New Outdoor Art Studio
Did I ever tell you that our backyard used to be a dirt patch? It would have been perfectly lovely for a team of dogs, but it’s driven me nuts since we first moved in.  I’ve tried all sorts of…
Category Outdoors
Rainbow Photo Scavenger Hunt
If you’d like to fill some time with an easy, fun, and meaningful adventure for toddlers or preschoolers, this rainbow photo scavenger hunt is for you. My daughter and I had a lot of fun playing this game that’s all…
Art in the Park
Project #1: Firework Book Bags One of the materials that came in the crate were these ginormous double-sided permanent markers called Project Popperz. The children I invited were pretty young, and permanent markers are way far down on my list of…
Photo Documentary with Kids
Taking time to look closely at the details of life is a skill that comes naturally to many of us, and worth fostering in children who can run like the wind. When we pay attention to details, we develop a healthy…
Painted Paper Mural
It’s summer, so just about everything we’re doing over here has taken us outside. And I also have a 10-month old who’s far happier outside than in, so I’m busy dreaming up all sorts of things that will keep my…
Mud Pie Kitchen Ideas
This is the third post post in our three-part series on How to Set up a Mud Pie Kitchen. In case you missed it: Part 1. How to Set Up a Mud Pie Kitchen: How to test and conduct some…