One of my family's favorite things to do during the summer is go to the beach. We always have a blast swimming in the water, eating our picnic lunch, and playing on the beach. My toddler especially loves to play in the sand with all of this sand toys. From making car tracks to drawing pictures, he can spends hours coming up with all sorts of different creations. Since we can't always make it to the beach, I thought that it would be fun for my toddler to use his sand toys with one of his … [Read more...]
Popsicle Painting: Outdoor Activity for Kids
The rain has finally stopped and the sunshine is beginning to peer out from behind the clouds. It's time to get outside and let the summer fun begin! We spent all afternoon Popsicle Painting. It's one of our favorite outdoor activities for kids, because it is super fun summer activity and a blast for all ages. How To Make A Popsicle Painting: Supplies: Popsicle Mold Water Food Coloring Directions: The night before you plan to do this activity, fill a popsicle mold … [Read more...]
How To Create A LEGO Duplo Block Painting
My children like to create crafts but they also love process art activities. Process art is an open-ended activity where the focus is on how the art is created instead of what it will look like after it is completed. Process art lets children express their creativity, use their imagination, explore the world around them, and make their own decisions. Like many toddlers, my two-year-old loves to paint! He was so excited when I told him that we would be using his favorite blocks to paint … [Read more...]