Being Savvy: Your guide to activities and fun things to do with your preschoolers and kids in Columbus, OH

Find out more about:

Archives

Art: Paint

Stock Up For Those Long Winter Months

by Christina Mack

September 19, 2008

Sure, it may be sunny and beautiful outside for the next week, but by the end of October the chill will be in the air and there will be few good days for playing outside. Knowing that winter will be here before we know it, it's time to start preparing for those long days stuck indoors with the "I'm booooored!" whine coming every five minutes. Instead of being forced to come up with ideas on  Read more...

Raid Your Local Target Dollar Spot

by Christina Mack

July 18, 2008

I'm not a craft mom. Other than a tub of crayons, I don't keep a box of craft supplies tucked in a hall closet, ready to make construction paper animals and cardboard dioramas. But I know crafts can be fun, and kids can learn a lot from creating something from paint, paper, and glue. When I run out of ideas, or feel in a particularly crafty mood, I almost always turn to one place: Target.  Read more...

The Littlest Picasso: Where To Go To Make Art

by Christina Mack

May 16, 2008

Got a kid who loves express his artistic talents in every medium, including marker on eggshell white wall and other messes? Maybe it's time to find some art classes for your little Picasso. All of these options allow your preschooler to have some quality art instruction, with no clean up on your part. If you live anywhere on the north or east side, check out the Uptown Art Camp  Read more...

More of Our Favorite Activities and Things to Do in columbus

urbanjungle.jpg

Creatures & Critters:
Our Urban Jungle

doremi.jpg

Do, Re, Mi! Places to Hear, Sing & Play a Tune

artisticendeavors.jpg

Artistic Endeavors:
Our Favorite Art Venues

roomtorun2.jpg

Room to Run:
Run, Jump & Wiggle Outdoors

rain.jpg

Rainy & Quiet Days:
Cozy & Crazy Indoor Fun

localhistory2.jpg

A Sense of History:
Our City's Stories

naturalhistory2.jpg

Tot's Science Fair:
Science & Nature Sites

waterparks2.jpg

Splash, Spray, Play! Local Spots to Get Wet

holdinghands2.jpg

The Most Fun in Life Is Free!

The Voice of Being Savvy columbus:
Christina McMenemy

Read more Being Savvy for:

Favorite columbus Lists

Review Your Preschool

Join the hundreds of columbus parents helping other parents find the right preschool for their child.

Review Your Preschool

View Preschools and Daycare Centers in Other Cities

View preschools in other cities