Creativity for Life

Kachina Dolls Art Lesson for Kids

Posted on January 12 2021

An art lesson for kids exploring Hopi Native American Indian Culture! Students will explore the cultural significance of the Kachina Doll, and the role it plays in the lives of the Hopi Native American Indian Culture. Students will then create a Kachina doll drawing with a unique meaning to apply to their own life.

Artistic Bird Study Art Lesson for Kids

Posted on January 12 2021

In this lesson plan, students chose a bird of interest to research and create artwork from. They learn how to compose a strong layout using the basic elements of visual design.

Pet Portrait Tutorial with Goldfaber Color Pencils

Posted on January 08 2021

A portrait tutorial to create art inspired by your favorite furry friend!

Sensory bins parent guide with checked boxes

A Parent's Guide to Sensory Bins

Posted on December 23 2020

Sensory play inspiration and ideas! Creativity for Kids Sensory Bins combine creative play and learning in one fun activity to strengthen your child’s imagination while developing fundamental skills. Each sensory bin features contents that engage the senses and set a play scene for children to scoop, sort and explore!

"The Big Snow" Art Lesson for Kids

Posted on December 22 2020

Snow inspired at-homes art lesson for kids! Establish a comfortable place for reading, and read aloud, “The Big Snow” to your child. Share the charming illustrations and discuss how the forest’s woodland animals get ready for a long, cold winter.

Happy New Year Card with Metallic Markers

Creative Ideas for Your New Year's Eve at Home

Posted on December 21 2020

Celebrate the New Year in Style! We've provided you with creative ideas on how to make the most of the last evening of the year. With our templates you can conjure up your own cards, wonder bags and small gifts that will make for atmospheric decorations and are guaranteed to please your guests. Just try it out!

Welcome 2021 with a Gelatos Hand Lettering Tutorial

Posted on December 17 2020

A Gelatos Hand Lettering tutorial to bring in the new year! After 2020 threw us off track, we all have hopes for a better 2021. Let’s welcome the new year with sparkle.

Drawing a Christmas Bicycle

Posted on December 14 2020

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Holiday

Creative Advent Season Coloring Pages

Posted on December 11 2020

Complete a fun Christmas craft by creating your own unique cards and ornaments! Download 5 free templates to create your own Christmas crafts! This is an easy, fun and engaging activity for all ages to complete leading up to the holiday season!

Watercolor Peanut Dog Holiday Craft Tutorial

Posted on December 10 2020

Turn a peanut and an acorn into a festive holiday decoration or gift! The step-by-step, illustrated instructions for this holiday craft will help you to create a peanut dog you will be proud to show off this festive season!

"Jingle Bells" Santa Holiday Art Lesson for Kids

Posted on December 09 2020

A holiday art lesson featuring Santa Claus! Teach your child to paint a snowy Santa scene inspired by the book "Jingle Bells" by Kathleen N. Daley.

Holiday Gift Wrapping Tutorial

Posted on December 09 2020

How a gift is wrapped adds so much joy to the gift itself. For this holiday season, let’s wrap our gifts in creative ways at home.

Holiday Gift Topper Tutorial

Posted on December 09 2020

How a gift is wrapped adds so much joy to the gift itself. For this holiday season, let’s make some fun gift toppers to personalize the gifts.You can use traditional symbols or create special one unique to your gift recipient for these gift toppers or mix both as I did.

"Gingerbread Mouse" Art Lesson for Kids

Posted on December 09 2020

Create art while learning and reading "Gingerbread Mouse" by Katy Bratun. The art lesson plan is a great way to celebrate the holiday season with your students or children! Create a gingerbread house collage while reading for a fun, engaging activity for 2nd and 3rd graders.

Create Your Own Christmas Card

Posted on December 08 2020

Use your creativity and artistic skills to make your own Christmas cards for your family and friends! Follow the step-by-step holiday craft instructions to create 2 Christmas cards - a Christmas Ornament and Christmas Tree. Creating personalized Christmas Cards is a great way to show your loved ones that you care this holiday season!

The Importance of Sensory Play

Posted on December 07 2020

One of the most effective ways in which children learn is through arts and crafts. Whether it be forming figures out of clay, assembling shapes or blocks, or rummaging their hands through a craft bin of sparkling sequins, children are experiencing far more than a fun-filled day of crafting. They are participating in what is called sensory play.

Sensory Bins with Creativity for Kids

Posted on December 07 2020

Engage your child’s imagination through his or her senses in one play experience with sensory bins. Sensory bins are filled with tactile contents that stimulate the senses and create a play scene for children to exercise their creativity while developing cognitive and social skills

Map of My Heart - Art Lesson Plan for Kids

Posted on November 24 2020

Art lesson where students identify the people, moments, memories, places and things that are important to them. They then create artwork expressing their ideas in a heart painting.