Try this mess-free project at home, perfect for little artist(s) ages 3 and up! Color, cut, and stick it’s as easy as that with this easy to assemble DIY project. Encourage your little one to use many colors and brainstorm shapes to cut out together.
Read MoreWhat is better than a bouquet of flowers? How about ones that will last forever!
Decorate your space with these vibrant florals, or give them as a gift to mom for Mother’s Day! This project is best for kids 6+ and we highly encourage parental supervision whenever hot glue guns are involved.
Read MoreWe absolutely love paint sticks and use them all the time in our curriculum at Minni!
They’re great for tiny toddler hands to grip as they strengthen hand muscles and develop their fine motor skills, we love using Chunkie Paint Sticks with all ages on collaborative wall murals at Minni.
Read MoreNeed a craft to entertain your little artist(s) at home this summer? Let’s build a maintenance-free cactus sculpture using recycled materials!
Read MoreWhat’s better than creating a card for or with Dad this Father’s Day?! Make something full of color for the fun-loving and crafty father figure in your life! Most of these materials can be found in your recycling. This project is best for ages 4+, but can be adapted for little ones too. Make Dad’s day and make a special card you can’t find anywhere else!
Read MoreLet’s celebrate love for all with these four Minni favorites. Who doesn’t need a reminder to love the outdoors in the chilly, dark wintry New England months? Ladybug Girl will be sure to get your imagination working along with a funky and wild book, Animal Colors! Learn more about our favorite February books below and be sure to check them out at your local library or bookstore.
Read MoreUse simple folding techniques to add 3D elements to your collage art! This activity can be adapted for all ages! Little artists can try making their own collage by removing scissors and tearing paper and rolling it around chunky markers.
Read MoreFollow these simple steps to make your own texture stamps! This project is great for all ages and can be adapted to use a variety of recycled materials.
Read MoreFollow these simple steps to create a colorful mobile! This project is great for all ages and can be adapted to use a variety of art materials.
Read MoreFollow these simple steps to create a colorful layered painting using tape resist! This project is great for all ages and can be adapted to use a variety of art materials.
Read MoreUse contact paper and translucent shapes to make a suncatcher! This project can be adapted for all ages!
Read MoreUse circle weaving to transform a paper plate into a colorful + textural flower! This project is best for ages 6+.
Read MoreRepurpose old works of art or scrap paper to make colorful paper décor!
Read MoreTry out this squishy Minni favorite at home! A great no-cook and gluten-free alternative to homemade playdough, this recipe uses just 3 ingredients.
Read MoreUse spices and vegetables to make your own watercolor paint. Follow these simple steps for making vibrant natural paints in primary colors!
Read MoreMake colorful handmade Valentines in this no mess painting activity! This project is great for toddlers but can be adapted for any age.
Read MorePut your engineering skills to the test with this fun shape stacking challenge using just paper and tape!
Read MoreCreate your own winter wonderland diorama using just recycled cardboard and paint! Put simple shapes together to create a landscape, then add texture by using some special painting techniques!
Read MoreSharing meals and telling the stories of our food traditions is one of the many ways we celebrate community and family. Think about a favorite food or recipe you’d like to eat and share with others and recreate it in 3D paper collage!
Read MoreInspired by the art of children’s book illustrator Eric Carle, this torn paper collage is a great way to use up scrap paper and old art projects to capture the colors of the fall landscape!
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