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Try these tips and tricks for decorating Valentine cookies with kids. This is a fun, creative Valentine’s Day activity for the whole family! Updated January 2024 This time of year, we have to do all things heart-related. And that includes...

Learn how to draw easy 3D letters, just like the artist Robert Indiana, then color them with shadows for some extra dimension.SaveSaveSaveSave These stacked letters were inspired by the work of Robert Indiana, an American artist, famous for his series...

Create unique blot art for Valentine’s Day with symmetry painting. Kids of all ages, especially toddlers, LOVE this process art activity! Updated January 2024 Have you’ve tried blot art with your kids? You may also know it as blotto painting,...

Below you’ll find an easy step-by-step tutorial for how to draw a Groundhog and a Groundhog Coloring Page. Check out the Groundhog directed drawing in the video above to help your students get their best results! Drawing of a Groundhog...

Download our free printable and craft up some Taylor Swift Valentines and friendship bracelets perfect for any Swiftie in your life. So easy and so fun! My tween daughter is a self-identified Swiftie. Our house is filled with non-stop singing,...

Below you’ll find an easy step-by-step tutorial video for how to draw a Polar Bear and a Polar Bear Coloring Page. Narrow eyes and a small forehead let you know exactly who he is. Polar Bear Drawing Draw a Polar...

Andrea Martelle Andrea lives in Cumberland, Maine with her family. Previous to working at the Artful Parent, she taught Kindergarten for many years, working with English Language Learners and she also spent time teaching at a local children’s art studio....

Below you’ll find an easy step-by-step tutorial for a Jean-Michel Basquiat art project for kids. He was a musician, graffiti artist and poet, but most famous for his expressive paintings. More about this Jean-Michel Basquait Art Project for Kids Jean-Michel...

Try this beautiful version of the melting ice experiment from the book Play Make Create by Meri Cherry. It involves adding color to melting ice tunnels and making beautiful ice sculptures.  Updated January 2024 We are big fans of mixing...

Below you’ll find an easy step-by-step tutorial for how to draw a Snowy City Tutorial Video and Coloring Page. The swirly sky is a nod to Van Gogh’s famous Starry Night painting. Snowy City Painting Snowy City Tutorial Video The...