Love is in the air… love for art, that is! And it’s time for Valentine projects! We love open-ended, you never know what will turn out, kind of art around here. So here are 25 Valentine Process Art Projects for the kiddos. I’m going to use a bit of a loose definition of process art here. Typically…
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Gorgeous Spin Art Hearts Painting Activity for Kids
We love the creative sparks that fly when we add process art to our day. So we got out the salad spinner, did some spin painting and made these gorgeous Spin Art Hearts!! They’re gorgeously swirly and every heart is unique, just like the kids that make them. And the science behind the swirl makes…
Valentine Sculpture for Kids
We like to do open-ended art projects at the Left Brain Craft Brain house. We forage for art supplies from the shelves and see where they take us. It’s kind of like an arty version of leftover stew some days… And with some projects the results are magical, meaningful and fun. This Free Form Valentine Sculpture…
Christmas STEAM Advent Calendar: 25 Days of Learning Play
Ready for Christmas yet? Here’s your chance to get everything you need all in one stop. 25 Days of Learning Play with a Christmas STEAM Advent Calendar is filled with Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math activities for kids. Plus get a ton of Christmas crafts, party, food and more ideas from the other creative bloggers in…
40 of the Best Art Projects for Kids
Art is a true passion for me! And it’s something I KNOW your kids are going to love. Here are the very best art projects for kids. This list is sure to get those creative juices flowing! Use this set of 28 Days of STEM Activities and STEAM Activities for Kids posts to excite the kids…
10+ Awesome Ways to Learn Math by Painting
I love finding activities that inspire both sides of my brain. I’m the daughter of a painter and an engineer and although I became an engineer, the other side of my brain always calls out to me too. So for a little bilateral brain food for you and the kiddos, here are 10+ Ways to Learn…
Homemade Gifts: How to Make Math Painted Coasters
What parent doesn’t love a good homemade gift? This year, the kids can create these hand painted coasters! They turn out beautiful and a great way to add in a little math art to your DIY crafting. This post contains affiliate links. We do a lot of crafting around here. I know kids love math…
Gelli Printing – An Easy Art Project You’ll Want to Do
If you haven’t tried printmaking with the kids, now is the time! You’ll only need a couple materials to make this art project a success. Gelli printing takes mixed media art creations to another level, but it’s easy enough for the kids to do too! This post contains affiliate links. What is Gelli Printing? Gelli arts are…
STEAM Play: Computer Part Mandalas
A few weeks ago we deconstructed some electronics. And the fun and the parts just keep living on, this week in some creative skill building Computer Part Mandalas. Kids can combine engineering and art for a true STEAM project. This post contains affiliate links. SAFETY NOTES: Please do not work with CRT (cathode-ray tube) monitors. These…
An Artful Easter – Inspired by The Artful Year Book
I am so excited by a little package I got in the mail the other day. It was a copy of The Artful Year, a gorgeous new book by Jean Van’t Hul, the creative brain behind The Artful Parent. If you follow my Facebook page, you know that I love how she creates accessible ways to…