Make Your Own Nature Folk

Make Your Own Nature Folk

Making simple nature fairies and people is really quite easy. Each one takes on its own personality!  I love the leaf dress! This little one has lovely leaf wings! INSTRUCTIONS:  Begin by gathering nature's gifts.  I had my students bring in things they found in their...
Math Gnomes: Plus

Math Gnomes: Plus

I think Waldorf Math Gnomes are one of the most magical ways to introduce the math processes!  It all begins with a story! Once, a long time ago, there lived a Gnome King.  He loved the jewels found deep in the earth and asked for special helpers to fill his treasure...
Jennifer’s Handmade Twig Paint Brushes

Jennifer’s Handmade Twig Paint Brushes

I had to share the pure magic Jennifer Dean created in her art center! She had handmade twig paint brushes! The children had handmade paint brushes PLUS materials to make their own! Q-tips on a twig (wrapped with twine). Parsley wrapped on a twig. Cotton balls wrapped...
Recycled Chinese Dragon

Recycled Chinese Dragon

I saw this Chinese New Year's Dragon last year at Zarrow Art Center.  It was created as a collaborative, multimedia, recycling project. Children from kindergarten through 6th grade students from Kendall-Whittier Elementary School took part under the direction of Art...