Tag Archives: Art

How to Display Your Child’s Art in Your Home

Posted on August 27, 2012 by

Some people shy away from hanging and displaying their children’s art in their home, but I think it makes a home feel warmer, more personable and meaningful.  Children also love seeing their work on display and it shows them that … Continue reading →

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Magnetic Sculpture Art Wall

Posted on August 17, 2012 by

Here’s the second new area in our school room that will promote creativity over the next school year.  I’m so excited about it and so are the boys.  I purchased an inexpensive magnet board at IKEA, the wood pieces were … Continue reading →

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arts & jazz kinda weekend

Posted on April 30, 2012 by

                         What’s better than kicking off your shoes, spreading out a blanket underneath the shade of a tree and listening to live music?  Nothing.  To make it even better, this was the first year we didn’t … Continue reading →

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New Year, New Start

Posted on January 2, 2012 by

Happy New Year everyone!  We started a new tradition this holiday season.  I began an art project that we hope to continue each year to archive the kids’ growth and interests.  Each year, I will create an original piece of … Continue reading →

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Fall Leaf Activities

Posted on November 7, 2011 by

We went on a nature walk this morning in search of Fall leaves.  We wanted to recreate this activity, inspired by Discovery Days and Montessori Moments.  After our walk, we started by looking at the leaves through a magnifying glass.  … Continue reading →

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Watercolor Pumpkins

Posted on November 4, 2011 by

I’m a huge supporter of artistic freedom.  In our home, we have hours of open-ended art when the boys create whatever they want and follow whatever artistic whim they feel at the moment.  Occasionally, I organize a more structured art … Continue reading →

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ZIG ZAG Book Inspired Art Project

Posted on October 26, 2011 by

ZIG ZAG by Robert D. San Souci is a heartwarming tale about a doll made out of scratch fabrics.  The other dolls say unkind things to him about his appearance, but deep down inside he knows he’s special and sets out on … Continue reading →

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Painting with Water

Posted on June 24, 2011 by

The other day, while we were playing in Tom’s magical yard, Asher invented water painting {unprompted by me}.  It didn’t take long for John Robert to join him…Asher’s enthusiasm was contagious.  Tom has a rock that catches the perfect amount of … Continue reading →

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Soda Bottle Flowers

Posted on June 22, 2011 by

To celebrate the official start of summer, we made these beautiful flower sculptures out of 2 liter bottles, acrylic paint and pipe cleaners.   Nothing is as beautiful to me as the artwork of my children.  I love finding ways to … Continue reading →

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Learning Shapes with Art

Posted on June 16, 2011 by

We added 2 new materials to our shelves this month.  The first one is the Coin Counting activity I posted about here and the second is an art project inspired by the book Ship Shape by Stella Blackstone.  If you haven’t … Continue reading →

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