Art with Alyssa: 2025 Lunar New Year Snake Craft
2025 is the Year of the Snake! Lunar New Year is celebrated by one fifth of the world’s population in countries such as China, Korea, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore as well as diasporic . . .
Chinese New Year Lion Lantern
Light up a Chinese New Year celebration with this lively lantern -- a perfect project to do at home with the kids!SuppliesRed paper lanternSheet of red tissue paper1 sheet of office paperScraps of c . . .
Printable Valentine’s Day Cards for Kids
Print our adorable, FREE Valentine’s Day cards on cardstock or paper and the kids will be ready to spread some Valentine’s Day cheer to friends and classmates. Have the kids sign their names on . . .
Art with Alyssa: Heart Garland for Valentine’s Day
Encourage creativity and warm fuzzies this Valentine’s Day with a beautiful heart banner (also referred to as a bunting). There is lots of room for interpretation as each participant chooses . . .
Make and Send a Hug to Loved Ones
Don’t you miss hugging people? Here’s a clever DIY hug craft that lets loved ones know they are missed! Whether it’s Mother's Day, Father’s Day, Teacher Appreciation, a birthday or some othe . . .
Art with Alyssa: African Maasai Family
Celebrate diversity and families with this easy project that utilizes fabric scraps and materials you may already have. Consider framing the finished artwork and gifting it to a family member. The p . . .
Art with Alyssa: Story Collage Inspired by Faith Ringgold
Teach children about Black history by studying famous African-American artists and creating art inspired by their work. Here is information about Faith Ringgold, who is best known for her story quil . . .
Art with Alyssa: Collage Inspired by Artist Alma Thomas
One way to learn about Black history with kids is to study famous African-American artists and create art inspired by their work. Here are discussion points about Alma Woodsey Thomas and a mosaic pr . . .
Art with Alyssa: “Stained Glass” Tissue Paper Project
This art project is inspired by the works of Justin Sterling, a Black artist who had an art installation at the San Diego Museum of Art in Balboa Park in 2023 called Chapel of the Rocks. L . . .
Art with Alyssa: Pop Art Hearts
A fun art project to do with kids on Valentine’s Day or anytime of the year.Pop Art artists of the 1960s, such as Andy Warhol, used everyday objects as inspiration for art. In the 1980s another grou . . .
Art with Alyssa: Heart Batik Mural
Plan a Family Art Night that includes making a heart batik mural, homemade Valentine’s Day cards and other creative projects. This fabric batik wall hanging is beautiful and would also make a nice . . .
Art with Alyssa: Tint and Shade Hearts
Learn tinting and shading with this fun and educational art project that is great for Valentine’s Day or anytime of the year. It works best with oil pastels, but chalk pastel would work as well. D . . .
Underground Railroad Quilt Square Craft
To commemorate Black History Month, do some research as a family on the Underground Railroad and Harriet Tubman. Then construct your own bowtie quilt square with paper.
Discussion for families: Har . . .
Art with Alyssa: Hands & Hearts
Art is a universal language that can bring people together, encourage empathy and spark meaningful conversations. For families looking for ways to teach children understanding, art and books are a g . . .