rock painting tutorials, books and rock painting supplies. Some of the links below are affiliate links and if you make a purchase after clicking, I may get a small commission at no extra cost to you.

More than 100 Easy Rock Painting Ideas for Beginners

Getting started with simple rock painting designs like hearts are the perfect way to start painting rocks.

This dead simple design is the epitome of easy painted rocks even for the most novice among us!

Who doesn't love ladybugs? This simple ladybug rock painting idea is easy to do and oh-so-cute!

This simple rock painting idea is perfect for rocks that cracked in half or are arch shaped.

Natalie from I Love Painted Rocks shows you how to paint this easy rock painting idea for beginners or kids in the post.

These rainbow mandala rocks are super cool but they have a secret!
Instead of needing extreme artistic talent to paint a fancy mandala, you just paint the rainbow ombre with acrylic paint and then apply the pre-painted mandala design.
It's like magic! Click over to the post to see the tutorial and even watch a video of it in action.

Color Made Happy has all kinds of rock painting tutorials. She even has a rock painting book out!

She has lots of easy to follow rock painting tutorials and simple rock painting design ideas.

These marbled rocks are so cool! Making marbled rocks is a simple rock painting technique for beginners that looks really cool when you are done.

This rock painting idea is hard to screw up and even kids will want to make these fancy rocks!

I love the look of these two-tone paint poured rocks in rainbow colors!

This rock painting idea is not a hard technique to master and grouping rocks together like this in a rainbow makes an extra big impact.

I'm a sucker for novel rock painting techniques. When I met the stamp company, Heffy Doodle, at an industry trade show in January of 2019 I was able to take home some sample stamps with me.

I used those sample stamps to make this cool robot dog painted rock. You can see the full-length tutorial video for how to create this rock on the I Love Painted Rocks YouTube channel.

This rock stamping technique is easy to do and perfect if you don't feel like you know how to draw.

It feels empowering for people who aren't normally crafty to make rocks that actually look like something. These adorable hedgehogs are the perfect simple rock art idea for newbies.

I love this dead-simple approach to painted rocks that looks so cool! Even if you worry you don't have hand lettering, drawing or painting skills, you can still make cool painted stones with the help of stamps! Check out Michelle's tutorial at the link above. If you love the idea of stamped stones, I also have my own
stamping tutorial that will teach you how to use clear sheet word stamps of rocks.
This is a different look and a slightly different technique but still lets you use stamps to make up for any lack of hand-lettering or painting talent you might otherwise wish you had.

Technically these bluebirds are candies but they would make great simple rocks!

My good friend and doodle artist, Jen Goode made this cute stone with my favorite glitter paint for rocks called Glitterific.

If you made a rock like Jen's, just make sure you seal it so the glitter doesn't become litter! I have detailed instructions on how to seal glitter painted rocks here!

Painted rocks that resemble houses being painted to look like tiny houses are so cool! These would be perfect for using to set up a painted rock fairy door in your area.

Galaxy painting is all the rage. Turn some rocks into pretty cosmic pieces of art! This is an easy rock art idea that kids and beginners alike will enjoy. The easy rock painting tutorial shows you how to make them.

This simple rock painting idea is easy to pull off. After a base coat, you paint a heart shape and use some stamps to add works.

Christine Brand (@NaturePlusPigment on Instagram) created these simple but really cool mermaid scale rocks to giveaway to customers who purchased things from her Etsy shop.

(please note this photo and promotion are from 2016 - I have not idea if she is still giving away mermaid stone to customers!)

One of the things I love about these cool jawa painted rocks from Crafts by Amanda is that they are 3D and paint the rocks so that they become mini jawas instead of just painted designs onto rocks in 2D.

Love Star Wars? I have lots more Star Wars Painted Rock Ideas!

These ladybug rocks are the perfect addition to any fairy garden. They are a simple and easy rock painting idea perfect for beginners - even if you have zero painting experience.

This purple and sparkly painted rock is a fun twist on the galaxy painting technique. The stars, in this case, are created by a special glitter paint called Glitterific.

The best part about this rock design is that you don't even need to know how to draw or paint designs - the metallic silver butterfly is actually a temporary tattoo!

Don't just paint your rocks - use them, too! Painting X's and O's on stones is as easy as is gets. Use a garden paver to make a board to play on.

Even though this idea looks simple enough, be sure to pop over to the Color Made Happy website anyway. Sam has lots of great rock painting pictures and tutorials.

She has even more rock painting designs and easy rock painting ideas in her book: Rock Art Handbook

Not very crafty? Anyone can draw lines and dots with a paint pen!

This easy rock painting idea lets you turn rocks into a functional game of Dominoes. This may be the simplest of all rock painting ideas.

Succulent Inspired Dot Mandala Prayer Stone by hisOpal on Etsy

This beautiful dot mandala from hisOpal on Etsy is an inspirational way to approach dot art. If you love this beautiful painted stone.

As their name implies, Rock Painting 101 has lots of simple rock painting ideas for beginning rock painters.

They'll take you through their easy sunset rock painting tutorial step by step.

I love how unique each little face is! I'm especially a fan of the ones with flowers for eyes and adorable little mustaches.

These simple cactus rocks would be easy for beginner to make - just paint a base coat or green and add the face and details you love.

Even though these rocks look fancy, they have a secret - they were made with stencils! Isn't that cool? Check out the rock painting tutorial on DoodleCraft to learn how Natalie made them.

If you love unicorns, you will love this magical rock painting tutorial. Like the rock painting idea above, this unicorn rock painting idea uses a a stencil - which means that anyone can get an awesome painted rock like this one!

This adorable pumpkin painted rock is perfect for both fall and Thanksgiving. The step by step instructions makes this rock painting craft easy and fun to make for both adults and kids.

Using puffy paint on rocks is a fun technique to make you feel like you leveled up in rock painting(get the puffy paints used to make these rocks
on Amazon here)

Worried that whatever you try to paint won't look quite right? Then the easiest solution is the paint nothing at all!

These easy rock painting patterns are just abstract color block, stripes and shapes. They look cool and are simple enough for the perfect beginner to pull off.

This simple and adorable turkey craft is an easy rock painting craft kids or adults can both make. I think these would be adorable with names written underneath them and used as place markers on a Thanksgiving table!

Kara from Happy Go Lucky has a secret to getting perfect unicorns on her painted rocks - even if you have absolutely zero drawing skills! Click the link to check it out and then come back to read my list of the best tattoos to use on painted rocks.

When you are new to painting rocks doing a detailed flower like this can feel overwhelming. Lucky for you, expert rock painter Adrianne breaks it down step-by-step to make it super easy. Like her tutorial? She's also the author of
Rock Painting for Beginners which is one of my all-time favorite rock painting books. Check it out on Amazon:

Want encouraging kindness rock ideas? Check out Mod Podge Rocks and her great collection of simple sayings for rocks.

She has lots of easy rock painting designs and ideas for what to paint on kindness rocks to get you started with easy rock art ideas.

To make these painted stones, Angie cut inspirational messages out of vinyl on her craft cutter and used them to create different looks. Click the link above to see how she did it!

These easy rock painting ideas from Dukes and Duchesses are easy for anyone to paint. The simple rock painting patterns have the added bonus of glowing in the dark.

Even if your rocks don't look like a painting masterpiece, that's ok! Glow-in-the-dark paint makes any rock painting idea a cool rock painting idea!

Jessica from Mad in Crafts went a little crazy at the Dollar Store and came up with some really cool ways that you can use Dollar Store materials to paint rocks in different ways!
The rock above is painted using a tool I bet has never occurred to you but once you know about it, I can bet you'll be dying to try it yourself! Check out the post on her website for all the details

Looking for some easy animals designs to paint on rocks? Deco Art will show you how to paint three different woodland creatures: a bear, a fox, and an owl in their easy step-by-step tutorial.

These adorable monsters are a super cute and simple rock painting idea!

Build a monster face with easy designs to draw like circles, triangles, and squiggles. Even if they turn out silly, goofy or mean, just say that's how it was meant to look!

Pokemon might seem like an adventurous undertaking for any beginning rock painter but these pokemon faces are simple enough that even a beginner can pull them off.

Pop over to the tutorial and follow along with the rock painting pictures to paint your own Pokemon rock at home.

Mark Montano pulls off some pretty impressive DIY projects!

This one is easy to follow along with so you can see exactly how he makes these pretty, Mexican pottery inspired flowers. He shows you simple rock painting designs that together make an impressive painted rock project!

Using a variety of dotting tools from around your house, Twitchetts shows you how to make simple dot art patterns even beginning rock painters can do.

Mark Montano is back with another easy rock painting idea for beginners.

Follow along with him step-by-step as he shows you how to paint this simple plant-inspired design on a rock. Make a whole collection to give away as gifts or keep in a bowl.

Simple letters and dots make for an easy rock painting idea that anyone can do!

With simple patterns and shapes like hearts and dots, this easy rock painting project is perfect for kids and novice adults alike.

About the Author:

Carissa is a lifelong crafter and mom of two creative boys.

The owner and lead writer of both I Love Painted Rocks and Creative Green Living, she has won multiple awards for her craft writing including the Craftys Award for the "Best Craft Blogger" category in 2016 and the ShiftCon award for "Best DIY blogger" in 2018.

Her projects have been featured in magazines like Kids Crafts 1-2-3, Country Sampler Farmhouse Style and more.

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The Messiest - But Coolest- Outdoor Art Projects

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The Messiest - But Coolest- Outdoor Art Projects

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From mud painting to  bubble wrap stomping to nature tie dye t-shirts and more!

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If the thought of doing art with your kids makes you cringe (maybe because there's still glitter embedded in the carpet from your last attempt), we get it. Kids are messy enough already ... handing them cups of water and rainbow paint primed for splattering, spilling and staining everything within a 5-foot radius seems like a recipe for disaster.

The good news is that summer is coming - which means you can take your art outside, where clean-up is as simple as turning on your garden hose (or waiting for the next summer rainstorm to blow through). So pack up your paint and head outside, because here are eight of the messiest art projects perfect for the long hot days ahead.

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The Messiest - But Coolest - Outdoor Art Projects

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If the thought of doing art with your kids makes you cringe (maybe because there's still glitter embedded in the carpet from your last attempt), we get it. Kids are messy enough already ... handing them cups of water and rainbow paint primed for splattering, spilling and staining everything within a 5-foot radius seems like a recipe for disaster.

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Recreate famous artwork with household objects - click through to see lot of examples!

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

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Can you master this? How fast can you go?

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The Cup Game | Full-Time Kid | PBS Parents

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I made some quick and easy picture frame wallpaper for my kids and their art yesterday by taping up some wide white butcher paper and drawing an assortment of frames on it.

Maia, Daphne, and our friend Marlise all had lots of fun drawing pictures inside the frames, decorating the frames themselves, and, in some cases (mostly involving the toddler) drawing all around the frames.
It was a hit!
And all I needed was paper, tape, and drawing tools.

We've done this before on the chalkboard, but I thought I'd try an even larger version with paper this time. I was inspired by some commercial wallpaper I had found online (unfortunately, the link no longer works) but wanted something easy, inexpensive, and not quite so permanent.

I love how it looks, though, and plan to leave it up for a while...

How I Made the Picture Frame Wallpaper
MATERIALS
First I hung the butcher paper on the wall with masking tape and some moral support from Daphne. I trimmed the paper off near the baseboard and taped the bottom to the wall as well.

Then I drew a variety of shapes and sizes of frames with a black sharpie. This was Daphne's nap time but she took a shorter-than-usual nap yesterday then directed my frame drawing, telling me to "draw a little, little frame here, Mama."

When Maia and Marlise came home from school, they started right in with their drawings...

They collaborated on some of the drawings and also worked on their own pictures.

The girls had a new box of oil pastels

to use. I thought they'd be a good choice for this project because they go on so smoothly and vibrantly. Also, you can use the side of the pastel for filling in larger areas. While I demonstrated using the side, though, they stuck to drawing with the tip.

Daphne's scribbles and marks were all over the place, of course, both inside the frames and out.

I'm not sure why the kids drew drew only portraits, but we now have a wall of smiling faces in our living room. Plus a rainbow inside a sun, which I LOVE (see lower left).

This picture frame wallpaper was so easy to set up as an art activity-I recommend it! I really like how frames make kids approach their drawing and art a little differently. Sometimes it's good to think inside the box. Heh.

Do you have butcher paper? If not, you could also use easel paper

and maybe just tape two sheets side by side.

Or you could use the big brown contractors paper that you can get at mega home stores (cheap!). With the brown paper, you could either use white paint to paint inside the frames first (I considered doing this, just because I thought it would look cool), letting the paint dry before letting the kids draw or paint their pictures. Or, you could just let them draw on the paper as is. Oil pastels are vibrant enough to show up pretty well on the brown.

More Frame Drawing Ideas for Kids

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DIY Picture Frame Wallpaper for Children's Art - Artful Parent

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I made some quick and easy picture frame wallpaper for my kids and their art yesterday by taping up some wide white butcher paper and drawing an assortment of frames on it. Maia, Daphne, and our friend Marlise all had lots of fun drawing pictures inside the frames, decorating the frames themselves, and, in some cases (mostly involving the toddler) drawing all around the frames.

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enjoy the sun with nature and creativity!

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Today I'm excited to share this gorgeous process art idea of chalk drawing and ' earth art ' combined.

Pavement chalk drawing is one of our favourite no-fuss activities. I love it because it gets the kids outside enjoying themselves and using their imaginations with the added bonus of not making a big mess in the house. One day we decided to extend pavement chalk drawing by adding in some nature items which were found mostly in our back yard. If you can't find much in your back yard try going on a walk to collect a few things especially, and if you have no chalk on hand you could try making art using nature alone (like we did in our earth art activity).

We happened to have some pine cones in the house which were not from our back yard and also decided to take a few pegs from the clothes line. You can see there are sticks, rocks, flowers and leaves here which reflects our season (Summer right now but these photos were taken in Spring). If you are near the beach it would be fun to use driftwood, shells and seaweed or in Autumn some colourful dried leaves.

There are no real rules to this activity, just draw and incorporate some of your collected items into your designs. I kicked off the idea of creating simple animals from nature and chalk. Miss K wanted to draw dragons.

Another fun idea is to create a mandala pattern.

Don't forget to snap a photo of your designs before you clean them up or they get rained on.

This was such a simple art idea, but as is often the case the simple ideas are usually the best. Next time you have a collection of random nature items on hand you now have at least one good use for them.

* Create a DIY construction kit using natural items and blu-tack
* Make a cute rock chick
* This mermaid city in the sand was lots of fun
* Make earth art using the dirt as a canvas
* I love how these flower rocks turned out

Visit our nature crafts board on Pinterest for lots more inspiration!

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Drawing with chalk and nature - a simple process art idea | The Craft Train

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This post may contain affiliate links. I may receive commissions for purchases made through links in this post at no cost to you. Today I'm excited to share this gorgeous process art idea of chalk drawing and ' earth art ' combined. Pavement chalk drawing is one of our favourite no-fuss activities.

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use silverware, socks, bottle caps, and anything else you find to create faces!

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Nick Cave is an American fabric sculptor, dancer, and performance artist.

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After watching videos and viewing images of Nick Cave Soudsuits, the students discussed how the soundsuits might represent diversity. They also made observations about movement, texture, patterning and color. Beginning with pencil drawings, the students invented at least three soundsuits. Next, they traced their drawings with Sharpies and colored in their images. For color themes, one soundsuits could be any colors, one warm colors, and the last cool colors. Using colored pencils, the students created interesting patterns and textures.
Once the 4th graders completed their drawings, they cut out their images and glued them together so they looked as they might be having a dance party.
If you are not familiar with the work of Nick Cave, PLEASE look it up. He is amazing. I posted some videos at http://anniesartroom.weebly.com/1/post/2014/03/sneak-peak-preview.html
The students LOVED this project and the other grade students were jealous because they didn't also get to do it.

Overview:
4th grade
5 classes
Students will watch videos and view images of the Soundsuits by Nick Cave. They will discuss meaning and design 2D images of their own personal Soundsuits.
Learning Outcomes:
The learner will be able to decipher meaning from the viewing of contemporary art by Nick Cave.
The learner will be able to implement movement, pattern, color, and texture in a 2d design inspired by the work of Nick Cave.
The learner will recognize warm and cool colors and be able to use them separately.
Essential Standards:
4.V.1.2 Apply personal choices while creating art.
4.V.1.3 Infer meaning from art.
4.V.2.3 Create abstract art that expresses ideas
4.CR.1.1 Use visual clues to interpret the content of art.
Materials:

Each student will use 3 pieces of copy paper, 1 sheet of 12" x 18" white paper and one 12" x 18" colored paper of their choice. Black Sharpies, colored pencils, and drawing pencils. Glue and scissors.

Art Vocabulary:
Preparation:

Slide show and/or images ready to present

Prompts prepared

Write vocabulary words on board

examples on display

paper cut to size, colored pencils and sharpies available

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After watching videos and viewing images of Nick Cave Soudsuits, the students discussed how the soundsuits might represent diversity. They also made observations about movement, texture, patterning and color. Beginning with pencil drawings, the students invented at least three soundsuits. Next, they traced their drawings with Sharpies and colored in their images.

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Virtual Field Day - Water Bottle Trap Game

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Virtual Field Day Game - The Shoe Balance Challenge

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Virtual Field Day Game - The Towel Flip Challenge

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Create a mixed media map

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Hi! My name is Leslie and I usually blog over at Pink Stripey Socks. Today I'm so happy to share this lovely kids map art project with you. (Thanks Jean for inviting me to stop by!)

We love painting on paper. But sometimes it's nice to mix things up a bit and try painting other things.

Have you ever tried painting wood? It's a great inexpensive alternative. You can take a walk outside and collect sticks, twigs, or stumps to paint. Or, you could also visit your local thrift store for old wooden items like toys and frames.

During a recent visit to our local thrift store, I found a wooden map. It showed the United States of America but was missing all of its pieces, making it useless for puzzle play. But, I bought it anyway. It was the perfect canvas for making some collaborative process art while also learning about our 50 states.

MATERIALS
*If you don't have a wooden map puzzle, you can decorate a paper map. You can also decorate other unpainted wooden items like toys or wood frames.
INSTRUCTIONS

Step 1 :: Clean the wood.

Use a wet cloth and clean off your wooden item. (Optional: You can also sand it a bit if you want.) Let dry. This will help the art materials adhere to your wood.

Step 2 :: Prepare Your Space.

Cover your work space. (You'll see from my photo that I didn't at first. But then I soon covered the table once we got in a groove.)

You'll also want to assemble your art materials. So grab your watercolors, brushes, oil pastels, Sharpie markers, and chalk markers!

Step 3 :: Decorate Your Map.

It's time to get creative with your art materials! Draw and paint over the states or countries.

(Something to keep in mind while doing this project is that some materials will react with water. Sharpies and oil pastels should stay vibrant and untouched. But chalk markers may smear a bit when mixed with watercolors.)

My son and I worked together on painting and drawing. Aren't the final results lovely?

Step 4 :: Protect Your Map Art.

If you'd like to keep your artwork for a longer period of time, spray it with fixative. This will prevent the oil pastels and chalk markers from smearing. Don't use Mod Podge. We tried it and it smeared our chalk markers.

Yay! Now you have a lovely and unique piece of wooden map art. I hope you have a fun time trying out this project with your kids. Happy making, friends!

About the Author

Leslie is a SAHM of two boys. She loves painting, doughnuts, and the color yellow. You can find her over at her blog, Pink Stripey Socks. There she shares tons of easy and colorful ways for families to create and connect with kids.

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Hi! My name is Leslie and I usually blog over at Pink Stripey Socks. Today I'm so happy to share this lovely kids map art project with you. (Thanks Jean for inviting me to stop by!) We love painting on paper. But sometimes it's nice to mix things up a bit and try painting other things.

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Our favorite outdoor art ideas for kids that are fun for warmer weather. These art activities are extra big, extra messy, and are perfect for the outdoors. Updated February 2023
Today we have some seriously fun outdoor art ideas that you might want to try with your kids while the weather is nice.

We do plenty of art inside, of course, but we also like to take our creative activities to the backyard. Sometimes just because we want to be outside enjoying beautiful weather and we also want to do art.

There's always simply painting or drawing! Or just about any other art activity that we would normally do inside.
But some art activities are just better suited to the outdoors, whether because they involve nature, need more space, are extra messy, or use outdoor equipment.
So, we put together a list of these extra fun and interesting outdoor art activities for kids. Try one today and add some of the others to your summer bucket list. Many of these activities would be fun for a play date, party, a children's art group, or even a neighborhood summer camp.
P.S. This post got crazy big, so we made a separate post on Nature Art for Kids.

Outdoor Art Ideas for Kids

Splatter painting is a big-time favorite with all the kids we've known. It can get a little messy, so it's the perfect art activity to take outside!

We love this action art idea from Hello, Wonderful! Raid the recycle bin and get a variety of squirt bottles or containers you can squeeze. Fill them with paint and create an abstract masterpiece!

This group project can take several days, adding a different layer of color each day to build up the surface of the canvas. If you have the space outside, this is a perfect summer project.

This art activity from Babble Dabble Do takes spin art a step further by turning the wheel of a bike into your spin canvas!

Combine three summer classics: water balloons, the kiddie pool, and messy art! Your kids will have a blast making the art and you'll have a cool abstract piece to hang up afterward.

While you've got the water balloons out, try this process art activity from Meri Cherry! It's simple but so much fun!

This action art activity is great for toddlers (and big kids too!) to explore painting in a new way. So, get some paint and watch as a car, digger, train (you name it!) creates colorful tracks.

We love that this art activity is painting, printmaking AND a sensory activity, all in one! It's great for kids of all ages!

Create beautiful sun prints in a few easy steps with a sun print kit for kids. It's the perfect sunny summer day activity!

We don't know about you, but shaving cream is one of the most requested art materials in our house. But it can get a little messy, so bring it outside and let the kids go for it!

What's more fun than building your own playhouse? Decorating it with paint!

Sidewalk chalk is the perfect drawing material for washable graffiti. Check out this post from Babble Dabble Do on how to make your own outdoor art!

Oobleck is a completely mesmerizing material for kids to touch and play with. Whip up a big batch for your kids outside and then sit back and let them play!

This is a sensory play material kids love! It's easy to make with only 2 ingredients, but can be pretty messy. The easiest way to contain the mess is by moving the activity outside.

Bubble printing is a pretty awesome action art activity on its own but combine it with super fun bubble snakes and you can take it to a whole new level of fun.

We love when the days start to warm up and it's fun to move our art outdoors again. This recipe for how to make chalk paint is super simple and uses equal parts cornstarch and water.

Splat painting so easy and so much fun for kids! This simple action art activity involves hitting paint-soaked cotton balls with a small mallet or spoon.

18. Splat surprise painting with the paint hidden inside (on A Crafty Morning)

This fun idea from A Crafty Morning takes splat painting a step further by hiding the paint under cotton rounds, for a surprise splat when you hit them!

Sensory play is so engaging for kids of all ages, and it's a great activity to take outside. Here's how to use baking soda, vinegar and glitter to create magic potions that fizz!

We come back to this simple science experiment for kids again and again. One fun way to set this up is as a simple color mixing activity by coloring the vinegar. The colors mix together and fizz as we all happily watch new colors emerge.

If your kids are like ours, they love to gather rocks on every walk they take. Here's a fun way to put all of those rocks to good use! You can use regular paint or try "painting" on hot rocks with crayons, which melt as they touch the heated rock.

How about you? Which outdoor art ideas would you like to try?

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Introduce kids to embroidery with these simple burlap-based projects for every skill level.

Level 1: Ages 3-5

A cute way to start: Stitch inside the lines.

1. Stretch a 10x10-inch square of burlap in an 8-inch embroidery hoop.

2. Paint various large shapes on burlap with a light coat of acrylic paint (too much will clog the weave); let dry.

3. Thread yarn onto a kid-safe needle, tie a knot at the opposite end, and teach your child a basic stitch (up through the fabric, then back down a few holes away). Have him vary the stitch length and cross lines to see the different effects.

Level 2: Ages 6-8

Combine two easy stitches to get wow-worthy results!

1. Use painter's tape to create a guide on a piece of burlap (it'll stabilize it too). With a fine-tip marker, write your child's name or a short word (like READ or YAY!) on the burlap in block letters.

2. Thread embroidery floss onto a kidsafe needle, tie a double knot, and have your child use a back stitch (see our complete Stitch Guide) to outline each letter.

3. Use a satin stitch to fill in the letters. Stitch diagonally on those with right angles (E, L) and stitch horizontally on letters that curve or slant (A, B, X).

4. Cut a piece of cotton fabric about ¼ inch larger than your taped border. Coat one side of the fabric with Mod Podge fabric glue; adhere to the back of the burlap. Remove tape, let dry, and trim.

5. Optional: Add a tassel!

Level 3: Ages 9-12

Vary stitches and yarn types for cool art. Have your child map out her own design!

1. Cut a 12x14-inch rectangle from burlap. Trim the bottom edge into a point.

2. Using a fine-tip marker, lightly draw on your design, including a border at least 1 inch from the edge. Use the holes in the burlap as a guide to create a variety of shapes and lines.

3. Using one color of yarn and a kid-safe needle, back-stitch the border. Then fill in the design with different colors, yarn types, and stitches (see our Stitch Guide). We used a chain stitch, a French knot, a satin stitch, a split stitch, and a running stitch.

4. To add beads, knot the thread, stitch up through the burlap, and slip a bead over the needle. Hold the bead in place against the burlap, then stitch back down and knot to secure.

5. When the tapestry is complete, hotglue a dowel to the top edge. Hang with a length of embroidery floss.

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Sew Fun! 3 Easy Embroidery Projects for Kids

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Introduce kids to embroidery with these simple burlap-based projects for every skill level. A cute way to start: Stitch inside the lines. Stretch a 10x10-inch square of burlap in an 8-inch embroidery hoop. Paint various large shapes on burlap with a light coat of acrylic paint (too much will clog the weave); let dry.

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Make your own beads out of scraps of paper

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How to Make Beautiful Paper Beads

Jewelry made from paper beads is a paper craft that is quite popular today. The art of paper bead crafting, however, has been practiced since the Victorian age. Women would gather together and make paper beads from leftover wallpaper. Their craft techniques were quite simple. After they rolled and glued the paper beads, the beads were then coated with beeswax and strung together to make beaded curtains and room dividers. Today people craft paper beads primarily to make jewelry, which can be surprisingly elegant and beautiful.

How to Make a Round Paper Bead

Supplies Needed:

Paper: leftover magazines, scrapbook paper, junk mail, wallpaper, washi paper, copy paper, hand colored paper, etc.

Scissors, rotary cutter, paper cutter or craft knife

Ruler

Pen and pencil

Toothpicks or bamboo skewers

Glue stick or tacky glue

Craft paint or waterproof markers

Mod Podge, marine varnish or my favorite PC-Petrifier Water-Based Wood Hardener

Thin wire

Plastic sheeting or large plastic garbage bag

A floral foam block or sturdy piece of styrofoam

1. Place your paper face down.

2. Using a ruler and pen or pencil draw your bead paper template shapes onto the back of the sheet of paper.

3. Cut the paper bead template with a craft knife, ruler or scissors.

4. Use the drawing above as a reference for making, cutting and rolling round paper beads.

5. Place a toothpick or bamboo skewer on the long edge of the paper triangle.

6. Use tacky glue to attach the toothpick to the end of the paper bead triangle.

7. Roll the end of the triangle towards the pointy edge and secure the end with tacky glue or a glue stick.

8. Place the toothpick into a piece of floral foam or styrofoam and allow the glue to dry.

9. If you like, you can use a marker or craft paint to color the ends of the beads.

10. Gently remove the toothpick.

11. Continue rolling beads until you have the desired amount of paper beads

12. Place aside until you are ready to seal and coat the beads.

How to Make A Tubular Paper Bead

The shape of the paper bead depends on upon the form of the paper bead template. Make tubular shaped paper beads from rectangular pieces of paper. Use the above photo as a guide when crafting long cylindrical paper beads.

How to Make a Teardrop Shaped Bead

Construct teardrop beads from right triangle shapes of paper.

Coating and Sealing the Paper Bead

The next step after the tacky glue has dried, and the edges of the beads are colored, is sealing and coating the paper beads. There are many types of products out there that people use, such as mod podge, marine varnish, and clear nail polish. My personal favorite is a fantastic product called PC-Petrifier Wood Hardener. Pc-Petrifier is used to harden rotted wood on decks and outdoor furniture. Paper beads become rock solid when dipped in this product. Always use caution to cover your hands with latex or rubber gloves and avoid getting the product close to your mouth.

How to Seal Paper Beads

1. The first step is to remove the toothpick or bamboo skewer.

2. Place a piece of plastic sheeting onto your table to protect it.

3. String your paper beads onto a piece of thin wire and then dip them into the PC-Petrifier solution.

4. Let them soak for a little while and then hang to dry.

5. After about an hour dip them into the solution again and once again hang them to dry. The beads will not stick to the wire or each other with the PC_Petrifier solution.

The beads will now be rock solid and shiny! PC-Petrifier Wood Hardener is undoubtedly the best product I have found for bead making, but some people prefer using the other products mentioned above. The choice is yours based on your preferences.

The Finished Paper Bead

Use paper beads to make bracelets, earrings, necklaces and other various projects. I have even seen purses made with paper beads! Who would have believed that? If you don't know what to make with your paper beads, or how to proceed, to take a look at the following links for some paper bead crafting inspiration.

How to Make a Stunning Paper Bead Necklace The necklace is constructed from beautiful black paper beads, silver jewelry balls, and silver tubing elements.

A Paper Bead Craft Project Roundup 17 paper bead craft projects are featured for your crafting inspiration.
If you need even more inspiration, you will find thousands of beautiful paper beads on Pinterest and Instagram.

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Make pretty paper beads from recycled paper scraps. Paper bead jewelry is beautiful, economical and green.

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Dress Up and Make Noise like Nick Cave, Souvenir Sketch like Georgia O'Keefe, and lots of other art challenges!

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These art projects are designed especially for kids and grown-ups to do together. All of the activities are based on works of art in the Whitney's collection. They introduce you to some of the diverse ways that artists think and work, and we hope they inspire the artist in you too!

Come back soon! We will add more activities on a regular basis.

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These art projects are designed especially for kids and grown-ups to do together. All of the activities are based on works of art in the Whitney's collection. They introduce you to some of the diverse ways that artists think and work, and we hope they inspire the artist in you too!

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When it comes to crafting with kids, I'm a pushover for an easy backyard ornament that we can hang from a tree branch or in a corner of the deck or patio. Homemade wind chimes, sun catchers, wind spinners and whirligigs look so pretty reflecting light and blowing in the breeze.

So, today, I'm sharing 21 of my favorite Outdoor Ornaments to make with kids!
All of these decorations are easy to make, and each one is crafted from every-day items you can find around your home. That means it won't cost you a thing to add some color and charm to a cozy corner of your backyard!

Have the kids make a set of these colorful, musical wind chimes to hang from their playhouse or play structure! They sound great blowing in the breeze!

This glass bead sun-catcher looks too pretty to be homemade, but it is! You'll love how simple, inexpensive and quick it is to make!

These vibrant rainbow wind chimes, hung from a branch in the backyard, will brighten up any outdoor play space!

Use your favourite colours of raffia to make these simple Summer Stars. They look so pretty strung together decorating a covered patio or porch.

These gorgeous Sea Shell Wind Chimes can serve as a lovely momento of a summer beach holiday.

Jar lids! The light looks beautiful shining through this natural sun-catcher/wind chime. What a pretty way to preserve the beauty of your garden.

One for winter! Any icy sun catcher can brighten up a little spot in the yard during those cold, bleak winter months.

The weight of the glass baubles cause these water bottle whirligigs to bounce and dance when a breeze finds them. Kids can make them bounce too. So fun!.

An old set of forks and spoons sound wonderful tinkling in the wind. You won't believe how easy this upcycled cutlery wind chime is to make!

A tin can becomes a festive and patriotic wind sock! Change up the colours, and display it all year 'round!

Here's another great recycled ornament to brighten your outdoor space: an easy garden mobile dripping in a rainbow of colours!

These whimsical wind spinners were one of my favourite internet finds this year. They're a cinch to make with a few repurposed household items!

Turn a Pringles can into a windsock in a snap. You'll love simple way we attached the ribbons, and kids will love the creative, decorating process.

I am so making this water bottle wind spinner! The process looks so fun and easy. I'll bet it's just a blur of colour when a breeze gets it going!

This recycled wind chime puts plastic lids of all shapes and sizes to good use. I love how bright and colourful it is!

And how about this a growing, living ornament! A Kokedama is a hanging garden made up of moss and small plants!

Put together a bunch of household odds and ends and you'll wind up with this whimsical wind chime to brighten up your backyard space.

Who doesn't have a bunch of old, useless keys hanging around. This colourful key chime is a fabulous way to give them a new life!

Java and music lovers will appreciate this coffee can and cd wind chime! And you'll appreciate that you won't require any tools to put it together!

Have you melted pony beads yet? We have not, but when I saw this melted bead sun catcher I immediately put it on my must-do list! Simple, fun and gorgeous!

Who knew a simple washer look so cheery? I just love this garden washer wind chime made from steel washers! I'll bet they sound pretty too!

If you're looking for more creative outdoor projects, be sure to check out this collection of 20 nature crafts for kids too!

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When it comes to crafting with kids, I'm a pushover for an easy backyard ornament that we can hang from a tree branch or in a corner of the deck or patio. Homemade wind chimes, sun catchers, wind spinners and whirligigs look so pretty reflecting light and blowing in the breeze.

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At the moment we are being encouraged to visit our local parks to ensure we get outside for some fresh air and exercise. The National Trust has announced that many of its gardens and coastal locations will be free to access during this difficult time. There are even Frog Bikes for rent in a selected number of National Trust locations so do check if this facility is still available.

However, with many of us choosing not to use public transport during this period it is not always possible to access these areas. With Schools closing and public gatherings limited it may be easier to enjoy your bike closer to home. With this in mind, we have picked the brains of UK ramp manufacturer Sender Ramps and Cycling Instructor, Emily Groves for their advice on how to keep your kids active, excited about cycling and more importantly having fun, in a smaller space.

Backyard Skills Session

🚴 Steering, in and out cones or 'gates' trying not to touch the cones

🚴 Trying to lift up your front wheel on to small steps

🚴 Riding down small steps

🚴 Riding on thin paths, paving slabs etc

🚴 Standing up

🚴 Riding one-handed

Disclaimer: Frog Bikes Ltd will take no responsibility for the damage or injury to any plant pots, plants or saucepans during these skills sessions.

With the right vision, even our biggest ramp set can be used in a smaller space.

Andy @ Sender Ramps

🚴 Bunny hops - These are a great skill but not always easy to pick up with younger riders. However, practising just lifting the front wheel over a stick is a great start.

🚴 Balance - For a junior cyclist this is a key skill. Place a water bottle on a small box or on the ground depending on how difficult you want to make it, the rider then rides up and with one hand picks up the bottle whilst riding and places it back down a few bike lengths in front onto another box.

🚴 Track stands Level 1 - Track stands are a very easy skill to practice, this can be varied from just doing it on the spot in the garden or riding up to a designated point and stopping; getting the rider to balance for a period of time and riding off again.

🚴 Track Stands Level 2 - Increase the difficulty by doing this at height, riding onto a balance beam and stopping in the centre.

🚴 Track Stands Level 3 - If you wanted to increase the difficulty again our see-saw can and does provide hours of fun on one single training aid. Riding up, stopping at its most central point to hold a steady position in the air (350mm High), before rolling forward to tip the see-saw and riding away. This is a very good confidence builder it teaches the rider to choose the right gear, controlling speed with the right braking point whilst having good balance and control.

🚴 Cornering- Practice tight cornering requiring you to lean the bike over, place out 4 or 5 cones spaced about 8 feet apart if there is a lack of space then try with just a couple, weave in and out increasing speed as confidence and skills increase. To increase difficulty offset the cones, work on flat corners with the inside pedal up and weight on the outside.

🚴 For younger riders place 2 cones out; riding in a figure of 8 motion to work on balance and speed or set a lane out in a zigzag varying distance between cones. As the rider becomes more competent bringing the cones closer will make it tight and more challenging, requiring better balance and control of the bike.

Setting up your Skills Area

Emily often leads cycle training and teaches cycling skills courses in playgrounds and smaller areas so she is perfectly placed to help you organise a brilliant course in your garden. Practising specific bike handling skills will increase a child's concentration, their balance and motor functions. Whilst they think they are just having fun there's really a lot more going on!

Emily's top tips for creating the ultimate garden, bicycle skills course is to get some basic equipment if you can. A set of marker cones can be relatively inexpensive and can be used for a variety of sports and games. There is also a weighted option when it comes to cones, they are slightly more expensive but if your little one has a habit of riding over things, for a purchase with a longer lifespan, they may be worth considering!

Emily also recommends Mini bike/scooter/skateboard ramps, they can be a great investment, around £20 each or cheaper from local second-hand sites. We will go into these in more detail later in the blog with the help of Sender Ramps.

Ultimately you can use anything you have around the garden: plant pots, bins, rocks, paving slabs etc. as well as natural features such as small walls and steps.

Once you have your course set up the next step is knowing what to do with it.

Skills to Practice

According to Emily, to improve your cycling skills the best things to practice in your new arena are:

Repeating drills to practice these simple little skills will help to keep your child physically active, exercising without even realising and motivated. Every time they master a new skill the sense of achievement will keep them excited about riding their bike even if it is confined to a smaller space.

Bike Ramps for Kids

There are a few companies in the UK specialising in ramps for young riders to practise their bike handling and learn new skills. We spoke to Andy at Sender Ramps who design and manufacture world-leading bike features and coaching equipment for all abilities. He had some great ideas for using their ramps in a small space.

At Sender Ramps, their entire range has been designed for use in both large and small spaces. An example of this is their large 500 table top set. Predominately this setup is for a more competent rider who's after a safer jumping experience and has an area where they can get a run-up to approach the ramp.

However, put into a small enclosed space this ramp can be used to build confidence or have fun with less experienced riders. The idea being, approach the ascent slowly with the correct gear choice and you now have an obstacle in front of you to climb and descend with a transfer of weight as you hit the top, followed by transferring your weight back for the descent.

To increase the difficulty or set new challenges, you can even look at their Pro range where you can add additional rumble strips or rocks and change as the rider develops.

When teaching kids the Grom set/beginners range is a great range to start with, it includes some ideal obstacles catering for balance bikes and beyond.

Having a few of these items set up in the back garden can create a fun, confidence-inspiring, kids cycling skills course where siblings can use them at the same time (under supervision of course)!

Advanced Skills to Practice

Andy recommends the following skills to practice away from the ramps!

We hope that after reading these fantastic tips from Emily and Andy you will feel excited to get outside in your garden and design a course of your own for your family.

Although it looks a lot of fun, we would not always recommend going to the lengths of Sam Hanson and his little helper in the video below!

If you would like to take your course to the next level and include ramps from Sender Ramps then keep an eye out for our next blog post. In this, we will be discussing the different types of ramps and what skills you can practice with Andy. Don't forget to share your fun with us. Tag us in your Instagram posts with #backyardskillspark where we will be watching your creations closely over the next 6 weeks. We will even be awarding a prize to the most inventive setup!!

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Driveway Games
Challenge your child to steer around small rocks, or to stop before hitting a chalk line. It's a great idea to get together with neighborhood parents and kids for a morning of fun riding at a local playground. Kids tend to learn best when simply following the example of others their size.

Balance Beam
Lay a 10-foot 2x6 or 2x8 flat on a grassy surface. Have your child practice pulling up on the handlebar and giving the pedals a quick stab as he leans back slightly and lofts the front tire onto the board. (The piece of wood isn't thick enough to cause any problems if your child misjudges the lift.) Then, have him slowly ride the length of the board--the goal is to stay on top of the board for its entire length and then ride off the other end. As this gets easier, swap to a narrower piece of wood, or add another board at the end to double the distance.

Cone Cornering
Tight cornering requires that you lean the bike over a bit. To help your child practice, have her weave through a line of four or five safety cones or similar objects, each spaced about 8 feet apart. As her skill improves, encourage her to go faster, or move the cones out of a straight line so that they are staggered, and she has to turn more to get around each cone.

Padded Downhill
Find a grassy slope in a park to practice going faster and braking without skidding. Of course, a few skids can add to the fun--and improve kids' bike-handling skills.

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These Smart Cycling videos - funded through the generosity of Gail Copus Spann and Jim Spann - will help you understand how to ride safely, improve comfort, find the right bike and gear, and your rights as a bicyclist.

If you are interested in gaining hands-on experience from a League Cycling Instructor or taking an in-person Smart Cycling class, please use our . You are free to use these videos in your community! To learn more and to download the videos, please contact Connect Locally resource communications@bikeleague.org.

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Motif #1 Day Spirit Week, Wear red or a past Motif #1 day race shirt on P.E. day. Outside of school challenge of the week: Celebrate our community:remote/virtual Motif 5K. Run/walk/jog somewhere in your neighborhood, around your house, on a trail or beach with your family/quaran-team. Share your experience with others by posting a photo of your family wearing the color red or a Motif #1 day race shirt from the past.  Send your photo to ecanniff@rpk12.org or post it on social media with the hashtag #virtualmotif5k

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Makers, creators, dabblers, doers, and dreamers - this is your moment. Send in your Cape Ann and Rockport-inspired work (even better if it features our favorite red fishing shack). Prose, poetry, film, drawings, paintings, sculptures, finger-painting - we want to see Cape Ann and the Motif through your eyes!

Send in your original work - or a digital photo of it, if you are submitting visual art - via email or to our mailing address.

Every day leading up to Motif No.1 Day on May 16th, we'll post a picture or video featuring your work ,or a piece from our M1D Fest archives celebrating the amazing place we live and the fishing shack that has become a symbol of all things Rockport.

Need a little inspiration to get started? Check out the work of a few of our favorite Rockporters who colored the Motif and posed their work in front of the Motif. Talk about meta Motif!

If you want to join in the fun, you can start by downloading the original Motif coloring page, below. The next step is to enjoy a relaxing time of coloring and then send in a photo of your work! We're grateful for the generosity of the artist, Cynthia Bugden, who donated the artwork for the coloring page. Read on to learn more.

Cynthia Bugden, along with her sisters, Patsy & Betsy, create the art and layout for beautiful coloring and painting pages. The sisters are North Shore natives and residents. Cynthia started "Arts of Gold" as a part-time business, painting with seniors locally in nursing homes and assisted living facilities back in 2008. You can see more of her work at www.etsy.com/artsofgoldpaintpages or at facebook.com/artsofgold.

Thank you, Cynthia, for sharing your classic homage to the wonderful Motif #1!

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If you want to introduce your child to stop motion animation, this post is written for you. I'll show you how to do this with an iPad or similar device, and you'll be making your first movie in minutes.

While my girls have been in a little bit of camp this summer, it's mainly been Camp Mom for our family: local adventures, crafts, and lots and lots of unstructured play. We're lucky to have some great neighbors with kids, and our girls have been lost in imaginative play that expands beyond the reach of anything I could possibly fabricate for them.

However, we've had a few mornings filled with creative projects and this stop motion animation project is a winner.

If you're looking for a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) project, this is for YOU!

This project would be great to set up on the STEAM Table.

Stop Motion Animation, explained

For the uninitiated, stop motion animation is a film making technique that makes inanimate objects appear to move on their own. Think Gumby or Wallace and Gromit.

To make it work, you place an object in front of a camera and snap a photo. You then move the object a tiny bit and snap another photo. Repeat this process twenty to ten thousand times, play back the sequence in rapid progression, and the object appears to move fluidly across the screen.

While my older daughter, age six, really flew with this project, her little sister who's just two months shy of four also got in on the stop motion animation action. I'll share their finished projects in just a moment. But first, let me show you just how simple this set up can be. Take this as a starting point and feel free to add your own flourishes.

Supplies for Stop Motion Animation
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Method

1. Set up a backdrop. This could be a wall or pice of foam core.

2. Gather toys to include in your animation.

3. Set up your touch pad or smart phone on a stand or tripod, across from the foam core.

4. Start the Stop Motion Animation App and make your movie!

The Stop Motion Animation Set Up

As you can see, there's nothing too fancy about the set up. While you could certainly add some elaborate lighting, we set this up by a window to keep it simple. I added the trash can behind the piece of foam core to keep it from falling over during filming. I know, super glamorous, right? Any heavy object should do the trick.

The kids had fun sorting through what we call the Character Basket for their just-right objects. My six-year old was up first, and my little one took it as an opportunity to play with cars and mini sheep while she waited her turn.

Using the stop motion app was really easy and intuitive. I did a demo run to show the kids how it worked, and then my six-year old took over and worked on her video for a solid half hour. When she was done, her little sister took over. I was surprised at how easy it was for her too.

Easy Stop Motion Ideas

My kids jumped in on this with tons of enthusiasm. Here are a few easy stop motion ideas that you can show to your children.

From three-year old R...

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Benefits of Stop Motion Animation

Offers children ownership and autonomy in the film making process

Teaches children how stop motion animation works

Debunks the mechanics of how movie-making happens

The creative constraint of the medium encourages problem solving

It's a simple, hands-on technology that young children can achieve

Encourages children to project and plan out where a story is heading

Fosters iteration and experimentation through trying and testing

Supports storytelling

So, are you ready to give it a try?

More Stop Motion Resources

You can't really beat the classic stop motion animation of Gumby! Gumby on the Moon, YouTube. This would be an inspiring thing to show a child as an intro to stop motion animation.

Best Stop Motion Videos from Short of the Week. Lots of good inspiration here.

How to make things fly in Stop Motion Animation, using PhotoShop: YouTube. This is for the super-advanced students, and worth checking out if you're curious about how these things work.

More Projects like this one
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Easy Stop Motion Animation for Beginners - TinkerLab

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Welcome campers and parents! My girls and I are thrilled to have you visit us during "Let's Go Camping" week of Summer Fun Camp 2013. I was a Girl Scout through my entire childhood and Miss Juju became a Daisy scout this past year, which makes traditional camping crafts a favorite around our house. Today we are going to share a fun nature weaving craft and a classic camping activity with a twist. Let's get started on the nature loom!

To begin, collect sticks for your loom. 1/4 to 3/4 inch diameter sticks will work well for this craft. The length will depend on the size and shape of the loom you plan to make.

Lash the sticks together with yarn to create the base of your loom. Pull tight as you wrap the yarn in a criss-cross fashion around the two sticks, then tie it off at the back. Make the loom any size or shape you want.... you can make a rectangle or maybe a triangle.... you can get really crazy and make a trapezoid or even a hexagon! Tie a piece of yarn around one of the corners and begin wrapping it around the loom. Wrapping it around the stick twice will help keep the yarn taught and prevent it from sliding on the sticks. Tie the yarn off on one of the corners when you reach the other side of the loom. Get creative with your loom. Use colorful yarn or ribbon, string beads along the yarn as you wrap it, or paint the sticks with a fun design! Time to decorate your loom! Go on a nature walk in your backyard, neighborhood, or the park. Collect interesting grasses, flowers, leaves, seed pods, nuts, and pieces of bark that you find on the ground. If you are lucky, you may even find a feather. Just make sure you have permission before taking anything from another person's yard or the park. Weave your treasures through the strings of the loom. You can make a pattern or go will-nilly, it's up to you. All done! These nature looms look especially pretty when displayed in a window. And you can redecorate them anytime you please.... imagine how beautiful they will look weaved with colorful autumn leaves. On to today's activity.....

No campout is complete until you roast marshmallows over the fire and enjoy some of those ooey-gooey yummy s'mores. But most likely your parents are not going to let you build a campfire in the backyard. So what's the next best thing? Make those s'mores using the power of the sun!

Find a cardboard box that opens from one of its smaller sides. A large cereal box is a great size and shape. You also need aluminum foil, saran wrap, black duct tape, a piece of black construction paper, and scissors. And of course, marshmallows, graham crackers and chocolate. Create a reflector by laying the box on one of it's largest sides and cutting a flap. Make three cuts, approximately 1 inch from the edge of the box, as shown in the photos below. Wrap the inside of the reflector flap with aluminum foil and use a few pieces of tape to secure it on the back.

What's the reflector for? It aims the sunlight into the cooker when the sun is not directly overhead. By angling the flap just right, sunlight reflects off the aluminium foil and onto the food.

Cover the opening you just cut with saran wrap and secure it with tape. It helps to tape down one of the sides first, stretch the saran wrap tightly across the opening and then tape it on the other side.

What does the saran wrap do? The clear film allows sunlight to pass through the opening, but traps the heat inside, similar to a greenhouse.

Now cover the entire box with black duct tape.

Why do we use black duct tape? First of all, the duct tape gives an additional layer of insulation that prevents heat from escaping the box. Secondly, a black surface is very effective at turning light into heat because it absorbs more light than other colors. If you ever sat on a black swing on a sunny day, then you've definitely experienced this. Oh boy do those things get hot!

Line the bottom of the cooker with a piece of black construction paper (remember black = more heat). Slide in your s'more and place the cooker on a flat surface in a sunny location. Adjust the reflector to get the most sunlight hitting your s'more. If the reflector won't stay in place, try propping it up with a stick from your yard. Cooking time will depend on outdoor temperature, cloud cover, and the sun's position in the sky. We made our s'mores on a clear, 80 °F day with the sun directly overhead. It only took 10 minutes to melt the chocolate and soften the marshmallow. The temperature inside the cooker was about 100 °F when we pulled the s'mores out! {I goofed a little when we made our s'mores... bonus points to the camper who can tell me what I should have done differently!} Time to eat! Careful, your s'more may be very hot and we don't want any campers to burn their mouths. Mmmmmm, delicious!

Thank you for stopping by today! We hope you had fun and would love to see photos of your nature looms and messy s'more faces on the Summer Fun Camp facebook page.

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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 shadow art activity that only requires pencil and paper but hits on some big ideas!

Think big for shadow art....

Think big here. If you have a roll of paper or even a great big sketchbook go get it now. Any size paper can work but it is fun to have plenty of room to spread out for this shadow drawing for kids. Besides paper all you need is a pencil, some great natural light, and a hard surface to draw on.

Considering your shadow art composition....

Encourage your student to play around with their shadow art composition. If the weather cooperates head outside in search of beautiful sunshine and interesting shapes. Kids will need to have a sturdy, flat surface on which to draw so help them think about finding shapes that fall on a cement pad or a table or bring a drawing board with you.

If it's not nice out plop down on the floor in front of a window or door. Drag potted plants, plastic animals, toys, or a good friend into the sunshine so the shadows fall on to the paper. This step is kind of like creating your own still life except you're only concerned with the shapes of the shadows.

Shadow drawing....

Shadow drawing seems easy. It's not. Shadows move and change. They overlap and make odd shapes that don't seem reflect the actual object. That's part of the fun but can be frustrating, especially if you have a perfectionist on your hands. The awesome part of this can be a quick exercise that can be done over and over in just a few minutes. I don't mind the idea of doing these exercises quickly because I think it takes the pressure off of your artist to be perfect and brings some spontaneity.

I love how this shadow drawing exercise reduces objects to either light or dark. There are some great connections here to the element of shape. Discuss what organic and geometric shapes are cast by the shadows. Check out this free shape printable if these are new concepts to your kids- it's an easy place to start!

Positive and negative space...

The shadow drawing exercise is totally a stand alone activity. Stop there and it's still an interesting take on drawing, light, shadows, and shapes.

But considering the shadows and the background as positive and negative space adds another element to the process. ( Check out this free printable book about the elements of art. It has a simple explanation of positive and negative shape if you're interested in exploring this concept further with your kiddos.)

Choose one type of space to which to add color. We chose the negative space, or the space around our object, sometimes referred to as the background. You could also add color to the positive space. We chose to pay attention to the negative space in the composition because it is usually less of a focal point and therefore more unexpected.

Pick your medium. You could add color in a myriad of ways; chalk pastels, watercolor paints, or tempera paints. We actually used these tempera cakes. They are awesome for big areas or times when you want to paint but don't want a big mess.

Painting the negative space really highlights the positive shapes as well.

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The activities below are available for free download, and are to be used in educational and/or private settings. They may not be used elsewhere or for other purposes (such as for profit) unless explicit permission is granted.
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Click on the numbers below to find a variety of different blank comic book pages. Each number corresponds to a different arrangement of panels on the page. Print out a few of each, or a bunch of one kind, and make your own comic!

Special Activities

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"Finish This Comic!" Comics

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Drawing/Writing Prompts

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I've done this activity with my kids a few times now and it never fails to fascinate them - and me! Simply color bubble mix with food coloring and blow bubbles onto paper - as the bubbles land and pop, they create beautiful works of art. It goes without saying that this project is best done outdoors. A great one for those lazy summer afternoons.

Project Info

Materials

Instructions

1. Pour 1 tablespoon of bubble mix into a small, shallow bowl.

2. Add a few drops of food coloring to the bubble mix and stir well

3. Place your bubble wand in the colored bubble mix, remove and blow bubbles towards your paper.

4. As the bubbles hit the paper and pop, they will leave interesting patterns. Repeat with other colors.

Tips

1. Caution: Food coloring will stain surfaces and clothing. Be sure to protect both!

2. This activity can be frustrating on a windy day - as the wind makes it hard to get the bubbles to hit the target paper!

3. You can use any bubble mix from the store for this project (the little plastic bottles with wands in the lid work fine) - or you can make your own using one of these recipes: Recipe 1: 2 cups warm water. 1/3 cup dish soap. 1/4 cup corn syrup. Recipe 2: 4 Tbsp tap water 1 Tbsp concentrated dish soap - dishwashing liquid soap 2 Tbsp sugar Recipe 3: 2 cups hot water 1/4 cup dish soap 1 (.25 oz) packet gelatin 2 tablespoons glycerin

Reviews

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Could you share the bubble mix recipe used?

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You may have seen a number of our Finger Knitting projects these past few months - we created some easy Finger Knitting Butterflies and wonderful Finger Knitting Bunnies recently. Today, we have some simple looking Finger Knitting Snakes.. BUT.. there is something a little different about them. Yes, we use two colours of wool, to give them that two tone snake skin textured, but we also experimented with something new... as with traditional knitting, we wanted to experiement as if you can "increase" a stitch and "decrease" a stitch when finger knitting.. and what the results would look like.. can you guess.. did our finger knitting experiment work out?? Oh yes it did... the snake's heads are created in this wonderful technique.

As with traditional finger knitting.. getting your "head around" how to increase and decrease a stitch DOES feel a little tricky at first, but once you have had a go, you will wonder why you haven't done it before.. now I am wondering what else we can finger knit with out newly found finger knitting technique

Finger Knitting Snakes - Materials

2 Colours of Wool (I like one to be green, but of course any colours go)

Googly Eyes and Glue (optional)

YOUR FINGERS! (and a little patience to learn the increase/ decrease stitch)

Finger Knitting Snake - How To:

I do think Finger Knitting How Tos lend themselves VERY well to videos.. which is why ta-daaaaa we have yet another How to Finger Knit video for you. Note that we start this project by using the two middle fingers... and then increase the stitches to the index finger and small finger, then decrease down again to the ring and middle finger... watch the video for full instructions.

Totally love these little snakes. I think they are SO CUTE!

My cat things I made them for her.. well I guess they DO make a good cat toy (but maybe exclude the google eyes and use a bit of knotted wool instead.

ee our full list of Finger Knitting Projects for lots more finger knitting ideas!

I also like these Snake Crafts for Kids - (including more Yarn Snakes)

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More than 75 creative drawing ideas for kids, including inspiring drawing prompts, games, and tips for improving drawing skills and confidence!
Looking for creative drawing ideas for kids?

Picking up a crayon and making marks on paper is often the very first art activity for young children. Drawing requires very little in the way of materials (simply a sheet of paper and a drawing tool), is easy and engaging for all ages and levels of ability, and is usually mess free.

Drawing allows children to

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EXPERIMENT with ideas and techniques

MAKE ART anywhere

INTERACT with others

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Creative Drawing Ideas for Kids

Here are over 75 creative drawing ideas for kids! These ideas, activities, and posts include drawing games, creative drawing prompts, improving drawing skills, and ways for connecting through drawing.

Fostering Creativity and Confidence in Kids Drawing

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Drawing Skills and Techniques for Kids

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Using How to Draw Books for Kids

Books with step-by-step instructions on how to draw have their time and place, especially when used as a starting point for learning specific techniques.

Activity Sheets to Encourage Kids Drawing

Drawing activity sheets can be good for art invitations, quiet-time art, or for keeping kids engaged while traveling.

Kids Drawing Prompts

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Drawing Games for Kids

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Need a fun DIY project to keep the kids entertained? Not only will they have a ton of fun with these toilet paper tube crafts but they'll also learn about how important recycling can be!

I picked out a wide variety of different crafts so whether your child loves Captain Underpants or Mermaids... there's something here for you!

Here are the ones I really like:

Toilet Roll Ninjas

"The first priority of a ninja is to win without fighting" - Masaaki Hatsumi

This easy toilet roll ninja is an absolute winner in my book! These take only three items: toilet rolls, straws, and construction paper...

They are easy to do and turn out super cool

My son and our little neighbor friend came over and we made these together and they had a blast playing with them afterward!

Toilet Paper Roll Christmas Elf

This Elf Christmas DIY craft is too cute to pass up! Some toilet tube crafts turn out very simple and almost mediocre looking... but not this one

I'm sure everyone has heard of the "elf on the shelf", right?

Well, in our household this Christmas we had a "toilet tube on the toilet"

If you're working on potty training like we are, this is such an interactive and fun way to get your little one to use the bathroom.

Instead of the Elf looking for the kids to do nice things and watching when they don't, toilet tube elf was watching Casey use the potty all by herself!

Paper Roll Airplane

This craft is so fly! This DIY airplane project uses...wait... that can't be right... yep, just a cardboard toilet paper roll

That's it, that's all you need to make it!

Simple to make and perfect for your little pilot, what could be better than that? This is a great activity when you need something to do with your kiddo and you don't want to have to gather everything under the sun, as well as spend hours doing it too

The best part about it is that it actually flies too!

Toilet Paper Roll Gingerbread Man

Run, run, as fast as you can, I'm the TOILET TUBE Gingerbread man!

If you're looking for a holiday project to bring to school or just something to put your kids in the holiday mood, this DIY Gingerbread toilet tube man is the activity for you

The items needed are all recycled, it's inexpensive, and it turns out super cute too! My little ones could make their own unique gingerbread man and all of ours turned out differently

This is awesome!

Valentine's Day Treat Poppers Craft

You NEED to see these adorable Valentine's Day treat poppers made out of toilet tubes!

I was so sad I didn't stumble into this project sooner. Our family loves to make our Vday cards unique for the kids at school and this would have been absolutely perfect for that...

You can fill these poppers with confetti, candy, sparkles, anything to tailor what you're looking for the effect to be

My kids and I will be doing this craft next year and I'll update the blog when I do!

Paper Roll Batman and Robin

I'm not saying I'm Batman, I'm just saying nobody has ever seen me and Batman in a room together...

This Batman and Robin toilet tube craft is awesome!

The new Lego movie really set the stage for the comeback of these two superheroes and I'm all about it. I grew up on Batman, and my dad was one of those comic dads for sure

My kids now love Batman and Robin just like I do and I jumped at the opportunity to try this craft out

It will not disappoint!

Paper Roll Spring Flowers Craft

Spring is in the air, or is it?

I live in West Michigan and if you guys have been keeping up with the news then you've seen those 88 car pileups, power outages, and bitterly cold temperatures

These things have all been happening in my backyard and every day I wake up and think about packing my bags and getting the heck out of this polar vortex of misery

The temperatures have slowly started to increase and I saw the sun for the first time in a long time last week and it reminded me how beautiful spring and summer in our mitten state truly is

I rounded up the troops (my children LOL) and the toilet tubes, and we made these DIY spring flowers

They stand on their own, turn out adorable, and you can teach your kids about using recyclable items while enjoying creating these cute little flower masterpieces!

Toilet Paper Roll Bee Craft for Kids

Did you know the Bumblebee does something impossible every day?

According to classical aerodynamics, it's not possible for Bees to fly. Isn't that something? I decided this was an important lesson to teach my little worker bees....wake up every day, and try to do the impossible!

This paper roll bee crafty for kids are adorable, fun, and extremely simple. All it takes ita toilet or paper roll tube, some construction paper, and scissors

Plus, it turns out SO cute

It could also be used as a great garden or porch decoration as well

Toilet Paper Roll Christmas Tree Craft

Never worry about the size of your Christmas tree. In the eyes of children, they are all 30 ft tall 🎄

Okay, maybe not this toilet paper roll Christmas tree... but it makes up for its size in cuteness!

This DIY simple and fun craft is perfect to get you in the holiday mood and can be used as a homemade ornament as well

Casey made this tree and she used it as her stuffed bears Christmas tree and even put a couple of pieces of candy under it for her "Beary", it was absolutely adorable!

Paper Roll Animals

The possibilities are endless with these DIY toilet paper roll crafts!

This tutorial will show you how to make elephants, lions, tigers, monkeys, or an alligator all with recycled items

I personally loved the lion family but the monkey seemed like the easiest to make if you and your kids are toilet tube beginners

Check them out!

Toilet Paper Tube Mermaids

Ahh summer... we are almost there!

Cold drinks by the pool, kids outside playing all day long, and gorgeous sunsets on the lake. Our Michigan family soaks up every second of summer before we hibernate for a good 6 months...

This Hula Girl and Mermaid friend toilet tube craft is absolutely MERmazing!

This is a very cute and girly craft made for our little mermaid lovers. I love this one!

Winter Toilet Paper Roll Animals

When the forecast is "holy crap I can't feel my face degrees" these winter toilet paper roll animals are the perfect thing to cheer you up!

This tutorial shows you how to successfully make an owl, penguin, fox, or a polar bear

I'll be honest, these are too cute to pass up. They are very easy to create, unique, and all from recycled items

Toilet Roll Love Bugs for Valentine's Day

This valentines day DIY love bug is a must do. Every month I aim to complete a "mommy project" where I create something to give to my kids, made by me!

Recently, Casey has been doing monthly, sometimes weekly, "Casey Projects" and I tell you what, it made all of my crafts worth it...

This February I received this love bug from her on Valentines Day. When I tell you my eyes were a river...

I mean seriously when you see how cute these are you will understand why I lost it!

The Love Bug came with a card from my husband because he helped her with this one and I finally coaxed him into telling me where he found this amazing idea

Turns out, this is what sparked the idea for this entire post. Make somebody's February with these adorable love bugs!

Shark Toilet Paper Roll Craft

School these fish with this JAWsome shark toilet paper roll craft!

Shark week is essentially a holiday in our house. Last year we made Jello with Swedish fish inside, had a cookie cake made in the shape of a shark, and we even got the kid's fins to wear around the house

After Casey went to bed (she is way too young to realize how scary sharks are) we cuddled up and would watch together for an hour every night

This would be a perfect school craft during shark week, or you can make it if you're celebrating in your house too!

DIY Captain Underpants

Did you see the new Captain Underpants movie yet?

I could not have been more excited when I heard this movie was coming out. I was SO excited, we were at the theatre on premiere night! My little Mitch absolutely loves comics (he gets this from his dad of course)

The movie was a 10/10 and so is this Captain Underpants DIY paper roll craft

It's unique, cute, and easy to make. I love the "Traa Lala" speech bubble addition to this, absolutely amazing!

Toilet Paper Roll Leprechaun Hat Craft

You've gotta try your luck at least once per day, because you could be going around lucky all day and not even know it!

Our little ones got lucky when I stumbled into this craft last year JUST in time for St. Patrick's Day

This DIY leprechaun hat is something that is not only super fun to make with the kids, but something we actually used. Both our Casey and Mitchell wore their hats to school on St. Patricks' Day and both of them said the kids in their classes talked all day about how awesome their hats were!

Plus, they were able to say "I made this" which is always my favorite part about doing this with them

Shamrocks and shenanigans for all!

Toilet Paper Roll Grinch

When the Grinch said, "am I just eating because I'm bored?" ... I felt that 😆

In fact, I felt that way too much this Holiday season. Take a break from the self-loathing this holiday season and make this DIY toilet paper roll grinch!

It's green, angry, and ready to steal your hearts and your presents! Kids love the Grinch, and they laugh at everything he does

So I guess what that means is I need to be a lot more negative and cold-hearted and my kids will think I'm hilarious?

But seriously this project is must do over the holiday season

Turn on some Christmas music (even though it's too joyful and triumphant for the Grinch), sip on some hot chocolate, and enjoy this craft!

DIY Birdhouse Craft

This adorable Birdhouse Toilet Tube craft is perfect for spring and summer!

One of my fondest childhood memories I have of my mom and me shopping for birdhouses throughout the summers

She had a collection that she kept above one of the windows in our home out to the back porch and she absolutely loved them

This year my kids and I spent a little time doing this craft so they could give it to their Grammy on mother's day.

This, along with some homemade cards made its way over to her home and when she opened it she teared up. I could tell it was something so special to her, and it stays in her back porch now

If you, your kids, or someone special in your life loves birdhouses you won't want to miss out on this one!

Paper Roll Fire Breathing Dragon

This paper roll dragon craft is here just in time for the Chinese New Year! This would be a perfect craft to make with your kids and educate them on different cultures and Holidays in other parts of the world

Plus, it's hilarious and unique too!

The Dragon is breathing fire and your kids can blow in the toilet tube hole and get a kick out of it. This is definitely one of a kind!

Toilet Paper Roll Easter Bunny Craft

This adorable DIY toilet paper roll easter bunny craft is just too cute to pass up!

The end result of this project is giant and decorative bunny ears. You can choose your own colors, or follow the tutorial because the spring colors they picked are gorgeous

This is a perfect Easter time craft and would look very pretty in a garden, or in your little one's bedroom. When we made our giant bunny ears we even added glitter, because why not?

You have to check this one out!

Cardboard Tube Tiger Craft for Kids

My kids had the idea that because I'm on this recyclable tangent with our crafts, that we should make a toilet paper roll zoo!

Mitchy even said "I bet we could make some money with this zoo" like the little entrepreneur in training he is

As I'm sure you can see from many crafts on this post, we have made a lot of animals for our new family business ... But for some reason, I'm not throwing money around yet or spending 6 months out of the year on an island in Thailand

Maybe soon? 😜

This tiger is cute, fun, and extremely easy to make. Our kids also love the show "Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood" and if you too have fans at home this would also be a perfect craft for them!

Paper Roll Angel

In Casey's room, we have a quote painted on her wall that says "you are loved little angel"

I love angels. I love the way they look, the idea of guardian angels, and I love calling my kids little angels. You can ask my husband, I am a certified angel freak 👼

It's no surprise that I would jump at any opportunity to make anything having to do with an angel with my children. Casey joined me in this craft and it turned out SO cute.

I mean seriously, when you see this you're going to want to make it right away. There's definitely room to be unique when it comes to this project, especially on the color of the hair

This was one of my absolute favorites!

Toilet Paper Roll Mummy Craft

This DIY toilet tube mummy craft is to DIE for, literally 👻

This is the perfect activity for Halloween, and it turns out so good that you'll definitely want to use it a decoration for years to come. I love how she uses gauze to make the mummy. It's pretty lifelike for just some recycled items

After seeing this craft my wheels started spinning and I think I know what my son is going to be for Halloween next year...

Updates to come in the future!

Four Seasons Tree Craft

Oh, the unpredictableness of Michigan weather. One day it's 50 and sunny and the next it's -3 degrees and snowing

And oh yeah, this happens in MARCH. Currently, this is happening currently.

When I start to think about the 5 months of winter I've witnessed this year I am typing and erasing swear words left and right. Please, help us in this mitten state!

Something Michigan is great for though is the four seasons. With these seasons come beautiful changes in the tree's that inhabit our mitten state, and many of the surrounding states around us

This DIY four seasons of trees toilet tube craft is both cute and educational.

You can choose to make them all at once, or instead, you can educate your children on every season as it comes and goes. You will not be disappointed with this one!

Dr. Seuss Lorax Toilet Paper Roll Craft

"Unless someone like you cares an awful lot, it's not going to get better. It's not" - The Lorax.

Something about Dr. Seus just pulls right at my heartstrings. As a child, I enjoyed all of the books just as much as my children do toda

It's safe to say I could not have been happier that they made the famous Lorax into a movie a couple of years ago, and it's one of my families favorites!

If you like this movie or book just as much as we do than this Lorax toilet tube craft is the one for you!

Glowing TeaLight Olympic Torch

Wow, this Olympic tea light torch made out a toilet paper roll is so unique and your kids are going to love it! Why? Because IT ACTUALLY LIGHTS UP!

Our family goes hard for the Olympics, does yours?

We spend hours in front of the TV together watching, and it's one of the few times I don't feel guilty about my kids being glued to the television

This craft is extremely aesthetically pleasing, and the glowing part really makes it one of the best toilet tube crafts out there

You need to see this!

Toilet Paper Roll Bird Feeder

This DIY bird feeder made out of a toilet paper roll is a must do!

When I was little we made this in school and it was so awesome that I have vivid memories to this day of coming home, setting it up, and watching birds eat off of it

Oh, and squirrels... Lots and lots of squirrels

Many different critters will love eating off of this and your kids will love watching it happen! There are a lot of different DIY bird feeders but this one is recyclable, easy to make, and still turns super cute!

Snow Owl Ornaments

I remember when I first started seeing owls pop up at TJ Maxx, Home Goods, Macy's, etc

I thought my secret was outThe one where you know, owls are IN! I've always been a huge fan of owls and I love that everybody else is too!

This DIY snow owl ornament is glittery, pretty, and recyclable... three of my favorite words

If you love owls, and love crafts, this is the project for you. What I love about making ornaments with the kids is that every year when I put them on the tree I'm right back in that moment of making them and creating that memory

This craft is gorgeous!

Star Wars Toilet Paper Roll Figures
"The longing you seek is not behind you. It is in front of you"
It is this star wars toilet paper roll figures craft! This craft hits close to our home because we are big star wars fans, huge

And with the new movies that have come out, our little millennials have jumped on board with us

This tutorial has essentially any character from the movie you can think of. May the force be with you and your toilet tube!

Pixar Inside Out Toilet Paper Roll Craft

If you asked my daughter what her favorite movie is she would tell you one of two things: Either Frozen or Pixar's Inside Out

We have done plenty of frozen crafts because there endless to do, but this is the first Inside Out Craft I have stumbled upon!

This tutorial will show you how to make the characters Anger, Fear, Sadness, and our favorite, Joy. They turned out awesome and are made out of a toilet paper roll and only a few other items

If you haven't seen the movie do it right now, and if you have then I highly recommend this craft!

Cardboard Tube Zebra

I have a quote I love to say to my kids when they are upset about something and that is "a zebra cannot change its stripes"

My kids are constantly whining about things I, and they, cannot change. Well, I was having one of those moments and I was complaining to my husband about my ever-changing work schedule

Sometimes, you just have to get home and complain about work for 3 hours...right? Well, I guess my little Casey was getting sick and tired of it because she yelled:

"Mommy, a zebra cannot change its SPOTS!"

Even though she botched the saying it was adorable and she was right. If you want to teach your children all about why a Zebra cannot change its stripes or just have a Zebra lover on your hands this is the perfect project for you!

Dragon Pencil Pot

This dragon pencil pot is a perfect desk decoration for your fire mouth lovers. As aesthetically pleasing as it is, it's really quite simple to make!

Mitch has had this in his bedroom for over a year now and he keeps his markers in it

He's quite the artist actually... Hmm, I wonder where he gets that from?

DIY Toilet Paper Tube Puppets

With the constant enhancement of technology, things that we enjoyed as kids just don't do it for our little millennials anymore. They would rather be posted up with their video games, iPads, and in front of the TV...

BUT, puppets are still and will always be a hit. Kids love the imaginative style of making and acting out puppet shows, and you can even combine some technology and film it for them.

These toilet tube puppets touch on the famous "3 little pigs story" and will guide you on how to make the pigs, the wolf, and even the house

This project is something that could be worked on a little at a time and when it's finally finished you can sit back and enjoy the play

Hanging Bat Craft

Source: Buggy and Buddy
I'm sure I've mentioned this before, but my husband is an absolute weirdo. I was on a girls trip with a couple of work girlfriends and he face timed me so I could say goodnight to the kids like I usually do (when I get lucky enough to get away)

Well, this time when I picked up I facetiming with a DEAD BAT! What? Why?

Turns out, the bat had come in through the fireplace and our kitty got to it... and well

That was the end of the ba, unfortunately... My husband thought it would be funny to facetime me.... No

Bats are ugly creatures in real life but this DIY hanging bat is absolutely adorable!

It's not just your average paper craft because you can also hang it on a house plant or from a lamp during Halloween time and it makes such a spooky and cute decoration

This is a must do!

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34 Easy Toilet Paper Tube Craft Ideas For Kids - Crazy Laura

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Need a fun DIY project to keep the kids entertained? Not only will they have a ton of fun with these toilet paper tube crafts but they'll also learn about how important recycling can be! I picked out a wide variety of different crafts so whether your child loves Captain Underpants or Mermaids...

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This is super fun and you can be entertained for hours! Photo credit and bubble credit: Olive and Asher Sauder:
Ingredients Olive and Asher used: 6 cups of water, 1/2 cup dish soup, 1/2 cup corn starch, 1 tablespoon baking powder, two tablespoons glycerin
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Evidence of a Native American Solar Observatory in Gloucester MA

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Features Birding · Fall Colors · Historical Significance

Open sunrise to sunset, daily.

Overview

Whether its the spooky lore surrounding these woods since its settlement by colonists in 1693 or the extensive, sometimes confusing, maze of trails, Dogtown has largely remained a local's spot and there's nothing quite like it on the North Shore.

This moderate loop hike traverses this Essex National Heritage area, distinguished by its beautiful, quiet stretch of forest between Rockport and Gloucester, making it a great option for folks who are looking for solitude and maybe don't mind getting a little lost.

Need to Know

Description

From the parking area off Cherry St., head further into the woods along a nice stretch of uphill road. Because this hike is a loop, folks can decide to stick to this clockwise routing (as mapped) or do it in reverse. Doing it in reverse gets to the Babson Boulders first, while this routing saves them for last.

For this hike, continue straight onto the wide, unimproved Dogtown Road. After 0.7 miles, keep an eye out for the spur trail to the "Never Try Never Win" boulder and the Jas Merry gravestone from 1892.

Continue along Dogtown Road to the northeast to the Dogtown Square intersection. Stay left, continuing onto Wharf Road as it winds north to intersect with Common Road ( Wharf Road splits, stay right, though either section will get to Common Road).

Turn right onto Common Road, a wide unimproved road, toward Peter's Pulpit.

Continue north toward intersection 16 onto the Luce Trail to head to the Whale's Jaw, a glacial erratic (granite boulder leftover from a melting glacier) that split after an uncontrolled fire in 1989, losing its namesake resemblance.

Stay to the right at the intersection with the Denison Trail Connector and continue toward intersection 18. This marks the northernmost point of this loop hike. Continue along the Luce Trail as it bends to the east (right) and look for the Briar Swamp Trail heading right (south).

The Briar Swamp Trail skirts along the eastern side of Briar Swamp before passing the Boardwalk section and an intersection with the Luce Trail and Nellie's Trail. Turn left onto Nellie's Trail, which is riddled with rocks and roots to watch your footing on. After 4.3 miles, look for the spur trail to the Prosperity Follows Service boulder and the intersection with Dogtown Road. Take the road for a short section before heading left onto the Babson Boulder Trail.

This is one of the more popular trails in Dogtown due to the namesake Babson Boulders, which dot the sides of the path, sometimes facing the opposite direction. These boulders were charitably commissioned by Roger Babson during the Great Depression in order to help stimulate the stone cutting industry of this area.

Enjoy the downhill stroll through this stretch of woods before returning on the Old Gravel Road along the northeast boundary of the Babson Reservoir.

History & Background

Settled by colonists in 1693 until it's abandonment in 1830.

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Dogtown Loop Hiking Trail, Gloucester, Massachusetts

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Open sunrise to sunset, daily. Whether its the spooky lore surrounding these woods since its settlement by colonists in 1693 or the extensive, sometimes confusing, maze of trails, Dogtown has largely remained a local's spot and there's nothing quite like it on the North Shore.

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With schools, races, events, concerts, etc. being canceled around the world, life can feel overwhelming and out of control.
But they cannot cancel hope, love, or the human spirit!
The Un-Canceled project is about taking the most important aspects of our lives back. It is about refusing to allow fear to make us angry or unkind to others. It is about moving our bodies, focusing on the positive, and celebrating the things that make us the most human.

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6 weeks of FREE Virtual Running Races in April and May for everyone who has had a race cancelled/postponed, or anyone just looking for something positive and fun to focus on and bring a little normalcy to this crazy time. Choose from 5K, 8K, 10K, 15K, Half Marathon, Marathon, and Ultra (31+ Miles).

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simple 5 minute construction to make a straw rocket!

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Making straw rockets is a great playdate activity. We also make straw rockets a lot on rainy afternoons. They are so easy to set up, make, and clean up, they've become one of my favorite suggestions to the kids. It's something they are always excited to do, and there's really no mess, except cleaning up (what remains of) the rockets after you're done!

How To Make Straw Rockets

Straws

Printer paper (light-weight paper)

Tape (or glue)

Scissors

1. Cut a piece of 8 x 11 printer paper into 12 pieces. If you are holding the paper so the long sides are on the side and the shorter side on the top, you'd cut 6 lines across, and then 1 line down the center. Each piece is about 2″ by 4″ - but they really do not have to be exact at all.

2. Decorate the paper. We usually use crayons or markers. Stickers are fun - but can weigh down your rocket!

3. Roll the paper strip loosely around the straw.

4. Tape the roll along the edge to keep it rolled. You could also use glue - but my kids usually want the results right away, and don't want to wait for it to dry!

5. Fold the top of the paper tube down and tape it. We just fold it the tube down, but you could also fold the edges in if you wanted it to look a little neater from the front.

6. Put the paper tube on the straw - and blow!

There lots of ways to play with the rocket straws - race them, aim them at targets, see how far you can blow them, blow multiple rockets at once!

Other STEM ideas - 15 Crafts that Fly

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STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics) challenges using every day supplies.

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For nearly a year and a half now I have been teaching STEAM classes for homeschoolers. (STEAM is an acronym for Science / Technology / Engineering / Art / Math.)

One of the classes I taught late last year was focused on engineering challenges. The kids had so much fun working in groups and working individually to design and build a number of structures and projects.

I decided it would be fun to compile a list of awesome engineering challenges that are sure to stimulate kids' creativity and critical thinking skills.

The wonderful building challenges below utilize a wide range of materials and encourage children to design, build, and adjust plans to create some very cool structures, towers, boats, and more.

Build a hex bug maze from Buggy and Buddy

Build gumdrop structures from Little Bins for Little Hands

Build a tower out of straws and tape from Lemon Lime Adventures

Build a marble run using cardboard rolls and tape from Tinkerlab

Build a raft that floats on water from Kitchen Counter Chronicles

Build a structure using cups, craft sticks, and blocks from Frugal Fun 4 Boys and Girls

Build a LEGO boat that can hold pennies from Kids' STEAM Lab

Build a race car using K'nex from Playdough to Plato

Build a road using an egg carton and paint brushes from Preschool Powol Packets

Build a structure from paper blocks from Babble Dabble and Do

Build a Rube Goldberg machine from Brain Power Boy

Build a turbo charged LEGO car from Geek Pack Hack

Build a bridge using straws from Relentlessly Fun, Deceptively Educational

Build a candy tower from Science Sparks

Build a structure using cardboard from Happy Hooligans

Looking for more hands-on activities that incorporate Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM)? Then you'll love STEAM Kids! This book features 52 hands-on activities are helpfully identified by category (science / technology / engineering / art / math) so you know exactly what skills your kids are developing.

Grab a copy of the e-book delivered as a PDF download (or this e-book for EU residents) and in print at Amazon.

More resources for STEAM learning

Most STEAM posts from Gift of Curiosity:

Looking for even more STEAM ideas for your classroom? Check out these printable resources:
Find more awesome building challenges on my Engineering Challenges Pinterest board.

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