Quarantine Activities: Week 1
- nanonkka
- Mar 23, 2020
- 2 min read
For the past week, I have been collecting art activities and sharing them in my Instagram stories. Here is a recap of what I shared this week. All of these activities are easy to do with the supplies you already have at home. You can find the original posts in my Instagram Story Highlights.
Taproot Coloring Book (Downloadable)
Source: Taproot Magazine
Supplies:
Printer (and printer paper)
Coloring supplies
Ages:
All ages! The pages are designed for a variety of abilities.
Why I Like It:
Taproot is one of my favorite magazines and these pages were designed by artists. Coloring is very meditative and can help us calm our minds during a stressful time!
Found Object Drawings
Source: @woodstockelementaryart
Supplies:
Found objects
Drawing supplies
Ages:
Pre-school to adult
Why I Like It:
This activity is fun for the whole family. For young artists who need more direction, grab an assortment of simple objects for them to choose from.
Fun fact: Rachael, the creator of this activity, was a grad school classmate of mine!
Cardboard Stencils
Source: @my.little.makes
Supplies:
Cardboard
Craft Knife
Markers, colored pencils, etc
Paper
Ages:
Pre-school to adult
Why I Like It:
The best part of this activity is that you can keep the stencils to use in the future. This is a great family activity if you have kids who aren't old enough to use a craft knife. Older helpers can cut the stencils, but all ages can use them! Too challenging for your kids? Use scissors to cut some simple shapes (triangles, circles, blobs, etc) out of cardboard and have them trace around the shapes. Mix and match stencils to create wrapping paper or posters!
Cardboard Faces
Source: @mrsh_artroom
Supplies:
Cardboard
Scissors and/or craft knife
Glue
Crayons, markers, etc
Ages:
Upper elementary to adult
Why I Like It:
Kids love making faces. They can be imaginary, silly, realistic, scary, the list goes on! For a connection to art history, look up the Cubist period. Young artists might need help cutting the cardboard. Encourage their creativity by cutting lots of different shapes, rather than a designated facial features.
Toddler Color Drop
Source: ppppizzazz
Supplies:
Cardboard tubes
Painter's Tape
Pom poms (colored pencils or crayons also work!)
Ages:
Toddler/Preschool
Why I Like It:
My 18 month old enjoys a simplified version of this activity with popsicle sticks and a single tube. A slightly older toddler can introduce color sorting, as pictured.
Art Choice Board
Source: @msavasartroom
Supplies:
Various Art Materials
Ages:
Upper Elementary/Middle School
Why I Like It:
This activity is great for independent learners who need a prompt to jumpstart their creativity. It is especially fun if they have a sketchbook to keep all the drawings together. To avoid rushed projects, it is helpful to make it a timed activity in which they have to fill the time (15 minutes, for example).
Cardboard Shelters
Source: @my.little.makes
Supplies:
Cardboard
Misc Art Supplies
Found objects
Ages:
Preschool and Elementary
Why I Like It:
Read the full post by @my.little.makes. It is such an amazing idea because kids love feeling helpful. A problem-solving project that has many possible solutions will engage your child longer. Most children will automatically create a story about the situation. Ask them to share their thoughts and explain their solution. Reflection is an important part of the artistic process!
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