Art with Alyssa: Baby Yoda Portrait Craft
This fun Star Wars-inspired art project uses paint and an egg carton to create a three-dimensional portrait of Baby Yoda. It serves as whimsical décor for “May the Fourth Be with You” celebrati . . .
Earth Day Posters
Celebrate and promote Earth Day (April 22) with kids by making posters from recycled newspapers and magazines.Supplies Old newspapers and magazines Red, blue and green watercolors, craft paints . . .
Earth Day Flower Art
Celebrate Earth Day by creating a cute flower picture made from nature items and food coloring.Remember: never pick items from plants; use what’s already fallen on the ground! Looking for other w . . .
Art with Alyssa: Recycled Paper Bowl
Not sure what to do with all those old magazines? Get creative and turn the pages into paper bowls or coasters! This is a great project to celebrate Earth Day – or just a fun way to spend a lazy a . . .
Art with Alyssa: Earth Monoprints
Celebrate Earth Day by doing an art project at home and participating in local Earth Day events around San Diego. Discussion Points for Teachers/Parents How to take care of the planet—Reduce, . . .
Art with Alyssa: Paper Bag Memory Books
Create a unique memory book to save special keepsakes and photos—and to reminisce about all the fun you had this summer!Discussion Points for Parents/Teachers Talk about your favorite summer me . . .
DIY Pool Noodle Lightsabers
May the "fourth" be with you (the force, that is)! Whether you’re celebrating Star Wars Day on May 4 or hosting a Star Wars-themed birthday party, these easy DIY lightsabers are a hit with ki . . .
Smiling Sun Craft
Brighten up a spring or summer day with a smiling sun craft made with colorful yarn and glue. Get creative and make your own unique design!Supplies Paper plate (white or colored;small or large) . . .
Make a Fiesta Banner
Make a festive decoration with this quick and easy DIY project for your Cinco de Mayo celebration at home.Supplies 6 sheets of tissue paper (10” x 20”)Several sheets of black paper or cardstockR . . .
Art with Alyssa: Alebrijes, Mexican Folk Art Sculptures
Alebrijes, familiar to those who have seen the movie “Coco,” are brightly colored Mexican folk art sculptures—mythical creatures with body parts from varying animals. Although not related to D . . .
DIY Super Mom Badge for Mom
Make a Super Mom badge for mom this Mother's Day! SuppliesCupcake linersScraps of paper and/or old book pagesCrepe paper or ribbonsAlphabet stickers or stampsScissors (plain or decorative)Cookie cu . . .
Mother's Day Mason Jars
Show mom how much she is appreciated this Mother’s Day with a decorated mason jar full of love! Supplies Empty mason jar with lid Scraps of colored/patterned paper Pieces of ribbon or strin . . .
Mother's Day Mosaic Card
What Mom wouldn’t like to receive this pretty mosaic for Mother’s Day? It’s fun and easy to make with just a few basic craft items and a little creativity! Supplies: Blank greeting card or sh . . .
Mother's Memory Book
Make Mom extra happy this Mother's Day with the gift of photos, messages and mementos organized into one handmade book from the kids. Supplies: Kids’ school papers, letters, artwork, cards, etc.2 . . .
Art with Alyssa: Nature's Paintbrushes
Create beautiful outdoor art using homemade paintbrushes from plants and items found in nature.Tips for Teachers/ParentsTeach children to respect living plants and only use found or discarded flower . . .