Myjoneses
My family and children's art blog. A glimpse into my chaotic daily life raising two young boys. Featuring explore art projects for young children, an introduction to artist and materials.
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Keeping Up with My Joneses
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My family and children's art blog. A glimpse into my chaotic daily life raising two young boys. Featuring explore art projects for young children, an introduction to artist and materials.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 92 )
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EXPLORE ART Project: Animal Collage Wall Mural
Today's project was adapted from a project Cy did a W Kids, Wegman's child care service for while you shop. (Yes I love Wegman's in so many ways)Animal... Read more
Posted on 24 August 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING -
Parenting Thursday: Routine Charts
We are transitioning into Autumn and falling into order. Poor Cyrus is so excited for school to start, but a little confused of the where and when. The boys'... Read more
Posted on 18 August 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING -
EXPLORE ART: Cezanne Inspire Fruit Still Life
A simple still life, an arrangement of objects, can be a fun children's art project.Creating a simple still life can teach them how to observe objects and... Read more
Posted on 18 August 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING -
Spun Around
Don't quite know whats happened to the month of August. It is almost half way through but it's got me so spun around that I can't remember where it started. I'v... Read more
Posted on 15 August 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING -
EXPLORE ART: Abstract Art Stamp It Project
A Quick Definition: Abstract art is a wide category used to define any non-representational art. Meaning art that does not represent objects, people or scenes. Read more
Posted on 10 August 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING -
Laugh and Learn
The universe seemed to be against me this weekend. Don’t get me wrong I had a great two days filled with my boys, family and get togethers. Read more
Posted on 08 August 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING -
Friday Finds: Everyday Objects as Art Tools
Wednesday I posted: Letting your children explore art with familiar objects and materials like play dough will help them to be comfortable and open to the idea... Read more
Posted on 05 August 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING -
Parenting Thursday: School Days
It's official we have a school kid now. Cy attended his Pre-K round up tonight, he met his teachers, visited his classroom, ran around with a bunch of kids but... Read more
Posted on 04 August 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING -
EXPLORE ART: Robert Indiana Inspired Play Dough Project
Robert Indiana was a central figure in American Pop Art. He is most know for his LOVE paintings and sculptures, made famous in the 1970's on postage stamps. Read more
Posted on 03 August 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING -
I'll Take the Crazy
This weekend we played and swung from the branches of our family tree. Hands were shaken, hugs were given, cheeks and lips were kissed. Read more
Posted on 01 August 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING -
Parenting Thursday: Chores
A couple weeks ago during our lunch break we got unto the topic of children and chores. Two co-workers, both who have grown children, were talking about chores... Read more
Posted on 30 July 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING -
Friday Finds: Art Supply Storage
Kids + Stuff = MessKids + Stuff + Art Supplies = Possibility for HUGE Mess If you have kids, especially kids under 5, you know everywhere you turn there is goin... Read more
Posted on 30 July 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING