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- EI Editor Posted On Apr 14, 2021 | Learning Through Play
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Home's Cool Art Activity: How to Draw Hoppy Floppy Step-by-Step
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rgbvszNFtsM&feature=emb_logo Home's Cool! While we're all working from home, the parents, former teachers, and play experts at EI are sharing some of their favorite educational activities to help keep your family learning and growing. Check out this idea from Sahad Rivera Sonda, one of our Product Managers!Ages: 4–7Supplies:• Paper• Crayons or markers• An image of Hoppy Floppy
Procedure:1. Draw a big blue circle, this will be the head.2. Then draw a smaller half circle, this will be the snout.3. Next, the ears.4. Draw a cloud shape under the head.5. Let’s draw one arm and then the next one.6. Draw the back leg, which is one big circle and then draw the foot.7. Next is the body, which is like a bean shape, draw the belly and then the back.8. Let’s finish with the tail.9. Now, add details like the eye and nose and start coloring.10. Decorate the background with carrots and flowers and you’re done!
Hoppy Floppy's Happy Hunt Game - photo credit: @celeste_wright
Sahad Rivera Sonda has dreamed of being a toy designer since she was a child in Mexico! Her passion for miniatures and other playful oddities (her collection includes everything from a plush churro to a miniature French fry) eventually led her to Otis College of Art and Design in California, where she obtained a degree in Toy Design. Sahad’s dreams came true when she landed a job with EI, designing the look and feel for many of our toys and games, including Playfoam Pals, Design & Drill and our plush line.
Procedure:1. Draw a big blue circle, this will be the head.2. Then draw a smaller half circle, this will be the snout.3. Next, the ears.4. Draw a cloud shape under the head.5. Let’s draw one arm and then the next one.6. Draw the back leg, which is one big circle and then draw the foot.7. Next is the body, which is like a bean shape, draw the belly and then the back.8. Let’s finish with the tail.9. Now, add details like the eye and nose and start coloring.10. Decorate the background with carrots and flowers and you’re done!Hoppy Floppy's Happy Hunt Game - photo credit: @celeste_wright
Sahad Rivera Sonda has dreamed of being a toy designer since she was a child in Mexico! Her passion for miniatures and other playful oddities (her collection includes everything from a plush churro to a miniature French fry) eventually led her to Otis College of Art and Design in California, where she obtained a degree in Toy Design. Sahad’s dreams came true when she landed a job with EI, designing the look and feel for many of our toys and games, including Playfoam Pals, Design & Drill and our plush line.
Home's Cool Art Activity: How to Draw Hoppy Floppy Step-by-Step
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rgbvszNFtsM&feature=emb_logo Home's Cool! While we're all working from home, the parents, former teachers, and play experts at EI are sharing some of their favorite educational activities to help keep your family learning and growing. Check out this idea from Sahad Rivera Sonda, one of our Product Managers!Ages: 4–7Supplies:• Paper• Crayons or markers• An image of Hoppy FloppyProcedure:1. Draw a big blue circle, this will be the head.2. Then draw a smaller half circle, this will be the snout.3. Next, the ears.4. Draw a cloud shape under the head.5. Let’s draw one arm and then the next one.6. Draw the back leg, which is one big circle and then draw the foot.7. Next is the body, which is like a bean shape, draw the belly and then the back.8. Let’s finish with the tail.9. Now, add details like the eye and nose and start coloring.10. Decorate the background with carrots and flowers and you’re done!Hoppy Floppy's Happy Hunt Game - photo credit: @celeste_wrightSahad Rivera Sonda has dreamed of being a toy designer since she was a child in Mexico! Her passion for miniatures and other playful oddities (her collection includes everything from a plush churro to a miniature French fry) eventually led her to Otis College of Art and Design in California, where she obtained a degree in Toy Design. Sahad’s dreams came true when she landed a job with EI, designing the look and feel for many of our toys and games, including Playfoam Pals, Design & Drill and our plush line.
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Procedure:1. Draw a big blue circle, this will be the head.2. Then draw a smaller half circle, this will be the snout.3. Next, the ears.4. Draw a cloud shape under the head.5. Let’s draw one arm and then the next one.6. Draw the back leg, which is one big circle and then draw the foot.7. Next is the body, which is like a bean shape, draw the belly and then the back.8. Let’s finish with the tail.9. Now, add details like the eye and nose and start coloring.10. Decorate the background with carrots and flowers and you’re done!Hoppy Floppy's Happy Hunt Game - photo credit: @celeste_wrightSahad Rivera Sonda has dreamed of being a toy designer since she was a child in Mexico! Her passion for miniatures and other playful oddities (her collection includes everything from a plush churro to a miniature French fry) eventually led her to Otis College of Art and Design in California, where she obtained a degree in Toy Design. Sahad’s dreams came true when she landed a job with EI, designing the look and feel for many of our toys and games, including Playfoam Pals, Design & Drill and our plush line.
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- EI Editor Posted On Mar 30, 2021 | Learning Through Play
5 Must-Have Materials for a Well-Stocked Art Cart
- EI Editor Posted On Mar 17, 2021 | Learning Through Play
The more accessible your art materials are, the more likely your kids are to use them! And with so many emotional, developmental, and educational benefits to crafting, encouraging arts and crafts is a super smart idea. EI’s Experts in Play are here to help you stock your art cart with five must have materials sure to inspire your kids to get crafty every day of National Craft Month – and beyond!1. PaperThe foundation for all kinds of projects, you’ll want to supply several different kinds of paper, including scratch paper, construction paper, cardstock, and even sheets of cardboard. Cut any bits left over from previous projects into shapes and squiggles to be used in future projects.
2. Pencils, Crayons, and MarkersInclude basic graphite pencils as well as colored pencils (chunky sizes are easier for little hands). Go for washable markers and be sure to separate each type of supply into its own cup or bin so kids can easily find what they need.
3. Paints and PaintbrushesWatercolors are wonderful for quick and easy painting projects. Tempera paints are washable and come in a huge range of colors that sticks to paper, cardboard, cloth, and even wood. They’re also great for finger painting! You’ll want to stock your cart with several sizes of kid-friendly paintbrushes, as well as a cup for water, a plastic palette, and a smock.
4. Sculpting MaterialsEncourage 3-D creativity with sculptable materials like air dry clay (or Fimo for older kids). Non-toxic, moldable Playfoam® is the perfect compound for your art cart since it never dries out and your kids can reuse it again and again.
Photo Credit: @madina_toys5. ExtrasInclude a bin for the extras, including child-safe scissors, glue sticks, pom poms, googly eyes, pipe cleaners, beans, beads, and glitter, if you dare.
Once you’ve stocked your art cart with the basics, you may need a bit of inspiration. Visit our Pinterest page for endless creative craft ideas for little ones. Welcome spring with crafts including step-by-step instructions for drawing Hoppy Floppy and creating a chick and a bunny out of Playfoam pods!
5 Must-Have Materials for a Well-Stocked Art Cart
The more accessible your art materials are, the more likely your kids are to use them! And with so many emotional, developmental, and educational benefits to crafting, encouraging arts and crafts is a super smart idea. EI’s Experts in Play are here to help you stock your art cart with five must have materials sure to inspire your kids to get crafty every day of National Craft Month – and beyond!1. PaperThe foundation for all kinds of projects, you’ll want to supply several different kinds of paper, including scratch paper, construction paper, cardstock, and even sheets of cardboard. Cut any bits left over from previous projects into shapes and squiggles to be used in future projects.2. Pencils, Crayons, and MarkersInclude basic graphite pencils as well as colored pencils (chunky sizes are easier for little hands). Go for washable markers and be sure to separate each type of supply into its own cup or bin so kids can easily find what they need.3. Paints and PaintbrushesWatercolors are wonderful for quick and easy painting projects. Tempera paints are washable and come in a huge range of colors that sticks to paper, cardboard, cloth, and even wood. They’re also great for finger painting! You’ll want to stock your cart with several sizes of kid-friendly paintbrushes, as well as a cup for water, a plastic palette, and a smock.4. Sculpting MaterialsEncourage 3-D creativity with sculptable materials like air dry clay (or Fimo for older kids). Non-toxic, moldable Playfoam® is the perfect compound for your art cart since it never dries out and your kids can reuse it again and again.Photo Credit: @madina_toys5. ExtrasInclude a bin for the extras, including child-safe scissors, glue sticks, pom poms, googly eyes, pipe cleaners, beans, beads, and glitter, if you dare.Once you’ve stocked your art cart with the basics, you may need a bit of inspiration. Visit our Pinterest page for endless creative craft ideas for little ones. Welcome spring with crafts including step-by-step instructions for drawing Hoppy Floppy and creating a chick and a bunny out of Playfoam pods!
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The more accessible your art materials are, the more likely your kids are to use them! And with so many emotional, developmental, and educational benefits to crafting, encouraging arts and crafts is a super smart idea. EI’s Experts in Play are here to help you stock your art cart with five must have materials sure to inspire your kids to get crafty every day of National Craft Month – and beyond!1. PaperThe foundation for all kinds of projects, you’ll want to supply several different kinds of paper, including scratch paper, construction paper, cardstock, and even sheets of cardboard. Cut any bits left over from previous projects into shapes and squiggles to be used in future projects.2. Pencils, Crayons, and MarkersInclude basic graphite pencils as well as colored pencils (chunky sizes are easier for little hands). Go for washable markers and be sure to separate each type of supply into its own cup or bin so kids can easily find what they need.3. Paints and PaintbrushesWatercolors are wonderful for quick and easy painting projects. Tempera paints are washable and come in a huge range of colors that sticks to paper, cardboard, cloth, and even wood. They’re also great for finger painting! You’ll want to stock your cart with several sizes of kid-friendly paintbrushes, as well as a cup for water, a plastic palette, and a smock.4. Sculpting MaterialsEncourage 3-D creativity with sculptable materials like air dry clay (or Fimo for older kids). Non-toxic, moldable Playfoam® is the perfect compound for your art cart since it never dries out and your kids can reuse it again and again.Photo Credit: @madina_toys5. ExtrasInclude a bin for the extras, including child-safe scissors, glue sticks, pom poms, googly eyes, pipe cleaners, beans, beads, and glitter, if you dare.Once you’ve stocked your art cart with the basics, you may need a bit of inspiration. Visit our Pinterest page for endless creative craft ideas for little ones. Welcome spring with crafts including step-by-step instructions for drawing Hoppy Floppy and creating a chick and a bunny out of Playfoam pods!
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