Your guide to activities and fun things to do with your preschoolers, toddlers and kids in milwaukee, WI

Kohls Art Generation Gallery Milwaukee Art Museum

by Amy Jo Jones

August 26, 2009

The Kohl’s Art Generation Open Studio features a variety of hands-on activities and art projects, fresh and different every month, that children and families can work on together.

Families can explore various media (paint, clay, charcoal) represented by artists in the collection, learn how artists in the collection represent various themes (animals, people, work), select the level of engagement that meets the needs of their family as well as make and share creative ideas with members of their family.

Sundays from 10am-4pm. Adult admission is $12.00. Children under 12 are free. 
 

Time to go to Work

by Amy Jo Jones

May 26, 2009

Workshopping, that is.

There are lots of opportunites in Milwaukee to get hands on and participate in constructive play. Here are a few things your pre-schooler can do to get down and dirty making music or masterpieces:

Pre-School Pop-In
Preschoolers can participate in music, movement, and visual art activities that encourage early reading and introduce beginning math concepts.
414.291.0888
http://www.bbcmkids.org
Ongoing Each Wed, Fri 1/1/07 - 12/31/10; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 3-5
Time: 10:30am
Cost: Free with paid admission

Art Smart!
Children can learn about art and artists by experimenting with various art media, concepts, and techniques as they engage in the process of creating art.
414.291.0888
http://www.bbcmkids.org
Ongoing Each Fri 1/1/07 - 12/31/10; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 3 and up
Time: 11:30am
Cost: Free with paid admission; $2 materials fee

Monkeying Around
Children can plan, build, and construct their own curious creations. (Keep an eye out for Curious George - he'll be swinging by to inspect structures!)
http://www.bbcmkids.org
Ongoing Each Fri 1/1/07 - 12/31/10; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 3 and up
Time: 2pm
Cost: Free with paid admission

The ARTery
The ARTery offers children and adults opportunities to engage in hands-on activities together that are not only fun-filled but also provide delightful occasions to explore and understand the exhibitions in many ways. Children under 11 must be accompanied by an adult.
http://www.jmkac.org
Ongoing Daily except Mon, Tue 1/1/07 - 12/31/10; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: All Ages
Time: Wed-Sat 10am-4pm; Sun 10am-4pm
Cost: Free with paid admission

Fine Art For Free

by Amy Jo Jones

February 04, 2009

Seems like everyone everywhere is trying to find ways to get out of the house without breaking the bank. Don't forget that many of Milwaukee County's attractions host free admission for Milwaukee County residents on specified days. Now is the time of year to stay inside so consider a trip to the Milwaukee Art Museum . You may have seen some faces staring back at you as you drive down  Read more...

A review: Personalized book by custom made for kids

by Amy Jo Jones

November 03, 2008

I love books. We have LOTS of them but I think a book becomes extra special when it has your child's name in it. I have fond memories of reading my own personalized book when I was a child (also of taking my sister's and writing my name over hers back in the day. Oops!) There are a couple of things that make this personalized book by Custom Made For Kids different. The first is the type of  Read more...

Can you imagine?

by Amy Jo Jones

October 14, 2008

We all know imagination is a cornerstone of a young child's development and that little minds are sparked by books, music and art. But where else can you take your preschooler to inspire them to dream big? Here are some ideas: Halfaer Field : Lo cated in the shadow of the Brewers' Major League home and the exact site of old County Stadium , is one of the nation's premier  Read more...