Concept Painting

09/23/201302/26/20143 Comments

[Contributor Post at Allfortheboys.com]

We’re so excited to announce our new collaboration with Allison at All For The Boys! We’ll be regularly sharing a variety of fun and educational posts on her blog. As a new contributor, we’ll start with a series called Teaching Concepts.

The first in our series is pre number concepts, discussing the differences between big and small. Understanding basic concepts helps strengthen a child’s vocabulary and builds early mathematical skills. Instead of using traditional paper and pencil, we combined sensory materials with a fun twist – squishy toys and glowing neon paint!

For the full activity, see Concept Sensory Painting at All For The Boys blog.

Bouncy Ball Art – An Invitation to Paint and Play

09/04/201303/31/201551 Comments

Grab your bouncy balls, paint, and paper and let’s explore open-ended messy art today! Bouncy ball art is so much fun! Our invitation to paint and play is messy, encourages movement, and is a great sensory experience. Trust me though, this mess is so worth it! Who needs a paintbrush when you have bouncy balls! It’s bounce, bounce, bounce time! Continue reading →

Carpet Square Painting & Sensory Board

09/02/201303/31/201547 Comments

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We love to explore the process of painting with everything but a paintbrush! I was cleaning out my sewing box today and stumbled upon these carpet samples from Home Depot! I tend to collect everything for projects, so I knew they’d come in handy someday! I set up these invitations to paint with no expectations in mind. C really enjoys exploring the materials and bright colors! Continue reading →

Yarn Line Painting

07/14/201303/31/20156 Comments

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Yarn line painting is another fun and simple activity in our homemade fun series! Who needs paintbrushes, right?! Let’s explore our creativity and paint with yarn! Continue reading →

Boot Print Poem

06/14/201305/19/20167 Comments

Nothing say’s Happy Father’s Day like a homemade card! Let’s put a spin on it this year and capture Daddy and son(s) foot prints. We can’t spoil the surprise, so let’s use Dads boot print! Continue reading →

Shapes Bubble Wrap Painting

05/30/201303/31/20159 Comments

Pop, pop, pop! Let’s paint with bubble wrap today! This activity makes learning shapes fun! Plus, a quick lesson is color recognition, tracing, and cutting! Not only is it fun, but its a great sensory experience too. This would make a super fun Valentines Day craft too – heart bubble wrap painted cards. Continue reading →

Egg Carton Caterpillar

05/15/201304/07/20145 Comments

We love recycling materials to make fun, easy crafts for kids. Our egg carton caterpillar is great for story-time and pretend play.

Material Needed:

Paper egg carton
Scissors
Pipe cleaners
Paint or markers

What’s Next:

First, cut the egg carton in half lengthwise. I used adult scissors for this part, it was tough. Tip: To make it look more rounded, cut the base off around the edges, but AFTER you paint it. If you cut before, it compromises the strength of it. The seams at the top started to break where the colors met. Next, choose your medium — paint or markers.

Little C started to paint, then it was ATTACK of the animals, lol!

He ended up doing an animal foot print painting and I finished the caterpillar. Set aside to dry then draw a face on the front of the caterpillar.

Turn the carton upside down and help your child poke two short pieces of pipe cleaner through one end to create antennae; bend over tips, they are pointy! Let your child’s imagination soar as they play with their new caterpillar! Little C decided to have a snack with his, lol! 😉

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