Art Is A Vehicle Towards Many Destinations

Looking for a play based way to explore art and pre writing skills in kindergarten? This resource does just that focusing on the element of line in visual arts. This easy to implement art product is a great reusable art resource for any kindergarten class. Use this activity as an art and fine motor center or whole group activity. Differentiated to meet the needs of your students. Print template 1 for students who require guidance to trace a variety of lines. Use template 2 for students who wish to lead their own learning and draw their own assortment of lines. This is a great kindergarten activity for pre writing skills, fine motor and art skills.

All those broken crayons in your classroom now have a creative purpose! This guide will walk you through step by step on how to make the best homemade crayons by reusing broken ones. Melted crayons make a very unique and cost efficient student gift during special events and holidays. Place them in your classroom birthday box or prize bin to save money! The possibilities are endless. You can even incorporate the peeling of the papers as a fun fine motor activity in your kindergarten class. Get your students to sort the crayons according to color. Tips and tricks are included to save you time. Pages with real pictures in color are also included for ideas and inspiration. Details on how to make the donut crayon with icing are also included. The best places to find silicone molds are listed in this resource or keep it simple and use a mini muffin sheet. The recipe is in black and white.

I hope you enjoy this fun kindergarten hack!

This kindergarten color mixing art activity is a great play based way of exploring the element of color in art. Reuse this simple 1 page template every year as you explore colors in kindergarten. Simply print in black and white.  The educator will drop a small amount of paint (2 different colors) on each side.  Students will paint each side and then mix both colors in the middle to create a new secondary color. A HOW TO GUIDE with read aloud suggestions is included.  

Looking for a play based way to explore art in kindergarten? This resource does just that focusing on the element of COLOR. This element of color write the room is a great reusable art activity for any kindergarten class. Differentiated to meet the needs of your students. Simply print the cards in color, laminate, cut and then hide them around your classroom. Students will go on a scavenger hunt to find the different color monsters and either color/write, trace or check off their discoveries! 

Exploring the elements of design in the early years can be a daunting task. This easy to implement art product is a great reusable resource for any kindergarten class. Use each element as a center or whole group activity. Differentiated to meet the needs of your students. Simply print the blank templates for students who want to lead their learning or print the guided templates for students who require a guided start. Use the visual posters as a guided prompt for each element. 

This kindergarten monthly self portrait activity is an awesome reusable resource for any kindergarten class. Parents love receiving the progressive portraits as a year end gift! Have your students write their name at the bottom and draw their self portrait each month of the school year. I have included two different versions to choose from as well as pre writing skill practice pages for students who struggle allowing you to differentiate. Tools and tips are included to support student achievement in this area of learning. 

 Looking for a play based way to explore art and pre-writing skills in kindergarten? This resource does just that focusing on the element of LINE. This element of line write the room is a great reusable art activity for any kindergarten class. Differentiated to meet the needs of your students. Simply print in black and white, laminate and cut the line cards, then hide them around your classroom. Students will go on a scavenger hunt to find the different kinds of lines and either draw/write, trace or check off their discoveries! Implement at school, home or daycare. 

This puffy paint arctic animals craft activity is a great way to end your arctic animal unit of study. Pairs nicely with read alouds related to arctic animals and their adaptations. A super simple puffy paint recipe is included with detailed instructions along with 11 different arctic animal templates to paint! Each animal showcases large outlines and spacious areas to paint which is ideal when using puffy paint.