Author Archives: Julia Gorham
The importance of art for Pre-Schoolers
Written by Julia Gorham Children are naturally curious. From the minute they gain control of their limbs, they work to put themselves out into the world to see how it all works. They explore, observe and imitate, trying to … Continue reading
Onion skin and petal pattern Easter eggs
These eggs have a distinctly old world feel about them and add class to your Easter basket. Just remember that you start out with the uncooked eggs as the boiling is part of the art process. You will need: … Continue reading
Easter Marbled Wax Eggs
With Easter just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about crafts and activities you can do with your kids. Dyed eggs have been done before many times, but here’s a beautiful twist on an old favourite. Use wax … Continue reading
Stick Family Art Activity
A child’s immediate family are the centre of his world and we want to celebrate their importance at school too. Here is a unique way to show their value through natural materials through this stick family art activity. You will … Continue reading
3 Dough and 3 Paint Recipes to Keep Young Kids Busy
Looking for some sensory ways to keep your kids busy? Working with dough and paint is a toddler favourite activity, and will interest all preschoolers too. Peanut Butter Playdough 1 part peanut butter 1 part non-fat powdered milk 1 … Continue reading
Lolly Stick House
Lolly sticks are a colourful, cheerful addition to any artwork and you can use them in mutiliple ways. You can make a lolly stick house / ice cream stick house using both coloured and plain sticks and decorate them. … Continue reading
Goop Recipe
Are you a looking for a way for your child to have a lot of fun as well as build a sensory experience? Goop is an excellent way to do this and this goop recipe will help to achieve this … Continue reading
Spring Art Activities for Toddlers and Pre Schoolers
Spring has sprung! Although the recent nip in the air might have you believing it still might be cold, we are certainly headed in the direction of warmer weather. To celebrate the season we have some art and crafts you … Continue reading
Paper Bag Kite
This is a fun activity for children, not only in making it (exercising fine motor skills) but it is a lot of fun for them to run around and enjoy the streamers running behind them (gross motor skills). What … Continue reading
“I bought a flower” Cute Video
This child shows how cute she is as she describes how and where she bought her flower and how she intends to take care of it.
