The Importance of Art in Schools: It’s not just about holiday crafts

 The importance of art in schoolsArt has many meanings. There is  art of the museums, art of the impressionists and art of the Renaissance. There is art of

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What is art therapy and can you be your own child’s art therapist

 Is art therapy for kids just a bunch of art projects? Is there a way that you can do art therapy with your own children?The incident that prompted

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The Reggio Emilia approach and what makes it different than approaches like Montessori

What is the basic  Reggio Emilia approach to education and how you can help integrate this approach into your own, even if you don't go all the way

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Easter art projectsfor children? An Eggscellent idea using eggs of course.

Easter art projects...eggscellent? Yes, I know it's  corny but, I couldn't resist.There are many Easter activities for children.Most of them I have seen are copycat crafts.The problem is

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The lure of lego: Which set is best for your kids

Almost all little boys love Lego. There are many girls that love it as well but, it is certainly better loved by little boys. The types and amounts

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The Many Options in Craft Kits There Are for Your Children

This site is not a big advocate of craft kits in general. However,  there are many parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles that want to buy that special little

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Finger painting with kids: The best sensory activity around

Finger painting with kidsFinger painting with kids is  the ultimate process only art activity. Meaning that all the kids really care about is mushing in the paints and

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Felt crafts: Make puppets. pillows and other stuff

 There are a number of felt craft projects that can be done that are age appropriate for young children. There are of course lots of felt craft ideas

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Crayon Art: Not Only Crayon Drawings on Your Living Room Wall

Crayon art projectsCrayons are usually the first type of art supplies that young children are introduced to .Crayon art is also often proudly displayed on many parents walls.

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Scrapbooking for kids: A great way for young children to join in the scrapbooking craze

Scrapbooking for kids is not as huge as it is with the Moms which has truly become a national obsession. Stay at home moms and working moms alike

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