I have always cringed at the idea of painting over someone else’s art work. I think about the time and energy they put into it, and the thought kills me. I never draw on a student’s work and don’t allow others to in art class. But… a while back I […]
Uncategorized
Exploring Light With Children- Shadow Puppets
I could lecture my students about light and shadow, how shadows are made, about silhouette and shape, teach them about the difference between translucent and opaque … but I believe that hands-on learning is the best way for a child to fully grasp a mysterious concept like light. So we put […]
Figment Creative Tinkering Boxes- Exploring Loose Parts
In my Figment Creative Labs art classes, we explore a lot of different materials and do a lot of exploratory play. I often offer the kids a selection of loose parts to inspire creativity or as an invitation to play or create. This could lead to them building something, or […]
Shark Silhouette Sun Catcher Craft
I found these amazing magnifying sheets at Dollar Tree a couple years ago, and I just can’t get enough of them. I snatch all of them up when ever I find them at Dollar Tree. My favorite thing to do with the sheets is make sun catchers with the kids. […]