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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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Just let kids paint! Free Painting!

Here is my favorite creative activity that we continue to go back to again and again at our house. Free painting. Free painting allows...

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Aug 20, 20213 min read

Last Minute Easter Egg Craft!

After over 15 years of living in or near the city of San Diego, we recently moved to the suburbs! It was a very busy and stressful few...

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Apr 2, 20212 min read

Simon Says, a fun whiteboard drawing activity!

As many parents and educators around the country are gearing up for pod learning, I've been thinking about fun drawing activities you...

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Aug 7, 20202 min read

Fun, creative Spring Break activities for little kids!

This week is officially Spring Break for us. If you are social distancing like we are you are probably looking for easy activities you can d

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Mar 31, 20203 min read

Fun creative activities to keep your kids busy during the Corona Virus shutdown!

Today we got word that all San Diego Unified Schools will be closed until April 6th. On top of that every extracurricular activity has...

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Mar 13, 20202 min read

Windows and sky color!

The days are much shorter and we are seeing more sunsets before bedtime here in San Diego. Sunsets make me think of the beautiful...

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Nov 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

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

A blank canvas surrounds you! Ways to use your patio floor as a space for art and learning!

Did you know you have a huge blank canvas right outside your home? One of my favorite things to do is write/draw/paint on our patio....

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Apr 29, 20193 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

Treasure Hunt and Map Activity

Spring is just around the corner here in San Diego, the rain has passed and the air is becoming warm again. The birds are chirping, the...

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Mar 31, 20193 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