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Welcome to Artful Mommy! I'm Monica Lee, an art teacher and artist. I created this space to share projects and activities that will foster creativity at home, and at school.

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Halloween spinning ghosts and cartoon eyes!

Here is a super fun Halloween art project that you can do with your kids at home, or in the Kindergarten classroom. It all started when I...

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Oct 12, 20193 min read

Make your own supa-dupa-lupa race car track!

Ever since reading the book "What Should Danny Do?" my 3 year old son has been asking if he could have a "supa-dupa-lupa race car track."...

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Sep 13, 20192 min read

Science experiments with preschoolers!

Today my son ran up to me and said he wanted to do an "Experiment." It took me a minute to figure out what exactly he meant by that, but...

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Sep 4, 20192 min read

Wet chalk on rocks!

I love art activities that are easy to set up and require no help from me. Here is a super simple process art activity for kids of all...

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Aug 12, 20192 min read

Science meets art in these Colorful Explosions!

Here is a super fun activity for kids of all ages that you can do with ingredients you will find in your pantry. We call them colorful...

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Jul 28, 20192 min read

Improve your preschooler's writing through art!

Is your preschooler struggling with writing? Did you know that drawing can help your child with their writing skills? Learning how to...

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Jun 1, 20193 min read

Craft sticks and playdough!

Craft sticks and playdough are a super fun combination for preschoolers. If you've read my blog in the past you know I'm all about...

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May 13, 20191 min read

Puffy paint on shirts!

Have you ever let your kids paint their clothes? Here is a super fun puffy paint project that your kids will love! I ordered some puffy...

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May 9, 20192 min read

Plant Smash Color Stain Nature Art!

It's springtime here in California and after all the rain we had this year, the flowers are in full bloom! I love finding activities that...

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Apr 27, 20193 min read

Take Your Kids to Work Day activities!

Have you ever taken your child to work with you? This Thursday is National Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day. This event takes...

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Apr 22, 20194 min read

Wet chalk painting!

Have you tried painting with wet chalk? When my daughter was little she used to love dropping chalk into buckets of water. It actually...

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Apr 4, 20192 min read

Clay tree people!

Have you ever used clay with your kids? In all my years of teaching, I've noticed that students get the most excited about clay. There is...

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Mar 27, 20194 min read

The Process of Process Based Art. India Ink and Watercolors in the Rain.

Sometimes I like to break out some of my old school art materials with my kids, just to see what they will do with them. Have you ever...

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Mar 22, 20193 min read

The 7 books you need to inspire creativity in your children!

Do your kids love books? I'm a little bit crazy about children's books and so are my kids, we love to read. If my kids are ever going...

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Mar 20, 20193 min read

Playdough play!

Do your kids love playdough? Playdough is hands down my kids favorite art material. There are so many different ways you can use it, read...

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Mar 17, 20194 min read

The Key Ingredient in a Restaurant Survival Bag for Toddlers!

Do you have a restaurant survival bag? If you have small children you know how hard trying to eat at a restaurant can be. A restaurant...

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Mar 15, 20192 min read

Clouds and sky color! A watercolor and oil pastel project.

Here is a fun, simple, process based art project that you can do with your 3-5 year olds. I began by reading them the book Sky Color, by...

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Mar 10, 20192 min read

Pan versus liquid watercolors for kids!

Have you ever wondered what the difference between liquid and pan watercolors is? I discovered liquid watercolors a while back and now I...

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Feb 21, 20194 min read

Sewing buttons! A fun craft for kids!

Here is a super fun craft project that will get your kids excited about sewing! My kids love buttons. If you've ever been down the button...

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Feb 18, 20193 min read

What is process art and 5 reasons kids love it!

First let's talk about what process based art is. Process art is art that is focused on the process of making art, not a finished piece....

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Feb 12, 20192 min read