A classic childhood craft – autumn leaf print art is a gorgeous now as it was when we were children. Here are some ideas to add some extra sensory dimensions, and craft ideas that make the most of your lovely leaf prints.
Easy homemade Advent calendar
Exploring maths and art :: a new series from NurtureStore
Welcome to a new series on NurtureStore where we’re going to be exploring maths and art, learning more about each by learning about them together. Today we’re all about circles.
Maths and art: circles art [Read more…]
How to make owl bunting
It’s turning into owl week here at NurtureStore! So far we’ve had owl masks and a no-sew owl costume, today we have owl bunting.
How to make owl bunting [Read more…]
Creating Wearable Art: Printmaking with Kids
Creating art they can wear provides a wonderful incentive to motivate children who are less interested in art making projects. Of course, those who like to get creative will love this one too! Christie Burnett from Childhood101 joins us today with a fantastic tutorial, sharing one of the ideas from her brilliant new book Time to Create: Hands On Explorations in Process Art for Young Children. It’s a book I love, packed with creative kids’ ideas, so do click through to take a look.Here’s Christie…
Creating Wearable Art: Printmaking with Kids [Read more…]
Activities for toddlers :: art and crafts
Welcome to day two of our week long series dedicated to the lovely, playful and sometimes willful stage of childhood that is toddlerhood. Yesterday we looked at sensory play and today we’re got some of our favourite ideas for arts and crafts. They’re ideas which are just right for two- and three-year olds (but also great for bigger kids too!)
