If you are just a few days into summer break and your children are already discussing with you how they are completely bored, it's probably time to spice up your routine a bit. Signing up for some type of summer camp might be too pricey, but you can actually create your own, homemade summer camp filled with tons of great art projects. Here are a few helpful tips.
Art comes in many forms, and it is fun to expose your children to all types of art. To make this possible, consider setting aside each day of your art camp with a special daily theme. You can even combine the theme with a field trip. For instance, head to a local park with walking trails and have children collect cool items they find in nature, such as flower petals or leaves. These items can be used to create a fantastic collage, and they can also try to identify the names of the plants from which these items came. In this way, the day includes exercise and outdoor activity, science and a fun art project.
Another day can be dedicated to the work of a famous artist. You can set the stage by heading to your local library and checking out some art books, and don't forget to sign your kids up for the library's summer reading program at the same time. Once you have selected the artist, create a work of art based on the style of the artist. For example, if you are studying the work of Wassily Kandinsky, consider copying a painting such as "Squares With Concentric Circles." Another fun option is to set up paper and paints outside and have children enjoy an afternoon copying the works of Jackson Pollack.
Another fun option that highlights a special painter and can be done a little bit each day is to download a mural in PDF form from a site such as ArtProjectsForKids.org. These low-cost PDFs feature famous works such as Van Gogh's "Starry Night," Klimt's "Tree of Life," or works by Cezanne, Gauguin or Georgia O'Keefe. The PDF is printable, and each page will have a portion of the painting, which children simply color with whatever medium you choose, from crayon to paint to oil pastel. At the end you put the pieces back together and then you have a cool work of art.
Don't forget about exploring the world of 3-D art, such as working with modeling clay. Most craft stores sell low-cost clay or Play-dough or you can make your own colorful dough. If you use white or gray clay that can be baked, your children can also paint their sculpture after it has dried and set. You can provide a special theme or just let them create whatever they want.
One art project that keeps on giving is created by transforming old milk containers, cereal boxes and cracker boxes into a city or town. The children can paste paper around the boxes and color on windows, doors and signs or have them paint the containers. Take large pieces of paper and create a system of roads and don't forget to include a park and a stream or creek. Then the children can play with them using small cars, Lego people or other small items.
Art comes in many forms, and it is fun to expose your children to all types of art. To make this possible, consider setting aside each day of your art camp with a special daily theme. You can even combine the theme with a field trip. For instance, head to a local park with walking trails and have children collect cool items they find in nature, such as flower petals or leaves. These items can be used to create a fantastic collage, and they can also try to identify the names of the plants from which these items came. In this way, the day includes exercise and outdoor activity, science and a fun art project.
Another day can be dedicated to the work of a famous artist. You can set the stage by heading to your local library and checking out some art books, and don't forget to sign your kids up for the library's summer reading program at the same time. Once you have selected the artist, create a work of art based on the style of the artist. For example, if you are studying the work of Wassily Kandinsky, consider copying a painting such as "Squares With Concentric Circles." Another fun option is to set up paper and paints outside and have children enjoy an afternoon copying the works of Jackson Pollack.
Another fun option that highlights a special painter and can be done a little bit each day is to download a mural in PDF form from a site such as ArtProjectsForKids.org. These low-cost PDFs feature famous works such as Van Gogh's "Starry Night," Klimt's "Tree of Life," or works by Cezanne, Gauguin or Georgia O'Keefe. The PDF is printable, and each page will have a portion of the painting, which children simply color with whatever medium you choose, from crayon to paint to oil pastel. At the end you put the pieces back together and then you have a cool work of art.
Don't forget about exploring the world of 3-D art, such as working with modeling clay. Most craft stores sell low-cost clay or Play-dough or you can make your own colorful dough. If you use white or gray clay that can be baked, your children can also paint their sculpture after it has dried and set. You can provide a special theme or just let them create whatever they want.
One art project that keeps on giving is created by transforming old milk containers, cereal boxes and cracker boxes into a city or town. The children can paste paper around the boxes and color on windows, doors and signs or have them paint the containers. Take large pieces of paper and create a system of roads and don't forget to include a park and a stream or creek. Then the children can play with them using small cars, Lego people or other small items.
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Kate Halfey loves blogging about art projects for kids. For additional information about art projects such as Kandinsky for kids or to find recyclable art projects for kids, please check out the ArtProjectsForKids.org site now.
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