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Lacey
I teach an art class for children whose ages range from 2-10 and I am completely out of ideas! I have done so many things already. When ever I look online for ideas it is all stuff too complicated for the children to do. The materials I have are: tons of different colored construction paper, markers, crayons, colored pencils, puff balls, tons of glitter, pipe cleaners, google eyes, plates in every color, foam stickers of shapes and animals, scissors, glue, tape, scissors that cut designs, and just basic paper. Please no idea involving beads/paint. Last time I tried those it was a huge mess and some kids even stuck the beads up their nose. -.-
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I used to go to a summer art program when i was in 4-6th grade, I always loved it! I know it's a bit out of the age range you're looking at but we used to go on at least 1 field trip and learn about art (whether if it was an artists home and we go to tour it or if it was at a butterfly garden) then after we learned a few things about art we would draw something after. Once we went to the zoo and drew the animals we saw.
You could always make macaroni art, they can make necklaces, glue them to paper...ect. (plus you can buy macaroni pretty cheap and it lasts for a while), take them outside and let them draw what they see (trees, flowers, birds...ect.), make picture collages (give them magazines, scissors, glue stick, and a piece of construction paper.) Let them cut out pictures they like and them clue them onto the page.If you live near a recycling center you could go and ask if you could pick out a few magazines to take and use those. One of the things we did at summer art (which i really loved!) We picked an animal we wanted to make and we went to the recycling center (usually they'll let you pick out things for free (they are usually cleaned)) we picked out plastic bottles, buttons, paper, twine, thread spools..ect. and we made the animals we chose using the things we picked out. You can ask some older volunteers (adults, teenagers..ect) to help out. Have a hot glue gun station to glue the pieces together. You can have them trace their hands and feet and they them color and draw rings, bracelets, color their nails, color their hands...ect. Get out the stamps, markers, and ink pads and let the kids make cards using the stamps. Get some large round candles and wax paper, let the kids draw on the wax paper using stamps and markers. Once they are done wrap the wax paper around the candle and blow dry the wax paper, the drawings should transfer over onto the candle. Hand out some mirrors and let the kids draw self portraits and then share them with the class. Teach them how to draw something new, weather if it's tree, an animal, flower, people, buildings...ect. You can show the older kids something and then the younger kids something else.
At the end of the art class you should display the art they have made and invite the parents to come look at the art gallery. You can hand out awards at the end if you want :)
I used to go to a summer art program when i was in 4-6th grade, I always loved it! I know it's a bit out of the age range you're looking at but we used to go on at least 1 field trip and learn about art (whether if it was an artists home and we go to tour it or if it was at a butterfly garden) then after we learned a few things about art we would draw something after. Once we went to the zoo and drew the animals we saw.
You could always make macaroni art, they can make necklaces, glue them to paper...ect. (plus you can buy macaroni pretty cheap and it lasts for a while), take them outside and let them draw what they see (trees, flowers, birds...ect.), make picture collages (give them magazines, scissors, glue stick, and a piece of construction paper.) Let them cut out pictures they like and them clue them onto the page.If you live near a recycling center you could go and ask if you could pick out a few magazines to take and use those. One of the things we did at summer art (which i really loved!) We picked an animal we wanted to make and we went to the recycling center (usually they'll let you pick out things for free (they are usually cleaned)) we picked out plastic bottles, buttons, paper, twine, thread spools..ect. and we made the animals we chose using the things we picked out. You can ask some older volunteers (adults, teenagers..ect) to help out. Have a hot glue gun station to glue the pieces together. You can have them trace their hands and feet and they them color and draw rings, bracelets, color their nails, color their hands...ect. Get out the stamps, markers, and ink pads and let the kids make cards using the stamps. Get some large round candles and wax paper, let the kids draw on the wax paper using stamps and markers. Once they are done wrap the wax paper around the candle and blow dry the wax paper, the drawings should transfer over onto the candle. Hand out some mirrors and let the kids draw self portraits and then share them with the class. Teach them how to draw something new, weather if it's tree, an animal, flower, people, buildings...ect. You can show the older kids something and then the younger kids something else.
At the end of the art class you should display the art they have made and invite the parents to come look at the art gallery. You can hand out awards at the end if you want :)
How can I creatively decorate my kids rooms without painting?
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I have a 7 yr old boy and a 3 yr old girl. I need ideas on decorating their rooms without painting them. Thanks.
Answer
1. Cover wall space with your child's own original artwork.
2. For young children, use crepe paper on a roll (available at teacher's supply or craft shops) for finger, sponge, or other tactile painting. You can lay the paper flat, let your child paint to her/his heart's content, and then hang the finished painting from your child's wall. Another method is to hang blank sheets from ceiling to floor like wallpaper and let your child 'body paint' right onto the wall. This can be a fun activity for the whole family, as long as you don't mind getting a little messy yourself. Make handprints, footprints, and splatters. It's like coloring the walls, but without the parental wrath and permanent damage.
3. Older children may already have a collection of artwork from school art classes. Turn your child's room into a mini-museum by framing your child's drawings and paintings with paper, pegboard, or wooden frames, and hanging them throughout the room.
4. Finally, pre-teens will enjoy the time-honored tradition of the magazine collage. Use a removable, non-damaging adhesive (such as Sticky Tack) to arrange clipped pictures of movie stars, favorite musicians, and coveted shoes all over the walls. The best part of this decorating technique is that your child can add to it every day.
5. Liven up white walls.
6. If your child's heart is set on changing the color of the walls entirely, try using wallpaper - without actually pasting it up. Take a trip to the home goods store and pick out paper samples or remnants. Don't worry if the remnants aren't large enough to cover the whole wall - creating a collage of different patterns and colors is part of the fun.
7. To add texture, choose some fabric remnants from a crafts store to hang as tapestries. If your child sleeps in a bunk bed, fabrics can be hung from the sideboards to create a "tent". This can make the room feel bigger, and creates a great place for pretend!
8. Add 3-dimensional interest.
9. Hanging mobiles aren't just for babies. Fill some space in the room by fashioning a "chandelier" out of old toys, stuffed animals, or any lightweight objects. Older children might enjoy making mobiles that reflect their hobbies. Baseball cards, old ballet slippers, and sports ribbons are all good materials.
10. Hanging fabric from the walls - attached only at the top with some neat finishing nails - adds a splash of color to a room, and you can always take it down. Also try hanging picture frames (with nails through the fabric) on top of the fabric sheet to have a nice picture collage.
11. Add decorative knobs to the furniture. Thousands are available now, you'll find one that will relate to something important in your child's life - their favorite sport, an animal they love... You can even get them really involved by letting them paint their own knobs!
12. Self-stick, peelable, wallpaper borders, murals, and designs. They do not damage the walls, yet add a lot of color and character. Has your son out-grown ABC's and cartoon cars? Peel them off, wash the walls, stick on the Batman borders and stickers. They are available at many places that sell wallpaper as well as on-line. They will last for a year at least. Actually, these self-stick borders are nice for adding an easy splash of color to any room. Some of these products are 'cheap-looking' (like shelf paper), but many are indistinguishable from quality wallpaper.
13. Remember to hang art and other decorations low enough for the child to appreciate... and yes, touch. Too many nicely-decorated children's rooms have the pictures, shelves, etc. all at adult height. Who cares if it looks like it came out of a magazine? Whose room is it anyway? Put that ABC poster down at toddler level so she can appreciate it.
1. Cover wall space with your child's own original artwork.
2. For young children, use crepe paper on a roll (available at teacher's supply or craft shops) for finger, sponge, or other tactile painting. You can lay the paper flat, let your child paint to her/his heart's content, and then hang the finished painting from your child's wall. Another method is to hang blank sheets from ceiling to floor like wallpaper and let your child 'body paint' right onto the wall. This can be a fun activity for the whole family, as long as you don't mind getting a little messy yourself. Make handprints, footprints, and splatters. It's like coloring the walls, but without the parental wrath and permanent damage.
3. Older children may already have a collection of artwork from school art classes. Turn your child's room into a mini-museum by framing your child's drawings and paintings with paper, pegboard, or wooden frames, and hanging them throughout the room.
4. Finally, pre-teens will enjoy the time-honored tradition of the magazine collage. Use a removable, non-damaging adhesive (such as Sticky Tack) to arrange clipped pictures of movie stars, favorite musicians, and coveted shoes all over the walls. The best part of this decorating technique is that your child can add to it every day.
5. Liven up white walls.
6. If your child's heart is set on changing the color of the walls entirely, try using wallpaper - without actually pasting it up. Take a trip to the home goods store and pick out paper samples or remnants. Don't worry if the remnants aren't large enough to cover the whole wall - creating a collage of different patterns and colors is part of the fun.
7. To add texture, choose some fabric remnants from a crafts store to hang as tapestries. If your child sleeps in a bunk bed, fabrics can be hung from the sideboards to create a "tent". This can make the room feel bigger, and creates a great place for pretend!
8. Add 3-dimensional interest.
9. Hanging mobiles aren't just for babies. Fill some space in the room by fashioning a "chandelier" out of old toys, stuffed animals, or any lightweight objects. Older children might enjoy making mobiles that reflect their hobbies. Baseball cards, old ballet slippers, and sports ribbons are all good materials.
10. Hanging fabric from the walls - attached only at the top with some neat finishing nails - adds a splash of color to a room, and you can always take it down. Also try hanging picture frames (with nails through the fabric) on top of the fabric sheet to have a nice picture collage.
11. Add decorative knobs to the furniture. Thousands are available now, you'll find one that will relate to something important in your child's life - their favorite sport, an animal they love... You can even get them really involved by letting them paint their own knobs!
12. Self-stick, peelable, wallpaper borders, murals, and designs. They do not damage the walls, yet add a lot of color and character. Has your son out-grown ABC's and cartoon cars? Peel them off, wash the walls, stick on the Batman borders and stickers. They are available at many places that sell wallpaper as well as on-line. They will last for a year at least. Actually, these self-stick borders are nice for adding an easy splash of color to any room. Some of these products are 'cheap-looking' (like shelf paper), but many are indistinguishable from quality wallpaper.
13. Remember to hang art and other decorations low enough for the child to appreciate... and yes, touch. Too many nicely-decorated children's rooms have the pictures, shelves, etc. all at adult height. Who cares if it looks like it came out of a magazine? Whose room is it anyway? Put that ABC poster down at toddler level so she can appreciate it.
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