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Sometimes it’s hard not to hover. Sometimes it takes every ounce of will I have not to jump in to stop forthcoming messes from happening or show my kids the right way to do their art project. This is when I remind myself about “process art”—art that focuses on the process rather than the finished product—and I force myself to observe their discoveries and experiences in creating art.
It's amazing what you can create with just your fingers and a bit of paint. I spent a rainy afternoon with my kids coming up with fun and creative ideas of things to make with our fingerprints or thumbprints, and here are a few of our favorites.
Sure, it can be fun to just put interesting sensory items into a bin for play, but it can also be fun to create themes for creative play. (Parents need a creative outlet, too, right?) Here are 25 of our favorite sensory bin themes and filler ideas to get you started on your own.
You see them in classrooms and museums, yet there’s no reason you can’t make a sensory bin for your child at home. They’re hands-on tools for children to explore their world through senses. Okay, yes, it can be messy, but sensory play is also fun, engaging, and open-ended. Find out what the benefits are and how to start making your own sensory bins.
Toddlers suddenly like to exercise their own independence, which can be frustrating when you’re trying to get in the car, but when it comes to process art, it’s amazing to watch unfold. Let your child discover, explore, and have fun creating. Here are 15 process art activity ideas to get you started.
