Education & Inspiration
This week’s craft post focuses on our versatile Paint Bellows! These simple art tools make a big statement with interesting paint effects! The unique accordion-like chamber allows paint to be drawn into the bellow and helps propel the paint out when it is depressed and released. Watch the video for a look at what kinds…
Read MoreJeanene from Earthboys posted a great feature on her blog about holiday crafts. One of the crafts featured was our R52085 Snowflake Stained Glass Frames! Jeanene’s post can be found at her site Earthboys and is entitled, “Handmade Holidays, Yarn Along — Angels and Fairies.” Her post was made on December 11, 2010. Jeanene’s photos show…
Read MoreCombine all your favorite classic board games and take them with you wherever you go! Perfect for those long car-rides or for group playtime sessions in the classroom. Age: 6+ Duration: 20 minutes You’ll Need: • R15212 Color Diffusing Paper 12 x 18″ (30.5 x 46 cm) • Assorted buttons: R2131 Bright Buttons or R2143…
Read MoreHalloween has already come and gone, but if you are planning to host a kids’ dress-up party this weekend, take a cue from Nellie Mae and use some of our Animal Skins Paper to make quick and easy costumes! Nellie Mae posted her students’ work on May 18, 2011 under the title, “Why I love…
Read MoreUse the poppies from our Remembrance Day Poppy kit to decorate your handmade Remembrance Day wreath! Everyone in your class can contribute to this activity using their hand-prints as leaves for the wreath! Age: 5+ Duration: 30 minutes You’ll Need: • R42005 Remembrance Day Poppies • Bristol paper • Fingerpaint paper • Green fingerpaint • Glue •…
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As November 11 is fast-approaching, we recognize the importance of remembering and the bravery of veteran heroes around the world on Remembrance Day. Show your classroom’s appreciation with a beautiful classroom wreath! The R42005 Remembrance Day Wreath provides you with enough materials for every student to make at least 1 poppy. The kit features pre-cut…
Read MoreFollowing the trend of guest posters using our R5911 True to Life Human X Rays, I’ve received another link to a Roylco fan’s post on our x-rays! Check out the amazing photographs in Petunia’s blog post at Go Kid Yourself! Petunia posted her son’s playful exploration on her site Go Kid Yourself at the…
Read MoreCan you find all the letters of the alphabet? Check out our tutorial below for an easy-to-make game students will love playing with during rainy days! This project uses our R2184 Manuscript Letter Beads which help students feel for the shape of each letter as they search for them! Age: 4-7 Duration: 15 minutes You’ll Need: •…
Read MoreWhat better way to explore patterning, lines and painting than with our uniquely designed paint scrapers in the shape of animal claws, toes, wings or hooves! Check out our R54560 Animal Paint Scrapers here! Our crafters had a blast experimenting with the Animal Paint Scrapers and paint. We used printed R15406 Rolly Scrolly Paper to…
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