Showing posts with label crafts for kids. Show all posts
Showing posts with label crafts for kids. Show all posts
Showing posts with label crafts for kids. Show all posts
Showing posts with label crafts for kids. Show all posts

Eric Carle Surrealist Lesson Activities: The Nonsense Show Book Review

Surrealism in Children's Literature: Art Lesson Activities


Eric Carle has written and illustrated another book! The Nonsense Show is written to introduce children to Surrealism. Completely nonsensical, the beautiful illustrations will capture the heart of preschoolers while the concept will boggle the minds of everyone else. We've included a book review and Surrealist Activities for your Art Lesson planning, as well as, educational games and online lessons for homeschoolers. Enjoy!


Eric Carle Surrealist Lesson Activities for Art: The Nonsense Show
Surrealism in Children's Literature: Art Lesson Activities.
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We were given a copy of "The Nonsense Show" for review.




Eric Carle Surrealist Activities: The Nonsense Show Book Review and Art Lesson
Eric Carle Surrealist Activities: The Nonsense Show Book Review:
Surrealist Art Lesson



Art develops critical thinking. Many beloved children's book authors have tinkered with the idea of surrealism and Crazy Surrealism Art- Think, Roald Dahl, Dr. Seuss, Maurice Sendak, Lewis Caroll, and L. Frank Baum. So, it is no surprise that Eric Carle has joined the list. Always an artist first, the illustrations in The Nonsense Show don't disappoint. 


So, let's get started on our online lesson in Surrealism. Mati and Dada is a fun art cartoon for elementary kids. In this episode, they talk about the surrealist painter, Magritte.



The most famous Surrealist, Salvador Dali, is best known for his melting clock painting. Learn about Dali and Surrealism in the video below. The Dali video introduces a fun, group drawing game called, Exquisite Corps. Be sure to watch the full video for instructions on how to play the Art game with friends.




Art History Component. This free online Art History Game focuses on Surrealism. Recommended for (4-12th grade). It is for older children because a lot of reading comprehension is required. At first, it looks complicated, but it is essentially just a drag and drop into the timeline game. So, give it a try!

For BrainPop subscribers: Watch this movie on Surrealism.

After you review the book, The Nonsense Show, create your own nonsensical art. Below, are some fun ideas to try.



easy Surrealist art project for kids
Easy Surrealist Art project for kids from Le Dada de L'enfant Terrible blog.

  • Language Arts Component. To get into the mindset for creating surrealist art, sit down and free write. Start writing whatever pops into your head. Don't edit, don't try to make it go somewhere- just write!
  • The Art Room Plant shares this fun drawing activity. It is similar to the game in the Dali video above.


fun Surrealist drawing activity for kids
Fun Surrealist drawing activity for kids from The Art Room Plant.









6 Cool Pinterest Father's Day Activities for Kids

Wondering What's Hot on Pinterest in Father's Day Activities for Kids? 

Check out these six fun, easy, and giftable craft projects to make your Father's Day the best one ever. These Father's Day activities are so neat- even the coolest Dads will love them. The best part is Kids can help make them. Enjoy!


6 Cool Pinterest Father's Day Activities for Kids

Easy Preschool Science: Make a Mini Terrarium in a Jar

How to Make a Terrarium in a Jar: Easy Ecosystem Science Lesson for Kids

We went to a nature park and saw this cool mini terrarium in a jar. It's the perfect spring gardening activity for  a preschool science lesson. Enjoy!


how to make an easy terrarium in a jar for preschool science
Preschool Science: How to make a terrarium in a jar.


Featured U.K. Preschool and Craft Blogger: Jo from Le Baby Bakery Dino Activity

Preschool Dinosaur Activity Printable 

Our featured blog is Le Baby Bakery. Jo is a U.K. preschool and craft blogger who blogs about life and crafts with two boisterous boys. She also makes baby and toddler clothes and accessories which she sells through her Facebook page. Enjoy!

The clothes are adorable! If you're in the U.K., hop over and take a look. Handmade kid's clothes make great birthday gifts! 


I met Jo through Pin it! Preschool Scavenger Hunt on Pinterest. She recently won with the most repins. Jo does lots of preschool activities with her boys. 

I love this preschool dinosaur activity. She printed a Letter "D" dino worksheet, and then attached magnets to colorful pom-poms, placed the sheet on a metal tray, and let the fun begin. 



Letter "D" dinosaur theme lesson with 
magnetic pom-poms and tray from Le Baby Bakery.

Check out more fun ideas for preschoolers at Le Baby Bakery




Recommended:

Dinosaur Activity Kit*









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Meet One of Ireland's Top Craft Bloggers: Molly Moo a.k.a Michelle McInerney

Best Craft Blogs for Kids: Fun Bunny Puppet

We're featuring a top kid blogger, Michelle from Molly Moo. In the 2012 Ireland Blog Awards, she was awarded the best craft blog, best personal blog, and best designed blog. She writes about the "special stuff" and tries out all the ideas she shares. In the real world, Michelle work as a graphic designer. Enjoy!

How to Make Paper Mache Circus People Craft
Paper Mache Circus People mollymoo.com.



These two fun crafts for kids from Molly Moo fit in nicely with our readership. Imagine a day filled with circus creative play. This bunny rabbit hand puppet, Mr. Foofles, is an easy no sew project. He's made of felt, fabric scraps, and a paper mache face. 

Cute Glove Bunny Puppet Tutorial Easter Craft for Kids  (Felt)
Molly Moo's Mr. Foofles Bunny Rabbit Hand Puppet Project. 
It's a fun craft for Easter.
You'll find tons more crafty ideas at mollymoo.com. Hop over and check it out!    


Recommended Reading:


I Am a Bunny by Richard Scarry*


How to make paper mache











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Meet Amazing Crafty Kid Bloggers and find Inspiring Easter and Egg Theme Crafts for Kids

Easter Theme Art Projects and Crafts for Kids

While searching the net for things to do with egg cartons and eggs for a kids Easter theme roundup, I came across the most amazing crafty blogger. I was astonished to see she only had 14 GFC followers. Say whaaat? Well, we'll fix that.


Easter Theme Art Projects and Crafts for Kids: Eggshell sidewalk chalk
Egg Shell Chalk from Pink Stripey Socks.




















So, rather than doing a round up, I decided to start a new series where I feature amazing bloggers who aren't getting the exposure and blog love they deserve. Pink Stripey Socks hasn't monetized yet. She hasn't got links for a Facebook page or Pinterest, but with some searching I tracked down her Pinterest Boards. She does have a "subscribe to posts" at the bottom of each one and you should. Her ideas are not only creative; they are inspired recycling! I wanted to pin each one.



Recycled Egg Carton Craft Wreath Springtime Beautiful Paper Peonies
Spring Flower Wreath made from Egg Cartons from Pink Stripey Socks.

So, who is the wo-man behind the blog? Leslie describes her crafting as crapty adventures. I love that! Like many of us, her secret dream is to be a children's book author. She hangs her magic glue stick in New Jersey. Leslie, 11 Pinterest Followers today... 1000 tomorrow. This is your calling :)


Here are some of the great ideas Pink Stripey Socks shares for things to do with eggs/cartons.



Cute Egg Shell Crafts: Like Russian Dolls Kids Crafty Bloggers
Eggshell doll craft from Pink Stripey Socks. Click image to see how to make blown eggs.
This blog will keep you busy for hours. Hop over and find something crapty to inspire your life. :)

Recommended Reading:


Egg Story for Kids

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Jimmy Carter Craft for Kids: Make a Paper Bag Puppet

Jimmy Carter Craft for Kids for President's Day: Paper Bag Puppet Pattern


Jimmy Carter was the thirty-ninth (39th) President of the U.S.  A Georgia Democrat, he is known for his forward thinking on environmental issues, as an advocate for human rights, peace making, and for owning a peanut farm. Enjoy!

Here's a cute paper bag puppet craft for early elementary and preschool kids. To make the president puppet, just print, cut-out, color, and glue to a paper lunch sack. 


Jimmy Carter Craft for Kids for President's Day: Peanut Pattern
Printable Peanut for Jimmy Carter Craft
Jimmy Carter Craft for Kids Preschool Elementary Facts Paper Bag Puppet
Jimmy Carter Face for Puppet Craft


Click on the images for free printables.

Use this tie to decorate your President Puppet.


In 2002, Mr. Carter was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his work "to find peaceful solutions to international conflicts, to advance democracy and human rights, and to promote economic and social development". Presidents Barack Obama, Theodore Roosevelt, and Woodrow Wilson were also awarded the prize.

FUN FACT: 
Jimmy Carter was the first president born in a hospital.


Recommended Reading:

The Little Baby Snoogle-Fleejer by Jimmy Carter

The Jimmy Carter Story

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Jake's Journey Homeschool Science Project: How to Build a Cave Model Diorama from a Cardboard Shoebox

How to Build a Cave Model Diorama from a Cardboard Shoebox and Construction Paper

Here's a Homeschool Science Project on Stalactites and Stalagmites. Make your own cave for a science fair diorama project. Make sure everything is labeled clearly. This was made for a third grade science project for a gifted class, but it is suitable for grades 3-8. Enjoy!


How to Make a Homeschool Science Diorama Model for a Cave Project
Learning about spelunking and cave exploration by building a cave diorama project.
Great model, eh? How is this not art? Jake had a fabulous time designing and crafting this model of a cave for his Homeschool Science portfolio. He enjoyed researching each term, but refused to write them out in a report form. He labeled each item and taped down a descriptive tag, but did not do a report. He despises the art form of handwriting (we are working on this too).

The cave words were particularly intriguing with speleothems (cave formations) and speleologists (scientist who explore caves) ranking at the top of his interest list. All of the spelunking terms are fun to say!

To make a shoebox model diorama like this one you will need:

  • shoe box or cereal box with the face cut off
  • construction paper
  • scissors
  • tape and glue
  • action figures
First, cover the inside of your cardboard box with an appropriate color of paper. Then, cut out cave formations (stalactites and stalagmites) leaving a little extra on the base. Fold this extra down like a flap, and glue or tape it to the top or bottom of your diorama. This makes it stay erect and sturdy.

Research the definition of various cave terms. Type these into a word program leaving several spaces between definitions, so they can be cut out for labels. Attach with tape or glue. This information should also be written into a companion report for your project to work toward an 'A' grade.

In Jake's model you can see the Cave Bacon which is a stalactite hanging from the "ceiling" of the cave. It looks like bacon with the side stripes of color. Cave Eggs cover the floor or ground as Stalagmites. These are round formations with circular rings of pattern. Cave Cauliflower and Soda Straws are pictured above, but you need something to research on your own, so get busy!

How can you remember which is which? Easy! Use this simple memory trick.

stalaCtite - look for the "C" for ceiling of the cave.

stalaGmite - look for the "G" for ground of the cave.



Recommended Reading:

Complete Caving Manual: Spelunking*

Don't Behave Like You Live in a Cave *






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9 Easy Edible Winter Holiday Crafts for Kids

Here are 9 creative, fun ways to make edible, winter holiday crafts. 

These 9 Edible Holiday Crafts are perfect for a New Year Celebration. We just adore the Hot Chocolate Ornament idea below. These winter holiday crafts are fun ways to play with your food. Holiday creativity abounds in the blogosphere. Which one is your favorite? Enjoy!

 9 Easy Edible Winter Holiday Crafts for Kids
 9 Easy Edible Winter Holiday Crafts for Kids. 

Edible Party Hat Craft for New Year's Eve Celebrations

Here are 9 creative, fun ways to make edible, winter holiday crafts.
Ice Cream Party Hats from One Charming Party.

Edible New Year Clock Craft
From Party Frosting

Hot Chocolate Ornament Gift


Edible Craft: Hot Chocolate Ornament for Christmas Tree.
Hot Chocolate Ornament from Craft Berry Bush.

Star of David Cookies


Star of David Cookies from TheChocolateMaven.com.

Piped Icing Snowflake Ornaments


Edible Piped Icing Snowflake Ornament Craft.
Edible Piped Icing Snowflake Ornament Craft.

Cinnamon Applesauce Ornaments



From JimmieWriter on HubPages.

Holiday Treats for Animals: Bird Seed Ornaments


Bird Seed Ornaments from Garden.org.

Edible Marshmallow Dreidel Craft 


Edible Marshmallow Dreidel Craft
Edible Marshmallow Dreidel from Celebrations.com.

Edible Marshmallow Snowmen Pop Pals


Marshmallow Snowman from TheDecoratedCookie.com.



Recommended Reading:

More Edible Christmas Crafts








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*We also use affiliate links, if you make a purchase we get a tiny commission. Kids Creative Chaos participates in the Amazon LLC Associates Program*, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a mean for blogs to earn advertising fees by linking to Amazon properties, including, but not limited to, amazon.com, endless.com, myhabit.com, smallparts.com, or amazonwireless.com. We also offer Tapinfluence, Google Adsense, SoFab, and Izea ads here. Thanks so much for helping us keep the lights on! :)


Make a Monkey Mask, Treat, and Read Companion Story Preschool Activity

Do Monkey Around... with this monkey theme Preschool Activity

We made a mask, yummy treat, and had fun with preschoolers pretending to be monkeys. Pretend play is a great way to incorporate many elements of sensory play. Enjoy!

Make a Monkey Mask, Treat, and Read Companion Story Preschool Activity
Our Messy Preschool Class had a blast making 
paper monkey masks and you can too.




One Tricky Monkey Book and Companion Craft
One Tricky Monkey up on top.
How to make a monkey mask and eat a monkey treat.
                      Knives and Spoons make great sticks for the mask,
                            just tape it to the back and use as a handle.

Graham Cracker Banana Recipe on a Stick
How to make healthy monkey treat snacks for kids.


Banana Treats, cover in vanilla yogurt or p.b. and dip in your favorite  toppings.

How to make a paper monkey mask.

Recommended Reading:

Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed*

Bananas and Chocolate Chips on a Stick Recipe for Kids

One Tricky Monkey Up On Top *
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