I love printmaking! Printmaking has always been one of my favorite art forms to do with kids because any kid can be successful no matter their level artistic ability. The process of printmaking and pulling the print is like a big surprise to kids and give an added excitement factor. One of my favorite printing techniques is printing with back of a cupcake tin or muffin pan to make a series of evenly spaced circles. I thought this technique would…
Calling all parents and caregivers of kids age 2-7... are you wondering what the heck to do with your kids this summer? Traditional summer camps canceled? Still working from home and nervous to send your kids to camp or daycare? Just looking for some fun ideas to entertain kids on evenings and weekends? You have come to the right place my friend and you are definitely not alone! I have created a FREE virtual summer camp for kids that includes…
I love Pop Art for so many reasons. Its bright, its fun and its easily accessible for kids. Kids love the bright, bold colors, the recognizable pop culture objects and the similarities to comics and cartoons. Pop art has always been my favorite type of art to teach to my elementary students and I thought I'd give it a go with my preschoolers for U Ready Kids Camp flower week. Andy Warhol has a beautiful series of hibiscus flower silkscreen…
Here’s a fun process art activity to do with the kiddos using paper, paint and a salad spinner. One of the best parts about this lesson is the mess stays contained making for easy clean-up! HOW TO: 1️⃣Trace the salad spinner basket onto a piece of paper (card stock if you have it) and cut out the circle. 2️⃣Squirt several different colors of paint close to the center of the circle. Try quarter-sized blobs or squirt the paint into…