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Category: Art for Kids

Field Press with Flowers and Leaves
on April 28, 2022

Plant Pressing: 3 Tips for Success

Art for Kids . Teaching Demo

Plant pressing is a simple and easy way to notice details and beauty in the natural world. It’s also a great way to record local biodiversity and appreciate the seasonality of a place. Not sure where to start? This article will cover the basics of plant pressing and also offer three tips from “the pros.”

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Fishprinting Demo
on April 10, 2020

7 Educational Crafts To Do on Your Patio

Art for Kids . Exploration

The ideas here range from nature art to science to theatre and cover a range of ages for the whole family.

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journaling activities for kids
on March 21, 2020

Need “at-Home” Ideas? 5 Activities for Kids

Art for Kids . Exploration

In the meantime, here are five activities for kids. We’ll provide more ideas during the coming days and weeks. Our team wants to support you, in whatever little ways we can.

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Opaleye Fish Replica
on November 8, 2019

Complete Guide to Fish Printing [Gyotaku Demonstrated]

Art for Kids . Teaching Demo

In addition to being fun, fish printing is a perfect way to combine science, art, mathematics, reading, and writing. Students can discuss diversity and anatomy, create beautiful art prints, math ratios measuring fins or counting fin rays, or reading and writing stories or poems about fish.

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Salmon Fish Printing Replica
on June 22, 2018

Fish Printing Demonstration Video

Art for Kids . Science

Here’s a video we have on fish printing – newer video coming soon!

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