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or yellow...\u0026nbsp; Oh! or red\" I exclaimed to my toddler as she was ready to rub her wet paintbrush into the black watercolor pot....\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EMy vision for our recent heart craft was colorful, whimsical, and fun.\u0026nbsp; Instead, she went for the darkest color on our watercolor palette and coated the hearts with a thin layer of black paint.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ci\u003EWhy?\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E Why do little ones LOVE painting with black?\u0026nbsp; Needless to say, I joined in the watercolor painting, too, and added the the bright colors to sweeten up our watercolor heart banner.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003ETogether, we made an easy heart craft to display in our \u003Cstrike\u003Edining room\u003C\/strike\u003E homeschool room.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Ppy2mp11Egc\/YBynU2NUBdI\/AAAAAAAAP8A\/_HZfwnGlZQAHTy6D7yklNkbwJN7JW4KfwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s686\/watercolor%2Bheart%2Bcraft.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"watercolor heart craft\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"500\" data-original-width=\"686\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Ppy2mp11Egc\/YBynU2NUBdI\/AAAAAAAAP8A\/_HZfwnGlZQAHTy6D7yklNkbwJN7JW4KfwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/watercolor%2Bheart%2Bcraft.jpg\" title=\"Sweeten up any room with this easy heart craft for kids of all ages!\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;\"\u003Epost contains affiliate links.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EFor the record, I have nothing against black paint. ha!\u0026nbsp; It's just not want I envisioned for our watercolor heart craft.\u0026nbsp; Regardless, this easy heart craft is great for toddlers and preschoolers.\u0026nbsp; Bringing out paint- of any kind- is always exciting for all my kids.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EBut with toddlers around, you've been warned.\u0026nbsp; Your banner may not be red, purple, and pink, but it will be created with lots of love!\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EAdd this to your Valentine's Day activities for toddlers... or preschoolers to-do list!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EEasy Heart Craft for Toddlers\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EJust grab a few materials around the house and you've got a sweet and simple Valentine's Day decoration that is easy enough for your toddler to make!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003ESupplies:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca amzn-ps-bm-asin=\"B004M59O4C\" class=\"amzn_ps_bm_tl\" data-amzn-link-id=\"262b87228ef7a49a171f5f795619d727\" data-amzn-ps-bm-keyword=\"watercolor paper \" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B004M59O4C\/ref=as_li_bk_tl\/?tag=schotimesni08-20\u0026amp;linkId=262b87228ef7a49a171f5f795619d727\u0026amp;linkCode=ktl\" id=\"amznPsBmLink_3615100\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ewatercolor paper \u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" border=\"0\" height=\"0\" id=\"amznPsBmPixel_3615100\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?source=bk\u0026amp;t=schotimesni08-20\u0026amp;bm-id=default\u0026amp;l=ktl\u0026amp;linkId=262b87228ef7a49a171f5f795619d727\u0026amp;_cb=1612503957120\" style=\"border: none !important; 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text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-OX_8YUjIQFY\/YBythNOAI9I\/AAAAAAAAP8M\/TNgpYSs3Em03A9RdpdAzZ8wxQArwYQZJACLcBGAsYHQ\/s750\/watercolor%2Bpainting%2Bfor%2Btoddlers.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"watercolor painting for toddlers\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"500\" data-original-width=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-OX_8YUjIQFY\/YBythNOAI9I\/AAAAAAAAP8M\/TNgpYSs3Em03A9RdpdAzZ8wxQArwYQZJACLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/watercolor%2Bpainting%2Bfor%2Btoddlers.jpg\" title=\"Sweeten up your valentine's day with this easy watercolor heart art and craft\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EHeart Craft for Toddlers How-to\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EBegin by tracing around a heart shaped object or drawing hearts free-hand on a piece of white watercolor paper or card-stock.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EWith a crayon, write phrases similar to the \u003Ca amzn-ps-bm-asin=\"B006JBAZ8G\" class=\"amzn_ps_bm_tl\" data-amzn-link-id=\"14ef3f3befea76e81d10431141382c0e\" data-amzn-ps-bm-keyword=\"conversation heart candies\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B006JBAZ8G\/ref=as_li_bk_tl\/?tag=schotimesni08-20\u0026amp;linkId=14ef3f3befea76e81d10431141382c0e\u0026amp;linkCode=ktl\" id=\"amznPsBmLink_6170824\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Econversation heart candies\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" border=\"0\" height=\"0\" id=\"amznPsBmPixel_6170824\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?source=bk\u0026amp;t=schotimesni08-20\u0026amp;bm-id=default\u0026amp;l=ktl\u0026amp;linkId=14ef3f3befea76e81d10431141382c0e\u0026amp;_cb=1612501605547\" style=\"border: none !important; height: 0px !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; width: 0px !important;\" width=\"0\" \/\u003E, such as:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EU R Sweet\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003ELOVE\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003ECUTE\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003ECOOL\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EXOXO\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EProvide your toddler or preschooler with the paper of drawn hearts, watercolor palette, paintbrush, and cup of water.\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Invite your child to paint the hearts; if keeping with traditional Valentine's Day colors, encourage him\/her to use red, pink, and purple.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-x_x9hkVfohs\/YBzTbNmTfRI\/AAAAAAAAP8c\/NXeiPny6x5EvXV-5Ec-2Rbkg5FCEwpPogCLcBGAsYHQ\/s743\/watercolor%2Bconversation%2Bhearts.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"watercolor conversation hearts\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"500\" data-original-width=\"743\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-x_x9hkVfohs\/YBzTbNmTfRI\/AAAAAAAAP8c\/NXeiPny6x5EvXV-5Ec-2Rbkg5FCEwpPogCLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/watercolor%2Bconversation%2Bhearts.jpg\" title=\"What is Valentine's Day without conversation hearts?  But forget the candy, use it as inspiration for this easy heart craft\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAllow the watercolor hearts to dry.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThen cut all of the hearts out.\u0026nbsp; If you have a preschooler who is working on his\/her scissor skills, this is a great time to get them involved!\u0026nbsp; Preschoolers love cutting!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Uf9kSSfpnnE\/YBzVUzyTo6I\/AAAAAAAAP8s\/zx9KnVfbL9sMSZvyfQ45vQtHIbiQ8Lq4ACLcBGAsYHQ\/s750\/watercolor%2Bheart%2Bart%2Band%2Bcraft.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"watercolor heart art and craft\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"500\" data-original-width=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Uf9kSSfpnnE\/YBzVUzyTo6I\/AAAAAAAAP8s\/zx9KnVfbL9sMSZvyfQ45vQtHIbiQ8Lq4ACLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/watercolor%2Bheart%2Bart%2Band%2Bcraft.jpg\" title=\"What is Valentine's Day without conversation hearts?  But forget the candy, use it as inspiration for this easy heart craft\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EWe used our watercolor hearts and made a festive strand of garland.\u0026nbsp; However, you could simply tape them onto the wall!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003ETo make the garland, it's super easy!\u0026nbsp; Lay the hearts face down on your table and lay the piece of string across the hearts.\u0026nbsp; Use two pieces of tape per heart to fix the hearts onto the string.\u0026nbsp; I found it best to tape the string to the top of the hearts, otherwise the hearts may tilt forward when hung up.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003ETape the ends of your garland to a shelf, your mantel, etc. and you have a sweet keepsake that your toddler and\/or preschooler helped put together!\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThis easy heart craft is surely a fun way to learn and play today!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ThixzXHiYkA\/YBzbJW8LUNI\/AAAAAAAAP84\/Zj5bcvV_uQMnbTVcYOd1jbGItQi6fhfmwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s900\/easy%2Bheart%2Bcraft%2Bfor%2Btoddlers%2Band%2Bpreschoolers.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"easy heart craft for toddlers and preschoolers\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"900\" data-original-width=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ThixzXHiYkA\/YBzbJW8LUNI\/AAAAAAAAP84\/Zj5bcvV_uQMnbTVcYOd1jbGItQi6fhfmwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/easy%2Bheart%2Bcraft%2Bfor%2Btoddlers%2Band%2Bpreschoolers.png\" title=\"What is Valentine's Day without conversation hearts?  But forget the candy, use it as inspiration for this easy heart craft\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EMORE VALENTINE'S DAY IDEAS FOR TODDLERS AND PRESCHOOLERS:\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cp style=\"background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: ProximaNova-Regular, sans-serif; font-variant-ligatures: none; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: none !important; padding: 0px;\"\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2019\/02\/valentine-theme-alphabet-matching-game-printable.html\" style=\"background-color: transparent; box-sizing: inherit; outline: none !important;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003EVALENTINE'S ALPHABET MATCHING PRINTABLE\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2018\/02\/valentines-day-scavenger-hunt.html\" style=\"background-color: transparent; box-sizing: inherit; outline: none !important;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003EVALENTINE'S DAY SCAVENGER HUNT\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2018\/02\/valentines-day-puzzles.html\" style=\"background-color: transparent; box-sizing: inherit; outline: none !important;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003EHEART SHAPE PUZZLES\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2018\/01\/heart-stencils-valentines-day-craft.html\" style=\"background-color: transparent; box-sizing: inherit; outline: none !important;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003EVALENTINE'S DAY STENCIL CRAFT\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2018\/01\/valentines-day-sight-word-match-trace-activity.html\" style=\"background-color: transparent; box-sizing: inherit; outline: none !important;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003ESIGHT WORD HEARTS MATCH AND TRACE\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2017\/02\/stuffed-paper-bag-hearts-fine-motor-skills-craft.html\" style=\"background-color: transparent; box-sizing: inherit; outline: none !important;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003ESTUFFED HEART LACING CRAFT\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2016\/02\/valentine-rhymes-fingerplays.html\" style=\"background-color: transparent; box-sizing: inherit; outline: none !important;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003EVALENTINE RHYME AND FINGERPLAY\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2016\/02\/love-fill-in-blank-valentines-printable.html\" style=\"background-color: transparent; box-sizing: inherit; outline: none !important;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003EI LOVE YOU BECAUSE.... WRITING PROMPT\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2014\/01\/broken-hearts-valentines-cutting.html\" style=\"background-color: transparent; box-sizing: inherit; outline: none !important;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003EHEART SCISSOR SKILLS FINE MOTOR ACTIVITY\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2015\/01\/playdough-search-and-count-preschool.html\" style=\"background-color: transparent; box-sizing: inherit; outline: none !important;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003EPLAYDOUGH SEARCH AND COUNT\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2016\/01\/yarn-wrapped-hearts-mobile-valentines.html\" style=\"background-color: transparent; box-sizing: inherit; outline: none !important;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003EYARN WRAPPED HEARTS CRAFT\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2016\/01\/valentines-i-spy-hearts-printable.html\" style=\"background-color: transparent; box-sizing: inherit; outline: none !important;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003EI SPY HEARTS PRINTABLE\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E.... and don't forget to check out a round-up of\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2016\/01\/heart-preschool-crafts-activities.html\" style=\"background-color: transparent; box-sizing: inherit; color: black; outline: none !important;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E30 more heart activities for preschoolers\u003C\/a\u003E!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/feeds\/337101127501504105\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2021\/02\/watercolor-heart-craft-for-toddlers.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4879455903794404408\/posts\/default\/337101127501504105"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4879455903794404408\/posts\/default\/337101127501504105"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2021\/02\/watercolor-heart-craft-for-toddlers.html","title":"Watercolor Heart Craft for Toddlers"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Kristina"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/10981556809008823987"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-kDLCmXZF6lA\/UuM9FSj4YBI\/AAAAAAAAF_w\/3t1i95_Cfhk\/s1600\/*"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Ppy2mp11Egc\/YBynU2NUBdI\/AAAAAAAAP8A\/_HZfwnGlZQAHTy6D7yklNkbwJN7JW4KfwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s72-c\/watercolor%2Bheart%2Bcraft.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4879455903794404408.post-2558796416121063670"},"published":{"$t":"2021-01-11T06:00:00.002-05:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2021-05-02T12:44:30.888-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Art"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Kid Crafts"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Preschool"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Storytime and Craft"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Marbled Outer Space Art for Preschoolers"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cp style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003E  This outer space art activity is sure to delight your little ones!\u0026nbsp; BUT,   not just your preschoolers... I think kids of all ages will have fun with this   outer space craft.\u0026nbsp; I mean, what could be better than marbles and   paint?\u0026nbsp; Grab a few simple supplies and create some fun and unique outer   space art!\u0026nbsp; It'll truly be outta' this world! \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-htHq945FftI\/YI7WrTycFOI\/AAAAAAAAQL4\/AbRZ2040TT4FMT0rn9YVBieUnrOdp7zJwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s900\/space%2Bcraft%2Bfor%2Bpreschoolers-min.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"outer space art for space theme\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"900\" data-original-width=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-htHq945FftI\/YI7WrTycFOI\/AAAAAAAAQL4\/AbRZ2040TT4FMT0rn9YVBieUnrOdp7zJwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/space%2Bcraft%2Bfor%2Bpreschoolers-min.png\" title=\"This outer space art is fun for kids of all ages, but will be a hit with the preschool crowd I'm sure!\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E  post contains affiliate links \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E  When   \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2014\/09\/preschool-themes.html\"\u003Eplanning our preschool year\u003C\/a\u003E  a couple years ago, we couldn't not have fun learning math concepts, art,   sensory play, and literacy through a SPACE THEME.\u0026nbsp; Little ones love all   things outer space... I do, too!\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;The sun, moon, and stars show the   grandeur of life.... but all that \"stuff\" is just really cool, too.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EI planned our preschool space theme activities for February, but outer space   is fun to explore ALL throughout the year!\u0026nbsp; And we loved our space theme   activities so much we collaborated with some other amazing early childhood   mamas and teachers and created SPACE PRESCHOOL LESSON PLANS that contain a   collection of 24 kid-approved and fun interactive learning activities perfect   for preschool kiddos, aged 3-5.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EGo learn more out our   \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/earlychildhoodlessonplans.com\/products\/space-lesson-plans\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EOuter Space Preschool Lesson Plans\u003C\/a\u003E!\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/p\u003E  \u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E  \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-C0AA7DVTMrc\/X_tFYNV8KjI\/AAAAAAAAP5U\/9MdT_k5wjiAOsnKHcDv2S7xYGBy4O0a7wCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1080\/outer%2Bspace%2Bpreschool%2Blesson%2Bplans.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"outer space preschool lesson plans\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1080\" data-original-width=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-C0AA7DVTMrc\/X_tFYNV8KjI\/AAAAAAAAP5U\/9MdT_k5wjiAOsnKHcDv2S7xYGBy4O0a7wCLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/outer%2Bspace%2Bpreschool%2Blesson%2Bplans.jpg\" title=\"24 engaging outer space theme learning activities for preschoolers\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E  In addition to our lesson plans, which include two outer space crafts, here is   another FUN outer space art activity for your preschooler! \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EOuter Space Art for Preschoolers\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E  This fun outer space art activity involves paint, but there really isn't any   mess involved-- gotta' love that right?!\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch4 style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EOuter Space Supply List :\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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text-align: center;\"\u003E  \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-8PDku_nWXKk\/X_I5cXD8vdI\/AAAAAAAAP4g\/prhoeE9pIYMM8ul3z2GMkKQkDSbvf3NsQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s684\/supplies%2Bneeded%2Bfor%2Bspace%2Bcraft.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"outer space art supplies\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"500\" data-original-width=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-8PDku_nWXKk\/X_I5cXD8vdI\/AAAAAAAAP4g\/prhoeE9pIYMM8ul3z2GMkKQkDSbvf3NsQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/supplies%2Bneeded%2Bfor%2Bspace%2Bcraft.jpg\" title=\"Grab some simple supplies for this FUN  to create some outer space art\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E  With the supplies listed, get ready to make some fun outer space art that is   truly outta this world!! \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E  First, tape the black construction paper to the bottom of your baking pan;   this is optional, but may help keep the paper in place.\u0026nbsp; Our paper was a   bit larger than our pan, so we just kinda pressed it around to conform to the   sides of the pan... or you can cut the paper smaller. \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E  Next, let your kiddos choose some paint to create \"shooting stars.\"\u0026nbsp; We   went with purple and red.... (I did mention that this space craft is unique!   ha!)\u0026nbsp; Drop the marbles into the pan and if you have a cover, place the   lid on. \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E  Here's where it may get crazy, but ask your child to tilt the pan side to side   and to shake it front to back and to get the marbles rolling.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E  Once your child is done, take the lid off to see all the \"stars.\"\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E  To finish off the space craft, assemble the moon with the cardboard and tin   foil.\u0026nbsp; This creates more of a 3D effect.\u0026nbsp; Be watchful of little   fingers, and glue the moon onto the marbled construction paper.\u0026nbsp; ** If   you would rather not mess with a glue gun, cut a circle from the foil and glue   it down with a glue stick. \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E  Finish this fun marbled outer space art project by gluing confetti stars   and\/or star stickers. \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E  \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-97p4-pNH-Vs\/X_I5bHZ2BQI\/AAAAAAAAP4U\/wSFcxN5W3VsKJ8Fwa72EIXhgKR6uoP0gwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s750\/space%2Bcraft%2Bfor%2Bkids.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"500\" data-original-width=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-97p4-pNH-Vs\/X_I5bHZ2BQI\/AAAAAAAAP4U\/wSFcxN5W3VsKJ8Fwa72EIXhgKR6uoP0gwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/space%2Bcraft%2Bfor%2Bkids.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EMy preschooler LOVED this outer space craft!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ESPACE THEME FUN\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EPair this outer space art with a few books and other activities OR let us do the \"work\" for you with our \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/earlychildhoodlessonplans.com\/products\/space-lesson-plans\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESPACE PRESCHOOL LESSON PLANS \u003C\/a\u003EI mentioned above!\u0026nbsp; We have a book list of easy to find space theme books and activities for math, literacy, science, gross motor, sensory, and MORE!\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EEither way exploring a preschool space theme is a win-win!\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; 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  Kids of all ages, from toddlers to teens, can have their hand in creating   their own one-of-a-kind optical illusion art piece.\u0026nbsp; Enjoy this easy art   activity and may you enjoy a little rabbit trail learning all kinds of things   about OP ART. \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E  \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-EjilmeshL50\/X-KVhKojoRI\/AAAAAAAAP2U\/HHyF7s_lE709kf3iEcxvPro__rEjy_82gCLcBGAsYHQ\/s800\/easy%2Bop%2Bart%2Bfor%2Bkids.png\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"easy op art for kids\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"800\" data-original-width=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-EjilmeshL50\/X-KVhKojoRI\/AAAAAAAAP2U\/HHyF7s_lE709kf3iEcxvPro__rEjy_82gCLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/easy%2Bop%2Bart%2Bfor%2Bkids.png\" title=\"Kids of all ages will love creating their own op art masterpiece.  Try this art project for kids today! #artprojectforkids #kidsart #opart\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: right;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003Epost contains affiliate links.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E  In a recent newsletter I sent out to all my lovely readers entitled \"Do More   Art,\"\u0026nbsp; I wanted to simply share that   \u003Ci\u003Eart truly makes the world go round.\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/i\u003ENot wanting to be long-winded   \u003Ci\u003Eagain, \u003C\/i\u003Ebut before sharing links to some easy and fun art activities   they [my readers] could find here at Scbool Time Snippets, I said this about   art:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: 15px;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E''...it has been one of the things that magically lifts moods, encourages creativity, and\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: 15px;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003Ebrings my kiddos of all ages... TOGETHER!''\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EDo you find the same to be true in your house?\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EYes, there is mess... but   when I embrace it and just roll with it, it has been a sanity saver in this   hot mess of a year!\u0026nbsp; And with all that being said, today I've got a new   art activity to share with you that I think you and your kiddos will love.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003EIt's easy.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003EIt's mess-free.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAll ages can particpate!\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003EIt involves optical illusions!!\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E   \u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EWhat is OP ART?\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E  OP ART is short for optical illusion. Typically it involves a black and white   image, but sometimes you'll find op art using a play on colors.\u0026nbsp; In OP   ART, artists have used shape, lines, and patterns to create an image with an   illusion of movement; it looks like it is moving, twisting, blinking, etc, but   it is NOT.\u0026nbsp; OP ART is an illusion- a trick- on the eyes.\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E  I think many of us shy away from wanting to learn about art, perhaps because   what we were taught long ago never interested us, or we think of \"art\" as only   the masters from long long ago.\u0026nbsp; Truly, I think there is a form of art that will   speak to everyone. \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E  OP ART started in the 1960s spear-headed by artists, Briget Riley and Victor   Vasarely.\u0026nbsp; Do a simple internet search to explore this type of   art.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E  I think most kids will love the \"tricks\" this type of art creates.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EAll right, ready to create your own?!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EEasy OP ART for Kids\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003ESeriously, this easy OP ART for kids activity\u003Cu\u003E is for everyone!\u003C\/u\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u003Cb\u003EAnyone\u003C\/b\u003E can do   this and create a fun and unique piece of art.\u0026nbsp; Not to single you out,   but it's especially for the moms\/ teacher that are art newbies and hate   messes...\u0026nbsp; you know who you are.\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003ESupplies:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E  \u003Cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E  \u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E    \u003Cli\u003EOP ART printable\u003C\/li\u003E  \u003C\/ul\u003E  \u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E    \u003Cli\u003Epencil\u003C\/li\u003E  \u003C\/ul\u003E  \u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E    \u003Cli\u003Evarious shapes\u003C\/li\u003E  \u003C\/ul\u003E  \u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E    \u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca amzn-ps-bm-asin=\"B0013CDGT6\" class=\"amzn_ps_bm_tl\" data-amzn-link-id=\"aa78d29655d5c6c42effec4c9268231c\" data-amzn-ps-bm-keyword=\"glue stick\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0013CDGT6\/ref=as_li_bk_tl\/?tag=schotimesni08-20\u0026amp;linkId=aa78d29655d5c6c42effec4c9268231c\u0026amp;linkCode=ktl\" id=\"amznPsBmLink_8009470\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eglue stick\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" border=\"0\" height=\"0\" id=\"amznPsBmPixel_8009470\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?source=bk\u0026amp;t=schotimesni08-20\u0026amp;bm-id=default\u0026amp;l=ktl\u0026amp;linkId=aa78d29655d5c6c42effec4c9268231c\u0026amp;_cb=1608746451482\" style=\"border: none; height: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; width: 0px;\" width=\"0\" \/\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E  \u003C\/ul\u003E  \u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E    \u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca amzn-ps-bm-asin=\"B01LX0UJBN\" class=\"amzn_ps_bm_tl\" data-amzn-link-id=\"e559552416c3159b77d65263430966eb\" data-amzn-ps-bm-keyword=\"bright colored card stock\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B01LX0UJBN\/ref=as_li_bk_tl\/?tag=schotimesni08-20\u0026amp;linkId=e559552416c3159b77d65263430966eb\u0026amp;linkCode=ktl\" id=\"amznPsBmLink_1944916\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ebright colored card stock\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" border=\"0\" height=\"0\" id=\"amznPsBmPixel_1944916\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?source=bk\u0026amp;t=schotimesni08-20\u0026amp;bm-id=default\u0026amp;l=ktl\u0026amp;linkId=e559552416c3159b77d65263430966eb\u0026amp;_cb=1608746457974\" style=\"border: none; height: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; width: 0px;\" width=\"0\" \/\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E  \u003C\/ul\u003E  \u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E  \u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E    \u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca amzn-ps-bm-asin=\"SEARCH\" class=\"amzn_ps_bm_tl\" data-amzn-link-id=\"0788cba6c4e316ca94c61a3913025849\" data-amzn-ps-bm-keyword=\"scissors\" href=\"http:\/\/amazon.com\/s\/ref=as_li_bk_tl\/?url=search-alias%3Daps\u0026amp;field-keywords=scissors\u0026amp;tag=schotimesni08-20\u0026amp;linkId=0788cba6c4e316ca94c61a3913025849\u0026amp;linkCode=ktl\" id=\"amznPsBmLink_6792723\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Escissors\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" border=\"0\" height=\"0\" id=\"amznPsBmPixel_6792723\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?source=bk\u0026amp;t=schotimesni08-20\u0026amp;bm-id=default\u0026amp;l=ktl\u0026amp;linkId=0788cba6c4e316ca94c61a3913025849\u0026amp;_cb=1608746469064\" style=\"border: none; height: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; width: 0px;\" width=\"0\" \/\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E  \u003C\/ul\u003E  \u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E  \u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E    \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-2ZS94eNe0eY\/X-KeNaWqICI\/AAAAAAAAP2g\/W9HKFwzjWkIpFuQhZ9e8SnPQdYPBRfsxACLcBGAsYHQ\/s761\/how%2Bto%2Bmake%2Beasy%2Bop%2Bart%2Bfor%2Bkids.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"how to make easy op art for kids\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"500\" data-original-width=\"761\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-2ZS94eNe0eY\/X-KeNaWqICI\/AAAAAAAAP2g\/W9HKFwzjWkIpFuQhZ9e8SnPQdYPBRfsxACLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/how%2Bto%2Bmake%2Beasy%2Bop%2Bart%2Bfor%2Bkids.jpg\" title=\"Grab a few simple materials, and make your own #OPART\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E  \u003C\/div\u003E  \u003Cbr \/\u003E  \u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EMake Your Own Easy Op Art\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E  \u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EBegin gathering your supplies from around the house.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003ESearch around the house for different materials to create your shapes-- grab a   bowl, cup, puzzle piece, magnatile block, etc!\u0026nbsp; Pick one object or many   objects of various sizes.... remember, YOU (or your kiddo) are the   artist.\u0026nbsp; There is no right or wrong.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E  Print out TWO OP ART printables for each child.\u0026nbsp; The colorful cardstock   is optional, but I think it will give this easy art project an extra POP! \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E  \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-h9yTFHhkdK0\/X-KfKAYmR_I\/AAAAAAAAP2o\/W1UmqSrua8gSFwqIF3g5be2KIDG3IpPZgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s672\/tracing%2Bshapes%2Bto%2Bmake%2Beasy%2Bop%2Bart.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"tracing shapes to create easy op art for kids project\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"500\" data-original-width=\"672\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-h9yTFHhkdK0\/X-KfKAYmR_I\/AAAAAAAAP2o\/W1UmqSrua8gSFwqIF3g5be2KIDG3IpPZgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/tracing%2Bshapes%2Bto%2Bmake%2Beasy%2Bop%2Bart.jpg\" title=\"Begin easy op art for kids project by tracing shapes\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp\u003E  Turn one of the OP ART printables backwards, so that the side with the black   and white lines is facing down.\u0026nbsp; Place the shapes on the paper and trace   around the shapes with a pencil.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAfter tracing your shapes, cut the out with scissors.\u0026nbsp; If littles are   around, make sure you have a pair of \u003Ca amzn-ps-bm-asin=\"B06XPT1LJQ\" class=\"amzn_ps_bm_tl\" data-amzn-link-id=\"bedb737a972ef8a5be0e430f1f9a2798\" data-amzn-ps-bm-keyword=\"blunt scissors.\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B06XPT1LJQ\/ref=as_li_bk_tl\/?tag=schotimesni08-20\u0026amp;linkId=bedb737a972ef8a5be0e430f1f9a2798\u0026amp;linkCode=ktl\" id=\"amznPsBmLink_1082362\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eblunt scissors.\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" border=\"0\" height=\"0\" id=\"amznPsBmPixel_1082362\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?source=bk\u0026amp;t=schotimesni08-20\u0026amp;bm-id=default\u0026amp;l=ktl\u0026amp;linkId=bedb737a972ef8a5be0e430f1f9a2798\u0026amp;_cb=1608746491040\" style=\"border: none; height: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; width: 0px;\" width=\"0\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp; And to sneak in   fine motor skills, encourage your young child to cut the shapes out.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E  \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-PgC35rg54q8\/X-OBUel5RaI\/AAAAAAAAP20\/ytvV8uzBU2g4tkhV7ClCV5fH3NS86L3aQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s683\/easy%2Bop%2Bart%2Bfor%2Bkids.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"easy op art for kids\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"500\" data-original-width=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-PgC35rg54q8\/X-OBUel5RaI\/AAAAAAAAP20\/ytvV8uzBU2g4tkhV7ClCV5fH3NS86L3aQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/easy%2Bop%2Bart%2Bfor%2Bkids.jpg\" title=\"Create your own OP ART!  Easy to make for kids of all ages!\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E  Now with your shapes cut out, arrange them on the other OP ART   printable.\u0026nbsp; Layer them.. spread them out... tilt them-- again, design   your optical illusion piece to YOUR liking!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E   Once you're are happy with the arrangement of your shapes, glue them in place.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EDon't you just love easy art projects?!!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EJust print, cut, and paste!\u003C\/div\u003E  \u003Cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E  \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-DbaOPXPMH1w\/X-OCPJTEqFI\/AAAAAAAAP28\/1rnjNv7wzEATCopmt20wU6hacsP_R1D0wCLcBGAsYHQ\/s890\/easy%2Bop%2Bart%2Bfor%2Bkids%2Bprintables.png\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"easy op art for kids printable\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"500\" data-original-width=\"890\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-DbaOPXPMH1w\/X-OCPJTEqFI\/AAAAAAAAP28\/1rnjNv7wzEATCopmt20wU6hacsP_R1D0wCLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/easy%2Bop%2Bart%2Bfor%2Bkids%2Bprintables.png\" title=\"Easy OP ART for kids of all ages!\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E  As I mentioned above, it's completely optional but I cut around my daughter's   OP ART piece and glued it onto a piece of cardstock.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EDoesn't it look great?!\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E  This easy op art for kids activity is simple enough to add as a \"morning   basket\" activity for all my fellow homeschoolers, an introduction piece to   famous artists for an art unit study, or simply just because! \u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E  \u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1qFYzNgjKfyk1Q6Clp-7sIA63ehnnggfc\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EGrab your OP ART printable NOW\u003C\/a\u003E!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThis easy OP ART for kids activity was \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/45-0GL7wY6I\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Einspired by Art John\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EIf you find yourself wanting to \"DO MORE ART,\" too, check out these other easy art ideas you'll find here:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: ProximaNova-Regular, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-variant-ligatures: none; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: none; padding: 0px;\"\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2018\/10\/pinch-pot-monsters-clay-making.html\" style=\"background-color: transparent; box-sizing: inherit; outline: none;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EPinch Pot Clay Monsters\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2018\/06\/northern-lights-CD-art-project.html\" style=\"background-color: transparent; box-sizing: inherit; outline: none;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ENorthern Lights CD Project\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2017\/06\/30-unique-process-art-projects-for-kids.html\" style=\"background-color: transparent; box-sizing: inherit; outline: none;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003E30 Unique Process Art Projects\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2017\/03\/preschool-process-art-painting-with-tools.html\" style=\"background-color: transparent; box-sizing: inherit; outline: none;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EPainting with Tools\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2017\/02\/going-on-bear-hunt-process-art-painting.html\" style=\"background-color: transparent; box-sizing: inherit; outline: none;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EGoing on a Bear Hunt Process Art\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2016\/07\/monet-art-for-kids-water-lillies.html\" style=\"background-color: transparent; box-sizing: inherit; outline: none;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EWater Lily Paper Art\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2015\/10\/piet-mondrian-suncatcher-art-for-kids.html\" style=\"background-color: transparent; box-sizing: inherit; outline: none;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EPiet Mondrian Suncatcher\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2014\/09\/watercolor-line-art.html\" style=\"background-color: transparent; box-sizing: inherit; outline: none;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EWatercolor Line Art (STEAM Activity)\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2012\/02\/melted-crayon-art.html\" style=\"background-color: transparent; box-sizing: inherit; outline: none;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EMelted Crayon Canvas\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2012\/02\/4-days-of-art.html\" style=\"background-color: transparent; box-sizing: inherit; outline: none;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EArt inspired by Monet, Kandinsky, Picasso, \u0026amp; Pollack\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2015\/05\/puffy-paint-solar-system-preschool.html\" style=\"background-color: transparent; box-sizing: inherit; outline: none;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ESolar System Window Clings\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E(okay, maybe technically more of a \"craft\"... but worth making yourself!)\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ml-form-embed\" data-account=\"1057690:x1n9f0b4n2\" data-form=\"956710:i9b5f1\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/feeds\/5923338925915911162\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2020\/12\/easy-op-art-for-kids.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4879455903794404408\/posts\/default\/5923338925915911162"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4879455903794404408\/posts\/default\/5923338925915911162"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2020\/12\/easy-op-art-for-kids.html","title":"Easy Op Art for Kids"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Kristina"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/10981556809008823987"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-kDLCmXZF6lA\/UuM9FSj4YBI\/AAAAAAAAF_w\/3t1i95_Cfhk\/s1600\/*"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-EjilmeshL50\/X-KVhKojoRI\/AAAAAAAAP2U\/HHyF7s_lE709kf3iEcxvPro__rEjy_82gCLcBGAsYHQ\/s72-c\/easy%2Bop%2Bart%2Bfor%2Bkids.png","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4879455903794404408.post-34052157369955962"},"published":{"$t":"2020-08-31T09:00:00.002-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2020-09-02T14:37:59.520-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Art"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Hands-on Activity"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Kindergarten"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Math"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Numbers \u0026 Counting"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Preschool"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"printable"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Bumblebee Fingerprint Art \u0026 Math Activity"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv\u003EI won't lie. With a lot more kiddos in the house, I am not as eager to bring out the paint supplies as I once was.\u0026nbsp; BUT I'm not ready to throw out the baby with the bath water and get rid of all my supplies... just yet.\u0026nbsp; Although after I heard my toddler yell, \"Mom! Mom!\" from the top of the stairs only to see that she was covered in her older brother's neon yellow paint for fishing lures, I might have officially called it DONE, except even with the mess, I just can't.... not yet.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EBecause in the middle of the chaos, I know there will be a day that I will NEED that paint (or whatever supply) and I'll kick myself because I got rid of it in one fell swoop.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003ESo here I am, sharing the silver-lining.\u0026nbsp; Yes, there is one.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003ERead on to learn more about our\u003Cb\u003E Bumblebee Fingerprint Art and Math Activity\u003C\/b\u003E-- a fun way to learn and play today!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-UcmgiKAK5o4\/Xzn9ySS3AyI\/AAAAAAAAPtA\/IRD-tOXdqrspw_M86wTFCUm0BBD47iH9ACLcBGAsYHQ\/s1000\/counting%2Bbumblebees%2Bfingerprint%2Bart%2Band%2Bmath.png\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"bumblebee fingerprint art\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1000\" data-original-width=\"575\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-UcmgiKAK5o4\/Xzn9ySS3AyI\/AAAAAAAAPtA\/IRD-tOXdqrspw_M86wTFCUm0BBD47iH9ACLcBGAsYHQ\/d\/counting%2Bbumblebees%2Bfingerprint%2Bart%2Band%2Bmath.png\" title=\"Have fun exploring different math concepts with this bumblebee fingerprint art activity!\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003Epost contains affiliate links.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EWith the paint that I \u003Ci\u003Ealmost\u003C\/i\u003E got rid of, my Kindergartner made some fingerprint art!\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThis Bumblebee Fingerprint Art activity also sneaks in some math concepts such as number recognition, counting, and 1:1 correspondence.\u0026nbsp; Not too many kids I know would pass up on fingerpaint!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EArt + Math = win, win!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThis fingerprint art printable works on counting numbers 1-12;\u0026nbsp; it includes a page to work on numbers 1-6 and 7-12. \u003Cdiv class=\"ml-form-embed\" data-account=\"1057690:x1n9f0b4n2\" data-form=\"956710:i9b5f1\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EBumblebee Fingerprint Art\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003ESupplies:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003EBumbleebee Counting Worksheet\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EYellow Fingerpaint\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EBlack Marker\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-5mi1EL-J72o\/Xznaed6aSuI\/AAAAAAAAPsg\/NSLqA3jUfnUgOGYD4gQVdpGE5NCTfN8TACLcBGAsYHQ\/s656\/fingerprint%2Bcounting%2Bmaterials.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"supplies for bumblebee fingerprint art\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"500\" data-original-width=\"656\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-5mi1EL-J72o\/Xznaed6aSuI\/AAAAAAAAPsg\/NSLqA3jUfnUgOGYD4gQVdpGE5NCTfN8TACLcBGAsYHQ\/d\/fingerprint%2Bcounting%2Bmaterials.jpg\" title=\"Have fun counting with fingerpaint! Count while making fingerprint bees.\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EBumblebee Fingerprint Art and Math\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003ETo begin this activity, say and point to the number on each hive.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EWhen your child is ready, have him\/her dip their finger into the yellow paint and make fingerprints near the hive to match the number on the hive.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003ESo 1 fingerprint near the hive with the number 1.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E2 fingerprints near the hive with the number 2.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E3 fingerprints near the hive with the number 3....\u0026nbsp; and so on.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-4nXQ_ymnG-0\/XznbJgyd4TI\/AAAAAAAAPso\/3EDdrktiSCMC4VOsQgJUcaz4jpQd_fcXwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s750\/fingerprint%2Bbumblebees%2Bmath%2Bprintable.png\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"counting fingerprint bumblebees\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"500\" data-original-width=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-4nXQ_ymnG-0\/XznbJgyd4TI\/AAAAAAAAPso\/3EDdrktiSCMC4VOsQgJUcaz4jpQd_fcXwCLcBGAsYHQ\/d\/fingerprint%2Bbumblebees%2Bmath%2Bprintable.png\" title=\"Make and count fingerprint bumblebees!  A fun hands-on art and math activity!\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003ENote to self:\u0026nbsp; Encourage your child to use a thin layer of paint to make their bees, else you may have to take a break once all the bees are made to allow the paint to dry.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EOr if pressed for time, bring out the blow-dryer and have the *adult* use the blow-dryer to help the fingerprint bees dry faster.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EOnce the fingerprint bees have dried, time to add some creative detail!\u0026nbsp; Here's where the fingerprint art comes in!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-RRvZB0WarLI\/Xzn1Hjo_p7I\/AAAAAAAAPs0\/PJ-3wpDBW30_RH7xYB2zsnydNBmrS8piACLcBGAsYHQ\/s750\/BUMBLEBEE%2BFINGERPRINT%2BART.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"bumblebee fingerprint art\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"500\" data-original-width=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-RRvZB0WarLI\/Xzn1Hjo_p7I\/AAAAAAAAPs0\/PJ-3wpDBW30_RH7xYB2zsnydNBmrS8piACLcBGAsYHQ\/d\/BUMBLEBEE%2BFINGERPRINT%2BART.jpg\" title=\"Turn those sweet yellow fingerprints into bumblebees in this hands-on fingerprint art and math activity!\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EHave your child add a set of wings and black stripes to each fingerprint.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003ENow the fingerprint bumblebees start to take shape!\u0026nbsp; Again, reinforce counting with your little one.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThis fingerprint art and math activity is great for preschool or Kindergarten!\u0026nbsp; Have some hands-on fun exploring math through art!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003EEnjoy a little bit of mess...\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003E... a little bit of math....\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003Ein a fun, hands-on learning experience!\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u0026gt;\u0026gt; Grab your Bumblebee Fingerprint Art and Math Activity \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1ZOT0Mkb2Eapo5XQ_pCJeLsgbpmnNKm2m\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHERE\u003C\/a\u003E \u0026lt;\u0026lt;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch4 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EMore Fingerprint activities:\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"#\" id=\"https:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2015\/07\/fingerprint-math-activity-counting-fish.html\" name=\"https:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2015\/07\/fingerprint-math-activity-counting-fish.html\"\u003EFingerprint Fish Bubbles Counting Activity\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"#\" id=\"https:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2016\/10\/fingerprint-pumpkin-patch-counting-activity.html\" name=\"https:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2016\/10\/fingerprint-pumpkin-patch-counting-activity.html\"\u003EPumpkin Patch Number Craft\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"#\" id=\"https:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2015\/08\/preschool-counting-printable-apple-theme.html\" name=\"https:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2015\/08\/preschool-counting-printable-apple-theme.html\"\u003EFREE Counting Apples Printable Book\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E \u003Cdiv class=\"ml-form-embed\" data-account=\"1057690:x1n9f0b4n2\" data-form=\"956710:i9b5f1\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/feeds\/34052157369955962\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2020\/08\/bumblebee-fingerprint-art-math-activity.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4879455903794404408\/posts\/default\/34052157369955962"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4879455903794404408\/posts\/default\/34052157369955962"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2020\/08\/bumblebee-fingerprint-art-math-activity.html","title":"Bumblebee Fingerprint Art \u0026 Math Activity"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Kristina"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/10981556809008823987"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-kDLCmXZF6lA\/UuM9FSj4YBI\/AAAAAAAAF_w\/3t1i95_Cfhk\/s1600\/*"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-UcmgiKAK5o4\/Xzn9ySS3AyI\/AAAAAAAAPtA\/IRD-tOXdqrspw_M86wTFCUm0BBD47iH9ACLcBGAsYHQ\/s72-c-d\/counting%2Bbumblebees%2Bfingerprint%2Bart%2Band%2Bmath.png","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4879455903794404408.post-9095778813781035752"},"published":{"$t":"2018-10-29T06:30:00.000-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2018-11-08T22:00:12.730-05:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Art"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Fine Motor"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Kid Crafts"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Process Art"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Storytime and Craft"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Pinch Pot Monsters - Clay Making for Kids"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EEnjoy creating Pinch Pot Monsters for a fun clay making project for kids!\u0026nbsp; This clay art and craft is sure to be a hit with kids of all ages!\u0026nbsp; It's a great way to unleash creativity, sneak in fine motor skills, and explore texture and mark-making!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003Epost contains affiliate links.  \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-tBKOvyDdnwE\/W9N9bvm-QNI\/AAAAAAAAPNc\/JLACr8LhJIYjTrSxTs-Y0pgDAsBhdPOKgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/pinch%2Bpot%2Bmonsters.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Pinch Pot Monsters\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"900\" data-original-width=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-tBKOvyDdnwE\/W9N9bvm-QNI\/AAAAAAAAPNc\/JLACr8LhJIYjTrSxTs-Y0pgDAsBhdPOKgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/pinch%2Bpot%2Bmonsters.jpg\" title=\"This creative clay art and craft goes beyond a simple pinch pot.  During this clay making art activity, create Pinch Pot Monsters! \" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EIn our sequel to \u003Ca amzn-ps-bm-asin=\"1500956791\" class=\"amzn_ps_bm_tl\" data-amzn-link-id=\"764f236ec067122b21f89676d2bf4c50\" data-amzn-ps-bm-keyword=\"99 fine motor ideas \" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/99-Fine-Motor-Ideas-Ages\/dp\/1500956791\/ref=as_li_bk_tl\/?tag=schotimesni08-20\u0026amp;linkId=764f236ec067122b21f89676d2bf4c50\u0026amp;linkCode=ktl\" id=\"amznPsBmLink_6202735\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E99 Fine Motor Ideas for Kids Ages 1-5\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" border=\"0\" height=\"0\" id=\"amznPsBmPixel_6202735\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?source=bk\u0026amp;t=schotimesni08-20\u0026amp;bm-id=default\u0026amp;l=ktl\u0026amp;linkId=764f236ec067122b21f89676d2bf4c50\u0026amp;_cb=1540601594147\" style=\"border: none !important; height: 0px !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; width: 0px !important;\" width=\"0\" \/\u003E, we shared a fun and simple clay making activity for kids-- pinch pots.\u0026nbsp; Pinch Pots are GREAT for fine motor skills as you work to manipulate a ball of clay into a bowl.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ciframe frameborder=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?ServiceVersion=20070822\u0026amp;OneJS=1\u0026amp;Operation=GetAdHtml\u0026amp;MarketPlace=US\u0026amp;source=ac\u0026amp;ref=qf_sp_asin_til\u0026amp;ad_type=product_link\u0026amp;tracking_id=schotimesni08-20\u0026amp;marketplace=amazon\u0026amp;region=US\u0026amp;placement=1500956791\u0026amp;asins=1500956791\u0026amp;linkId=036cdaeb1976d1be7cb9c69c2dbec324\u0026amp;show_border=false\u0026amp;link_opens_in_new_window=true\u0026amp;price_color=333333\u0026amp;title_color=0066c0\u0026amp;bg_color=ffffff\" style=\"height: 240px; 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text-align: left;\"\u003EWell, after reading a fun book called \u003Ca amzn-ps-bm-asin=\"1943147418\" class=\"amzn_ps_bm_tl\" data-amzn-link-id=\"40fe92bb85593dd1c3ced0464a2b421f\" data-amzn-ps-bm-keyword=\"Miss Turie's Magical Creatures\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Miss-Turies-Magic-Creatures-Keller\/dp\/1943147418\/ref=as_li_bk_tl\/?tag=schotimesni08-20\u0026amp;linkId=40fe92bb85593dd1c3ced0464a2b421f\u0026amp;linkCode=ktl\" id=\"amznPsBmLink_7052473\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMiss Turie's Magical Creatures\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" border=\"0\" height=\"0\" id=\"amznPsBmPixel_7052473\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?source=bk\u0026amp;t=schotimesni08-20\u0026amp;bm-id=default\u0026amp;l=ktl\u0026amp;linkId=40fe92bb85593dd1c3ced0464a2b421f\u0026amp;_cb=1540601793735\" style=\"border: none !important; height: 0px !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; width: 0px !important;\" width=\"0\" \/\u003E, we upped our Pinch Pot-making game!\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EThe book inspired us to make Pinch Pot Monsters!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EPinch Pot Monsters\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EGo beyond a simple pinch pot bowl and try this creative activity making Pinch Pot Monsters!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003ESupplies:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca amzn-ps-bm-asin=\"B001GIB3FQ\" class=\"amzn_ps_bm_tl\" data-amzn-link-id=\"b8b75e5bc177d95626b212a4fab9b4ff\" data-amzn-ps-bm-keyword=\"Crayola Clay\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Crayola-Air-Dry-Resealable-Classroom-Educational\/dp\/B001GIB3FQ\/ref=as_li_bk_tl\/?tag=schotimesni08-20\u0026amp;linkId=b8b75e5bc177d95626b212a4fab9b4ff\u0026amp;linkCode=ktl\" id=\"amznPsBmLink_9308351\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ECrayola Clay\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" border=\"0\" height=\"0\" id=\"amznPsBmPixel_9308351\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?source=bk\u0026amp;t=schotimesni08-20\u0026amp;bm-id=default\u0026amp;l=ktl\u0026amp;linkId=b8b75e5bc177d95626b212a4fab9b4ff\u0026amp;_cb=1540601940674\" style=\"border: none !important; 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height: 0px !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; width: 0px !important;\" width=\"0\" \/\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EHow to Make Clay Pinch Pots\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003ETo begin making your pinch pot monsters, you need to form a basic pinch pot.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EGrab a handful of clay and work it into a ball by rolling it between your palms.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003ENext, push your thumb into the middle to create the \"bowl.\"\u0026nbsp; From the edges, begin pinching around to create a larger opening.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ci\u003E** Note:\u0026nbsp; We used Crayola Air Dry Clay, but \u003Ca amzn-ps-bm-asin=\"SEARCH\" class=\"amzn_ps_bm_tl\" data-amzn-link-id=\"e313e7092f86299b4de9d6c7e6c2d019\" data-amzn-ps-bm-keyword=\"Polymer Clay\" href=\"http:\/\/amazon.com\/s\/ref=as_li_bk_tl\/?url=search-alias%3Daps\u0026amp;field-keywords=Polymer%20Clay\u0026amp;tag=schotimesni08-20\u0026amp;linkId=e313e7092f86299b4de9d6c7e6c2d019\u0026amp;linkCode=ktl\" id=\"amznPsBmLink_1892893\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPolymer Clay\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" border=\"0\" height=\"0\" id=\"amznPsBmPixel_1892893\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?source=bk\u0026amp;t=schotimesni08-20\u0026amp;bm-id=default\u0026amp;l=ktl\u0026amp;linkId=e313e7092f86299b4de9d6c7e6c2d019\u0026amp;_cb=1540605356710\" style=\"border: none !important; height: 0px !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; width: 0px !important;\" width=\"0\" \/\u003E should also work just fine.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-aanC08KJz2M\/W9N9hERuZ7I\/AAAAAAAAPNg\/Ih-2XBM_SR0zV-jC_O_8WxJaiF0CR0EagCLcBGAs\/s1600\/making%2Bpinch%2Bpots.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Making Pinch Pot Monsters\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"900\" data-original-width=\"677\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-aanC08KJz2M\/W9N9hERuZ7I\/AAAAAAAAPNg\/Ih-2XBM_SR0zV-jC_O_8WxJaiF0CR0EagCLcBGAs\/s1600\/making%2Bpinch%2Bpots.jpg\" title=\"Making Pinch Pot Monsters\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ENext, we read through \u003Ca amzn-ps-bm-asin=\"1943147418\" class=\"amzn_ps_bm_tl\" data-amzn-link-id=\"9ac6b2011bdba25a29b2cacd27866560\" data-amzn-ps-bm-keyword=\"Miss Turie's Magical Creatures\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Miss-Turies-Magic-Creatures-Keller\/dp\/1943147418\/ref=as_li_bk_tl\/?tag=schotimesni08-20\u0026amp;linkId=9ac6b2011bdba25a29b2cacd27866560\u0026amp;linkCode=ktl\" id=\"amznPsBmLink_7361540\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMiss Turie's Magical Creatures\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" border=\"0\" height=\"0\" id=\"amznPsBmPixel_7361540\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?source=bk\u0026amp;t=schotimesni08-20\u0026amp;bm-id=default\u0026amp;l=ktl\u0026amp;linkId=9ac6b2011bdba25a29b2cacd27866560\u0026amp;_cb=1540604552771\" style=\"border: none !important; height: 0px !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; width: 0px !important;\" width=\"0\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;again to get some inspiration for our clay monsters.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ciframe frameborder=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?ServiceVersion=20070822\u0026amp;OneJS=1\u0026amp;Operation=GetAdHtml\u0026amp;MarketPlace=US\u0026amp;source=ss\u0026amp;ref=as_ss_li_til\u0026amp;ad_type=product_link\u0026amp;tracking_id=schotimesni08-20\u0026amp;language=en_US\u0026amp;marketplace=amazon\u0026amp;region=US\u0026amp;placement=1943147418\u0026amp;asins=1943147418\u0026amp;linkId=965c10f62bfa9850753090d8e57d53e2\u0026amp;show_border=true\u0026amp;link_opens_in_new_window=true\" style=\"height: 240px; width: 120px;\"\u003E\u003C\/iframe\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EAbout \u003Ca amzn-ps-bm-asin=\"1943147418\" class=\"amzn_ps_bm_tl\" data-amzn-link-id=\"516325df568ccfeacb830806a15651b0\" data-amzn-ps-bm-keyword=\"Miss Turie's Magical Creatures\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Miss-Turies-Magic-Creatures-Keller\/dp\/1943147418\/ref=as_li_bk_tl\/?tag=schotimesni08-20\u0026amp;linkId=516325df568ccfeacb830806a15651b0\u0026amp;linkCode=ktl\" id=\"amznPsBmLink_1229538\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMiss Turie's Magical Creatures\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" border=\"0\" height=\"0\" id=\"amznPsBmPixel_1229538\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?source=bk\u0026amp;t=schotimesni08-20\u0026amp;bm-id=default\u0026amp;l=ktl\u0026amp;linkId=516325df568ccfeacb830806a15651b0\u0026amp;_cb=1540602854429\" style=\"border: none !important; height: 0px !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; width: 0px !important;\" width=\"0\" \/\u003E\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWe received this fantastic new children's book for free, but it's such a fun read with colorful illustrations that I encourage all ya'll to add it to your book wish-list for the kids or grab a copy from your library.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EFrom Amazon:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; color: #333333; margin-bottom: 14px; padding: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\"Dragons, Chimeras, and Hydras, oh my!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; color: #333333; margin-bottom: 14px; margin-top: -4px; padding: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003ECome explore Miss Turie's Magic Creatures, the most exotic pet store you've ever seen! Miss Turie guarantees to \"have the pet that's right for you,\" but can she find a match for her toughest customer yet?\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; color: #333333; margin-top: -4px; padding: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003ETold in an upbeat, fast-paced rhyme, children will laugh as they learn about mythical creatures and contemplate what they might be like as a household pet. Following the story is a catalog of each featured creature with a more detailed history. \"\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-pFzz3we9NC0\/W9N9i4CAkTI\/AAAAAAAAPNk\/Ia9Qkq9VQ2oI0WbtHke4cEz0FwbjdCnwACLcBGAs\/s1600\/clay%2Bart%2Band%2Bcraft.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Clay Art \u0026amp; Craft\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"500\" data-original-width=\"765\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-pFzz3we9NC0\/W9N9i4CAkTI\/AAAAAAAAPNk\/Ia9Qkq9VQ2oI0WbtHke4cEz0FwbjdCnwACLcBGAs\/s1600\/clay%2Bart%2Band%2Bcraft.jpg\" title=\"Clay Art \u0026amp; Craft - Creating Pinch Pot Monsters\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EFrom Clay Bowl to Pinch Pot Monsters\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThe pinch pot bowl you just created will become the monster's mouth.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003ENow begin creating your monster by adding more clay to form eyes, teeth, and even a tail!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EGrab more clay and begin pinching, rolling, and shaping it into elements to add to your monster.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ANRJSOWN768\/W9N9oHwM4gI\/AAAAAAAAPNo\/hNpyYkZxRgcOjPgAt1S78ErAmNom0SvegCLcBGAs\/s1600\/pinch%2Bpot%2Bmonster%2Bclay%2Bcraft%2Bidea.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"pinch pot monsters clay craft idea\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"500\" data-original-width=\"781\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ANRJSOWN768\/W9N9oHwM4gI\/AAAAAAAAPNo\/hNpyYkZxRgcOjPgAt1S78ErAmNom0SvegCLcBGAs\/s1600\/pinch%2Bpot%2Bmonster%2Bclay%2Bcraft%2Bidea.jpg\" title=\"Clay Art \u0026amp; Craft Idea : Create Pinch Pot Monsters!\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EMy 11 year old created the coolest Pinch Pot Monster- by far!\u0026nbsp; (see above).\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Through our homeschool co-op, he just so happened to finish up a unit working with clay, so he knew how to smooth out the clay with water and how to add marks to create lines and details.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EBelow is the Pinch Pot Monster my 7 year old created!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EI even made a pinch pot monster, too!!\u0026nbsp; Indeed, this creative clay art and craft is great for all ages!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003ETip!!\u0026nbsp; As noted above, to smooth out fingerprints and cracks, went a small sponge of paper towel with water and rub out the imperfections in the clay.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Ci\u003EAlso, adding lines and other details need to be made before the clay dries!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-tcqEBY2FQQA\/W9N9rSz9YjI\/AAAAAAAAPNs\/XCgwcJH_tUM5Gjv_qRNgOL4vOk2M9U94QCLcBGAs\/s1600\/modeling%2Bpinch%2Bpot%2Bmonsters.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"modeling pinch pot monsters\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"500\" data-original-width=\"787\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-tcqEBY2FQQA\/W9N9rSz9YjI\/AAAAAAAAPNs\/XCgwcJH_tUM5Gjv_qRNgOL4vOk2M9U94QCLcBGAs\/s1600\/modeling%2Bpinch%2Bpot%2Bmonsters.jpg\" title=\"Modeling Pinch Pot Monsters is great for fine motor skills\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe Crayola Air Dry Clay we used began hardening soon after we left our monsters un-touched to dry.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWe waited a couple days to paint them, but they were dry long before that.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003ENote:\u0026nbsp; I'm not sure if it was the clay or perhaps we rolled out our pieces too thin, but several pieces did break off through gentle touch and movement of the monsters.\u0026nbsp; Thus mine went from two- eyes, to a one-eyed monster!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003ETo finish off our Pinch Pot Monsters, we dazzled them up with color!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Painting Pinch Pot Monsters\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"500\" data-original-width=\"770\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-mBvKAAbt_FY\/W9N9yWoF6BI\/AAAAAAAAPN4\/vc0AKCOnXMgCMx-N5hR1nyq_gHK70JdiwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/painting%2B%2Bpinch%2Bpot%2Bmonster.jpg\" title=\"Painting Our Pinch Pot Monsters for a Colorful Touch\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EUsing Crayola's Washable Paint, we created some of the most colorful monsters you have ever seen!!\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EThey truly belonged in Miss Turie's Pet Shop, too!! ha!!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Bvrze8zgHB0\/W9N91X9ptNI\/AAAAAAAAPN8\/ghzISBFaS2o7A_n7TN4ap_hJacxCgHZigCLcBGAs\/s1600\/pinch%2Bpot%2Bmonsters%2Bfrom%2Bclay.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Pinch Pot Monsters from Clay\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"500\" data-original-width=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Bvrze8zgHB0\/W9N91X9ptNI\/AAAAAAAAPN8\/ghzISBFaS2o7A_n7TN4ap_hJacxCgHZigCLcBGAs\/s1600\/pinch%2Bpot%2Bmonsters%2Bfrom%2Bclay.jpg\" title=\"Pinch Pot Monsters from Clay\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EMy Pinch Pot Monster is quite the beast-- with a polka dot tongue and octopus-like tentacles!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThis was such a fun art project!!\u0026nbsp; Clay making is a super fun and simple activity for the kids!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAnd whether you decide to get crazy and create monsters or not, pinch pots make wonderful kid-made gifts!!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EEnjoy this fun Clay Art \u0026amp; Craft idea!!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-xlwEk0iI-m4\/W9N93xNEQsI\/AAAAAAAAPOA\/kgy4piPHVDUvqYrydVH7uLZE6Q_4jcISACLcBGAs\/s1600\/pinch%2Bpot%2Bmonsters%2Bclay%2Bproject.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Pinch Pot Monsters Clay Project\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"500\" data-original-width=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-xlwEk0iI-m4\/W9N93xNEQsI\/AAAAAAAAPOA\/kgy4piPHVDUvqYrydVH7uLZE6Q_4jcISACLcBGAs\/s1600\/pinch%2Bpot%2Bmonsters%2Bclay%2Bproject.jpg\" title=\"Pinch Pot Monsters Clay Project\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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