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STEAM Week Project: Salt Paintings

STEAM Week Project: Salt Paintings

  • Post published:July 22, 2022
  • Post author:Natalie Bota

Salt paintings really pop on dark backgrounds. This multi-colored heart was painted on black construction paper. Salt is a very familiar ingredient in the kitchen. There are hardly any recipes,…

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Read It, Make It: Dandelion Craft

Read It, Make It: Dandelion Craft

  • Post published:June 18, 2022
  • Post author:Emily Lindberg

The classic children's book, Dandeline by Don Freeman reminds readers that it's always best to just be yourself. Read the book then make a fun lion craft. You'll need to…

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Read It, Make It: Paper Flower and Cone Craft

Read It, Make It: Paper Flower and Cone Craft

  • Post published:May 17, 2022
  • Post author:Emily Lindberg

The beautifully illustrated wordless book Sidewalk Flowers by JonArno Lawson and Sydney Smith is an ode to the importance of small things, small people, and small gestures. In this story…

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Crafting for Mental Health – Finding a Balance

Crafting for Mental Health – Finding a Balance

  • Post published:October 25, 2021
  • Post author:Katie S.

When I started looking for scientific/medical resources espousing the mental health benefits of crafting, I found primarily anecdotal evidence. This anecdotal evidence was mostly about knitting and crocheting and some…

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