If you've been following us for a while, you might notice quite a few process art activities that we regularly engage the kids in. But what is process art for kids? More importantly, why should YOU seek out process based art activities for your children? Well, I think it's time we talk about just that! I'll explain not only what process art is and why you should care... but also how it differs from other art projects, how to get started, and I'll even share some of our favourite process art ideas for preschoolers, toddlers and older kids!

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If you're looking for a fun flower craft to do for spring or even Mother's Day, you'll love this one! This flower craft uses a printable flower template allowing you to mix and match different flower heads, stems and vases. Kids will love having so many options to choose from and how cute does the photo version look! Scroll down below for step by step directions showing you how to use your flower template to make this fun flower craft.

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Get creative and make your own rainforest diorama box using just a few craft supplies.  To create a simple diorama for kids all you need is a small postal box, markers and some rocks! Thats it! Kids will love getting creative and using their imagination with this fun open-ended rainforest craft. 

 

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This is the cutest Mother's Day craft for kids! Make Moms day by giving her a beautiful footprint butterfly alongside our printable Mother's Day poem. This butterfly Mother's Day card made from baby or toddlers footprints looks adorable and will be treasured for years to come. To make this easy Mother's Day craft simply print out the Mother's Day poem, add footprints and write a personalised message inside your Mother's day card! 

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You are going to love these easy science experiments for kids! Children were born to be scientists and many of them have been experimenting in daily life from a young age. Kids are naturally curious, and these easy science projects are perfect for them. Here are a few of our favourite easy science experiments that your kids are going to love. These cool science experiments are easy to do and fun for all ages from toddlers and preschoolers upwards.

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With this marvellous warm colors and cool colors city skyline art project, kids will be able to explore the key concept of warm and cool colors in art in an entertaining and creative way! 

 

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Invite your kids to explore Andy Warhol's art style with this delightful Flower Pop Art for Kids! This Andy Warhol inspired pop art project would work for so many different occasions. It would make a beautiful spring or summer art project, it would also make a super Mother's Day card, or you could even paint all the flowers red like poppies and use it as a Remembrance Day craft. The options are endless, but one thing is for sure, this flower art for kids looks beautiful when finished!

 

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An easy teapot craft for kids with a free printable teapot template. Tell someone they are tea-riffic and let them enjoy a nice relaxing cup of tea with this easy paper craft. Simply decorate the teapot template and add a teabag. This teapot craft would make a perfect Mother's Day teapot card or it could be used as a thank you teachers appreciation card for a special teacher or childminder. Babies and toddlers could personalise their teapot with paint or by adding fingerprints, whilst preschoolers may enjoy glueing on sequins or adding stickers.

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Kids big and small are going to LOVE this build a bird nest playdough activity! The possibilities are endless with this nature activity for your child! This bird nest craft is also a great sensory and fine motor activity that will give your child hours of fun! 

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Baby footprints are so tiny and adorable! What better way to treasure your babies footprints than to display them alongside a baby footprint quote or poem. We have a selection of 6 different free printable footprint poems and quotes to make creating this beautiful baby craft really easy. A keepsake poem next to little footprints would make a wonderful gift for mom for Mother's Day, Dad for Father's Day or as a personalised gift for grandparents, it would even be a fun Valentine's Day craft for babies to make!

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Outdoor learning is a great way to connect with nature and have fun. Forest School activities can incorporate art, craft, science, sensory play, and so much more! Through forest school children are given an opportunity to get outdoors and learn new skills.

 

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Have fun creating your own Great Wave Art Project this summer! Using our wave printable it couldn't be easier to create your own version of this famous piece of Japanese art. Have fun experimenting with paint and learn about value in art along the way. Ready?

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You are going to love these famous artists' art projects for kids! Exploring famous artists for kids is lots of fun and a great opportunity to expose even the youngest children to new art processes and techniques. Teaching kids about art history can inspire some exciting artist-inspired art projects.

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Would you like to attract more birds to your yard? It's easy to do with a bit of birdseed and ingenuity. These homemade DIY bird feeders for kids are easy to make, mostly using items you already have at home. Oranges, apples, milk jugs, plastic bottles, and teacups are just a few of the things you can make wonderful bird feeders from. 

  

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I can't believe summer is already here! What better way to celebrate the start of summer than with this fun and easy sunflower craft? Sunflowers are such a beautiful flower and I know toddlers, preschoolers, and even older kids will have lots of fun learning how to make sunflower paintings! It's such an easy sunflower craft that you will enjoy doing with your kids using a toilet paper roll stamp. Follow the step by step directions below to make your very own preschool sunflower craft.

 

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Here are 25 easy Easter egg crafts your kids will love! Spring is right around the corner, and it will bring with it beautiful blooms, budding trees, and, of course, Easter eggs! But, spring also has its share of rainy days. If you're looking for an indoor activity to enjoy with the kids, try one of these easy Easter egg crafts. 

  

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Use our bunny template to create a colourful piece of crayon resist art. Alternatively, use the simple bunny outline to create your own spring or easter craft for kids. The choice is yours!

 

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Everyone loves a cute paper chick craft but it's even better when you can add a photograph and play around with it in many different ways.  Perfect for Easter, this adorable Mix and Match Chick Craft has so many ways to make it your own, it's almost like never-ending fun! With the help of our free chick template making it will be a breeze, you just need to get our free printable template, follow a few simple instructions and let the fun begin!

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There are tons of fun baking soda and vinegar science experiments for kids,  but since Easter is fast approaching we though we would have fun with some plastic Easter eggs as we tried out this fun fizzy egg science experiment. This awesome Easter science experiment is a great learning activity. Children as young as toddlers and preschoolers will have so much fun playing and exploring this colourful baking soda and vinegar reaction, you can count on it!

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When first getting started with sensory bins, they can seem incredibly overwhelming. Where do you get all those supplies? What about the bins? What activities should I do? The questions start filling your head and before you know it - you've given up. I'm here to tell you that it is incredibly simple once you understand how to set them up. In this post, I'll be explaining how exactly to get started.

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Take your little ones on an art adventure this Easter with our enchanting Klee Easter Egg Template and craft! OR use our FREE Easter egg template printables to create an Easter hunt or for a fun Easter colouring afternoon!

 

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If your have paper and coloured pencils you have everything you need to make this delightful Printable Easter Basket! Grab the Easter basket template below.

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Kids are crazy about playdough, and it's no wonder! It's soft, squishy, and you can mold it into anything you'd like to make. Playdough is a wonderful creative and sensory outlet for kids. We've put together a fantastic list of 27+ easy homemade playdough recipes that your kids will go crazy for.

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Here we have 25 fun hands-on counting activities for toddlers and preschoolers! To learn all other math skills, kids must first learn to count. Counting is the foundation of all other math skills such as addition, subtraction, and using money. Some kids enjoy practicing their numbers, but others—not so much! How can you make it fun? Try one of these 25 hands-on counting activities for kids.

 

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Supercharge your Easter inspired activities with this wonderfully fun Plastic Easter Egg Painting for toddlers and preschoolers! 

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Looking for a cute handprint craft that your child will love? Try out this handprint bunny craft for your next project. It's perfect for springtime, Easter, or just when you want to make a cute bunny with your toddler or preschooler. Follow the step-by-step directions below to make your very own bunny handprint craft!

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You have to try this bubble wrap shamrock craft! Bubble wrap painting is so much fun for toddlers and preschoolers, add glitter and sparkles and this really is the PERFECT craft to make with young children. Using our printable shamrock template this St Patricks day craft couldn't be any easier. Just scroll down below for step by step directions to make this shamrock craft and to grab your free printable shamrock template.

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Sensory play is so important for kids. This type of play engages the senses and encourages kids to explore the objects and world around them. We've put together some of our most popular Sensory Play Recipes that are great for kids of all ages. You'll find sensory play ideas for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, but this type of play is beneficial for older kids.

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Saint Patrick's Day is nearly here, and what better way to celebrate than by making some fun shamrock crafts with the kids? Have fun scrolling through this list of fun four leaf clover and super shamrock crafts for kids.

 

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I am so excited to share this mix and match leprechaun craft with you! I think you will agree that it is totally adorable, especially the photo craft leprechaun made using a child's face. We have included a mix and match printable leprechaun template that can be used in so many different ways to make leprechauns with all kinds of different features. Just scroll on down for your printable and instructions to make your own cute St Patricks Day craft for kids.

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