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The benefits of process art for children – free printable poster

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I’ll guide you through four weeks of beautiful and fun art projects that you can enjoy with your children. At home or at school, these process art projects will give you an interesting framework of activities that you can weave into your weeks, so your children are engaged, creating and enjoying themselves all through art. See more details of Art Spark here.

This extract from my new book Nurture Art looks at the benefits of process art for children. There’s a free poster and links to more process art resources that you can use with your children to help them explore art and exercise their creative muscles.

What are the benefits of process art for children - includes free printable poster and process art ideas

Free printable: the benefits of process art for children

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Firework crafts and cookies

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These firework crafts and cookies are great whether you’re celebrating 4th July, Diwali, New Year or Bonfire Night on 5th November. All the ideas are child-friendly – no noisy bangs, but some yummy edible fireworks and gorgeous craft ideas.

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Simple recipes for kids :: choc chip flapjack

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I love having a stash of simple recipes for kids on hand for when the children want to do some baking. This choc chip flapjack recipe is a really great one for kids to try. It’s quick and easy to make, uses ingredients you probably have to hand (or at least available the local store) and it lets children practise lots of practical kitchen and maths skills. Oh, and did I mention it’s yummy?

simple recipe for kids flapjack

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Autumn play dough recipe: trees with pasta leaves

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It’s wonderful for children to have their play inspired by nature and this autumn play dough recipe combines the colours of the season with lots of sensory textures – and lessons about the changing of the seasons.

Here’s how to dye the pasta leaves and enjoy a seasonal sensory play idea.

Clever idea : fall tree play dough recipe


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