Fun Thanksgiving Turkey Craft
When I first started teaching Kindergarten, I felt pressured to make cutesy crafts for holidays. Most of the time, I didn’t mind, but when it came to Thanksgiving, it seemed like every teacher had...
Category: Art
Dot Day is September 15th
On September 15th, teachers across the country will be hosting their students in celebrating Dot Day. Inspired by Peter H. Reynolds’ book “The Dot,” it is a global celebration of creativity, courage, and self-expression....
How to Make an Easter Bunny Craft
Easter is right around the corner. We’re decorating the house, dyeing eggs, and making bunny crafts. The boys’ favourite part of this Easter bunny craft was painting their hands and feet. Let’s hop to...
Make a Stained Glass Craft for Lent
Remember the days when your teacher would turn on the overhead projector and spend 5 minutes trying to get the transparency in the right direction? Maybe your school still has one or two machines...
Kindergarten Inquiry about the Solar System
This Solar System inquiry started when students were shown footage of the Mars 2020 launch. The Perseverance Rover was due to land on Mars later the same week so there was a lot...
Dyeing Easter Eggs with Water, Vinegar, and Food Colouring
The best, classic method of dyeing Easter eggs with tips on how to do it with a class of students (and not lose your mind!)
Transient Art Easter Eggs
Easter is coming up, and that means it’s time for some Easter eggs! But not just any old Easter eggs. I’m talking about transient art Easter eggs. What are those, you ask? Transient art...
Kindergarten Lessons about Famous Artists
We started a unit about Famous Artists. By showing a wide range of styles and pieces of art, the goal was to allow students to expand their ideas about art. Scroll to the bottom...
How to Paint Blown Out Eggs
Sometimes I wonder what it’s like to live in a place where winter isn’t so harsh. Do people have the same appreciation for the warmth and sunshine we do in Southern Ontario? Decorating for...
All About Dandelions
Listen to information about dandelions here: https://kids.britannica.com/kids/article/dandelion/353036
