The Art of Making Art a Habit

Creating anything is a beautiful, unpredictable, messy process. You start with an idea, you craft it into a form, you step away, you add to it, you love it, you add more, you hate it, you pull some back, you play and adjust until you decide it is complete. This is the beauty and struggle of creating art. This is what makes kids’ art equally critical and incredible. With every mark, stroke, and squiggle, we are witnessing their artistic process. They are honing their abilities to create. Graphic designer and owner of the Artful Educator, Kim Votruba-Matook, offers us some advice on how to let our little ones be creative and create wonderful works of art!

Activities, Crafts, Fun, UncategorizedNanny MagazineMarch 20, 2018nanny, nannylife, nanny magazine, childcare, children, parent, art, the artful educator, messy, paint, design, draw, bake, doodle, creativityComment

Let's Build a Playroom!

Is your charge's playroom a disorganized mess or non-existent? It's important for you and your littles to have a place to call their own, where you can create and explore and learn together. Kristen Brown tells us where to start to create a space for you and your charges.

Activities, Books, Child Development, Crafts, FunNanny MagazineMay 27, 2015Kristen Brown, play, Playroom

5 Easy Handprint/Footprint Gifts for Mother’s Day

Not sure what to make for MomBoss this year? Well, who doesn't love gifts and cards with little handprints and footprints on them? Here are 5 quick and easy crafts incorporating those precious little limbs!

CraftsNanny MagazineMay 6, 2015Mother's DayComment

Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss: Crafts & Recipes to Celebrate in Style!

Celebrate Dr. Seuss' birthday and Read Across America with this cute crafts and fun activities!

Activities, Crafts, Fun, Practical Advice, RecipesNanny MagazineMarch 6, 2015Activities, Advice, Amanda Dunyak, Art, author, Childcare, Crafts, Dr-Seuss, Food, Fun, Recipes

Festive Fall and Haunted Halloween Decorations

Fall is such a festive season! The beautiful colors as the world changes around us, and the fun holidays like Halloween and Thanksgiving. Here are some creative and festive crafts to liven up your Nanny Family's home (or your own!) this fall!

25 Things to Do with Falling Leaves

Yes, all of those falling leaves can be a real nuisance. The raking never seems to end! But you have to admit, they really are beautiful. Instead of raking them all up, set some aside and read on for 25 ideas for what you can do with them instead!

Activities, CraftsNanny MagazineNovember 11, 2013Activities, Fun, Jen Webb, Learning

5 Father’s Day Quick Crafts

Don't know what to make for DadBoss this Father's Day? Nanny Mag has you covered with these 5 cute and easy gift ideas!

CraftsNanny MagazineJune 11, 2013Activities, Allison Creasy, Crafts, Dads, Father's Day Comment

Short on Time but Not on Love: Why I Love Mommy Jar Gift

A quick and easy, but oh-so-lovable gift to help your charges show MomBoss how much they love her!

CraftsNanny MagazineMay 9, 2013Chelle Cochran, Color, Crafts, Mother's Day, Nanny Life, Projects

Springtime Learning Fun: Planting a Butterfly Garden

After a long, cold winter, you and your charges are seeking out those first glorious signs of spring. What if you can bring some of those spring-time wonders right into your Nanny Family's backyard?

Activities, CraftsNanny MagazineApril 30, 2013Activities for Kids, Butterfly Garden, Spring, Stacie Gebeke, Toddlers

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