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Coffee Filter Flower: Capillary Action
Coffee Filter Flowers & Capillary Action A hands-on lesson in how plants drink There’s something magical about watching color travel. In this lesson, students create vibrant coffee filter flowers while exploring one of the most important processes in plant biology: capillary action — the way water moves through tiny spaces without needing gravity to pull
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The “Chatterbox” Comeback: A Classic Paper Toy with Big Creative Power
The “Chatterbox” Comeback: A Classic Paper Toy with Big Creative Power Remember the paper fortune tellers from childhood? The ones folded from a single square of paper—opened and closed with fingers while someone picked a color and a number? In my classroom, I’ve brought it back as the “Chatterbox”—and it’s become one of the most
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Discovering the Magic of Color in Nature: Making Paint from Dirt
Discovering Color in Nature: Making Paint from Dirt This week, our art class took a little adventure to our very own “Secret Garden” on campus. With diggers, dump trucks, shovels and spades, we set out to collect dirt from different areas around the garden. We quickly noticed that the soil wasn’t all the same —
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The Magic of Watercolor: Kindergarten Artists Explore “How We Express Ourselves”
Watercolor Wonder: Kindergarten Artists Explore “How We Express Ourselves” This week in the art room, our kindergarteners dove into the world of watercolor painting as part of our “How We Express Ourselves” unit. The focus? Creative freedom—with a splash of foundational technique. We began by introducing a few basic line techniques: dashed lines, straight lines,
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The Magic of an Organic Learning Moment: Paper Doll Fashion Design
A beautiful, organic learning moment — combining storytelling, creative expression, and real-world problem-solving, all sparked by a poem! Spontaneous Design & Craft Activity: Paper Doll Fashion Design What began as a quiet indoor reading session on a rainy day blossomed into an unexpected exploration of fashion design and creativity. While reading a collection of short
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Paper Microphones: Simple, Fun, and Full of Expression!
🎤 Paper Microphones: Simple, Fun, and Full of Expression! This week in art, we created paper microphones—a low-prep, high-fun activity that tied perfectly into our current UOI, How We Express Ourselves. The idea is super simple:Students decorate a piece of paper with drawings that reflect feelings, ideas, or characters—anything that helps them express their voice
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Bridging STEAM and Cognitive Learning: Color Mixing with Bee-Bots!
Bridging STEAM and Cognitive Learning: Color Mixing with Bee-Bots! Recently, we invited parents to join in for a day of fun and learning at school where we showcased the curriculum in color. I was tasked with creating an activity combining technology, cognitive learning, and color. The challenge was to create an activity that ticks all
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Exploring the Magic of the Rainforest: A Kindergarten Art Adventure!
🌿 Exploring the Rainforest: A Kindergarten Art Adventure This month in kindergarten, we took a deep dive into the lush, colorful world of the rainforest—and we brought it to life right in our classroom with a collaborative mural project that combined art, science, and storytelling. We began our journey with a question:“What animals live in
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Early Years Artists Learn to Draw Frogs with Numbers and Arrows!
Kindy Artists Learn to Draw Frogs with Numbers and Arrows! This week in art, our kindergarten students took their first leap into drawing frogs — and they did it in a fun and structured way! Using a bold frog outline marked with numbers and arrows, our little artists followed a clear path to create their
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How to Make a Simple Paper Plate Toucan with Kindies (5-minute Craft)
🖍️ Paper Plate Toucan Craft – Simple, Bold & Tropical! Brighten up your day with this easy, colorful toucan craft made from just one paper plate! This project is perfect for kids of all ages and uses simple supplies you probably already have at home or in the classroom. What makes this toucan extra fun?
Rebecca
Growing creative, confident global thinkers through art and design.
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