Project For Every Week Of The Year To Inspire Creative Exploration In Children

Your Year in Art: Watercolor: A project for every week of the year to inspire creative exploration in watercolor painting

by Kristin Van Leuven

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	27520 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	418 pages

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Are you looking for a fun and creative way to keep your kids busy all year long? Look no further! This list of 52 projects, one for each week of the year, is sure to inspire their imaginations and get them excited about learning.

These projects are perfect for kids of all ages, and they can be easily adapted to fit your child's interests and abilities. So what are you waiting for? Get started today!

Week 1: Build a Cardboard Fort

This is a classic project that is always a hit with kids. They can use their imaginations to create any kind of fort they want, and they'll have a blast playing in it when it's finished.

• Materials:
• Cardboard boxes
• Tape
• Scissors
• Markers or crayons

Instructions:

1. Cut out the sides and roof of the fort from the cardboard boxes.
2. Tape the sides together to form the walls of the fort.
3. Tape the roof to the walls to complete the fort.
4. Decorate the fort with markers or crayons.

Week 2: Make a Paper Airplane

This is a simple but fun project that will teach your kids about the basics of aerodynamics. They can experiment with different designs to see which one flies the farthest.

• Materials:
• Paper
• Scissors
• Tape

Instructions:

1. Fold the paper in half lengthwise.
2. Unfold the paper and fold the top corners down to the center line.
3. Fold the paper in half again, along the center line.
4. Fold the wings down.
5. Tape the wings in place.
6. Decorate the airplane.

Week 3: Build a Model Volcano

This is a great project for teaching kids about geology and chemistry. They'll love watching the volcano erupt!

• Materials:
• Paper-mâché
• Baking soda
• Vinegar
• Food coloring
• Small bowl
• Spoon

Instructions:

1. Create the paper-mâché volcano by covering a small bowl with paper-mâché.
2. Let the paper-mâché dry completely.
3. In a small bowl, mix together the baking soda and vinegar.
4. Add a few drops of food coloring to the mixture.
5. Pour the mixture into the volcano.
6. Watch the volcano erupt!

Week 4: Make a Solar System Mobile

This is a beautiful and educational project that will teach your kids about the planets in our solar system.

• Materials:
• Styrofoam balls
• Paint
• Markers
• String
• Hanger

Instructions:

1. Paint the Styrofoam balls to represent the planets in our solar system.
2. Use markers to add details to the planets, such as craters and oceans.
3. Attach the planets to the string.
4. Hang the string from the hanger.
5. Enjoy your solar system mobile!

Week 5: Build a Birdhouse

This is a fun and rewarding project that will provide a home for birds in your backyard.

• Materials:
• Wood
• Nails
• Hammer
• Screws
• Drill
• Paint

Instructions:

1. Cut the wood to the desired size and shape.
2. Assemble the birdhouse by nailing or screwing the pieces together.
3. Drill a hole in the front of the birdhouse for the entrance.
4. Paint the birdhouse.
5. Hang the birdhouse in your backyard.

Your Year in Art: Watercolor: A project for every week of the year to inspire creative exploration in watercolor painting

by Kristin Van Leuven

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	27520 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	418 pages

FREE