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What is Process Art for Kids and Why is It Important?

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Let’s take a look at what process art is and how beneficial it is for kids of all ages. I have had some amazing discussions with coworkers and other educators about process art for kids.  And I am a BIG fan of open-ended art experiences for kids. So I’m excited to share some of that informationKeep Reading

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Invitation to Create Halloween Contact Paper Art

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Collage of sticky art with text that reads Halloween contact paper art.

In this Halloween contact paper art, one of my favorite Halloween activities for preschoolers, kids will explore transient, sensory art. It’s such an engaging, hands-on activity that the kids are sure to love! I love offering different art invitations to young children. This lets them explore different mediums and art techniques in a safe environment.Keep Reading

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Corn Painting is a Fun, Easy Process Art Activity for Kids

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Corn painting is a well-loved process art activity that you definitely want to add to your list of fall activities for preschoolers. I have done some variation of this simple corn art for years and years (and years!) now. It never fails to engage and inspire the children, no matter their age. Related: Fall ArtKeep Reading

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30 Fabulous Fall Art Projects Sure to Be a Hit With the Kids

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If you’re looking for inspiration for fall art projects with kids, you’ve come to the right place! You’ll find tons of fall process art activities to try this season. Related: Pumpkin Crafts for Preschoolers and Toddlers Fall Art for Preschoolers If you’re a regular reader of Fun-A-Day, you already know I am a big fanKeep Reading

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Splat Art: Explore Science and Art in Preschool

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This splat art is a crazy fun way to help kids explore science through art. Add it to your list of process art ideas, as it’s sure to be a favorite with your students. Related: Easy Art for Kids with Dot Art My students and I enjoy impromptu “messy play days” during preschool. When theKeep Reading

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Make an Egg Sculpture for a Fun Easter Art Project

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collage of kid made egg sculptures with text that reads easter art project with plastic eggs

This is one Easter art project the kiddos are going to want to do again and again (and again)! While I think it’s perfect before Easter, it would also be a fun idea to try after Easter. It’s a great way to use up all those plastic eggs that seem to multiply this time ofKeep Reading

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How to Create Absolutely Beautiful Flowers with Coffee Filter Art

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Explore science and art concepts with coffee filter flowers - an awesome coffee filter art project for kids

Below you’ll find directions for making beautiful coffee filter art flowers with kids. I even have free printable templates for you to grab at the end of the post. What a great addition to your spring activities for preschoolers and kindergarten kids. I love art. Science with kids is something else I adore. And IKeep Reading

Filed Under: Early Learning, Preschool Arts and Crafts Tagged With: Flowers & Plants, Process Art, Spring

Painting a Car is a Super Fun Summer Art Project to Try with the Kids

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Collaborative, transient summer art project - paint the car

I’ll admit it, I’m pretty blessed. I work with amazing colleagues, kiddos, and families. I get to teach in a way that aligns with my educational philosophy, and I get to do super fun activities with the kiddos. Like this amazingly fun summer art project that we set up during one of last year’s summer camps.Keep Reading

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Color Collage Art Project for Kids

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Process art and open-ended crafts are such fun for kiddos, and I love that a lot of learning can be integrated into art projects. We recently made a color collage as part of our Book Club Play Dates series. In addition to being a fun piece of collaborative art, it worked on many early learningKeep Reading

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Quick as a Cricket Art Activity for Preschoolers

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This Quick as a Cricket art activity combines a well-loved children’s book with colorful art. You’ll definitely want to add this to your process art ideas. While we enjoy crafts around here, process art is by far where most of the kids’ creativity is focused on. During the preschool year, my students explore it almostKeep Reading

Filed Under: Preschool Arts and Crafts Tagged With: Book Club Play Dates, Process Art

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