 Through process art Children can focus on the enjoyment of the process vs. the product. There is no "Wrong way" to do it. Children are free to explore and make individual decisions that result in a unique masterpiece. It's easy to facilitate One of the nice things about incorporating process art throughout your week is how easy it is to set up. In most cases you just need to provide the materials (or let them choose their own). Crafts vs. Process Art One of the main differences between Crafts and Process Art, is that Crafts have a specific outcome. Process Art is completely open ended. Process Art can be made with different tools In process Art you can use a variety items from around the house, as well as items from nature to create with. Some of my favorite process art tools are: Flyswatters, Forks, Spray Bottles, sponges, forks, and Marbles.   Soda bottle stamping from Sheena W.'s group Soda Bottle stamping from Sheen W. of Building Blocks Family Childcare  Magnet painting combines process art, an element of science, and music! As with any STEAM or process art activity, the focus is on a child's creativity and observation skills as opposed to the final product. Paint with Magnets from Left Brain Craft Brain Funnel Painting from Still Playing School Paper Tube Stamping from Teaching 2 and 3 year Olds Comb painting from the Imagination Tree Yarn Prints from Kids Play Box Carpet Square Painting from Crayon Box Chronicles Sponge Painting from Pre-K Printable Fun Process Art can be a sensory experience You can create a sensory rich Art experience for children by providing opportunities for them to create Art with their fingers, and toes. Paint on unique textures such as Sandpaper, Foil or Natural Items such as rocks or branches.  Sheena's is group is hard at work painting and decorating this branch to hang in the childcare space. Photo credit Building Blocks Family Childcare Process Art can go up! Don't forget to incorporate 3-Dimentional Art into your program. Sculptures can be made using a variety of materials such as Wood, Rocks, Foam, Boxes, Straws and many other loose parts. Nuts and Bolts Sculpture from Preschool Powol Packets Wood Sculptures from the Artful Parent Popsicle stick sculpture from the Crafty Crow Art can be made from collections of materials Kids love glue! Incorporate Mosaics, Collage, and Mixed Media.  Sheena W.'s group is hard at work creating Art! Mosaic Project from Happy Hooligans Process Art Collages from Dilly Dally Art Tape and Water Color Art from Fun-A-Day  FB Group member Judy H.'s group made these collages on boxes! How clever! Process Art can be temporary Not all Art needs to be hung on a wall to be appreciated. You can incorporate a variety of Transient Art projects. For children who might need something concrete, you can take a photo and share it on a Bulletin Board, or give them the photo to take home to share. Ice Art from the Nurture Store Pendulum Art from Handmade Kids Art Magic Milk Process Art by Simple Fun for Kids An article on Transient Art from Community Playthings Light Table Mandala from Flights of Whimsey Transient Art using leaves from Nicki Willows Process Art can be made outside Bring the Messy Art Outside! You can design a place outside to create.  Drop painting is a fun way for children to explore and create a unique piece of art. This project supports children as they learn they can combine ideas and materials to create any design they can imagine.  Sheena W. provides plenty of opportunity for the children to create Art outside. She has an easel set up outside, bring messy art outside, and allows the children to create Art from Materials found outside. Photo Credit: Building Blocks Family Childcare  Process Art can be made with friends Art can be so much fun with friends. Children can collaborate on a group collage, mural, quilt or canvas.
Look at how much fun Patty T's kids are having creating this beautiful Rainbow Canvas Friendship Art from Munchkins and Mom's
Collaborative Flower Collage from Crafty Kids at Home Super Sized Marble Painting Collaborative Art from Prek and K Sharing 
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