Design Thinking and Building Empathy for Kids
Have you ever heard of Design Thinking? It’s a creative way of solving problems in business and in the classroom. I was lucky to learn about it last year along with some pretty fantastic 5 and 6 year olds. We tasked the first graders with discovering a school...
Happy Handmade Craft eBook Launch!!!
Hey Everyone! I’ve been so excited for this day. After tons and tons of handwork we are launching the most fantastic crafting ebook called Happy Handmade! By “we” I mean over 18 of the most fantastic crafty bloggers in the blogosphere. Yup, this...
Make Tinker Trays
I started a new job last week. I am the new atelierista (art teacher) at a Reggio based preschool close to where I live and I just love love love it! Reggio is a play based approach that I learned about several years ago and immediately fell in love with. There are...
Make Your Own Parachute Cord Vases
More amazingness from art camp this week with the 9 and up set. How cool are these parachute cord vases?! They were inspired by these African Vases I saw on Polkaros. I thought I’d try my own twist with the kids from craft camp. Once again, they totally...
The Ultimate Summer Art Supply List
I’ve been an arts and crafts teacher for a loooong time. Over the years I’ve come across art supplies that I love and art supplies that I don’t love all that much. Parents ask me all the time for my very favorite art supplies for kids, so I thought...Meri Cherry
Yes, that's my real name. I know it's crazy and totally over the top. It's my married name, which I've chosen to fully embrace. Read More...
