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I believe that engaging in art positively impacts all areas of a child’s learning and boosts their confidence, motivation and pride in themselves. Many gifts come with developing creative abilities,...
Creativity is on-par with any traditional skill. It can be used in learning, it can be taught, and it can be assessed. It can certainly be honed in on, even in a setting with numerous students who naturally possess varying levels of creativity. Some students present high levels of creativity that...
If you have a loved one on the autism spectrum, then you might have been guided to art lessons. You might be wondering how art lessons will be beneficial for your child or someone else in your life on the autism spectrum, and if this investment of time and money is worth it. In this article,...
Many parents hang their child’s artwork on the refrigerator, in their office, and around the home. Plus, kids love to know that their parents are hanging up their artwork. While hanging up your child’s artwork might seem like a natural thing to do, did you know there are actually...
There’s nothing more rewarding that watching kids blossom through art. A great art class will leave your students with unforgettable memories and lessons learned. Children who explore art truly learn skills that they carry all of their lives! If you’re wondering how you can improve...
Focus is an area that we all struggle with from time to time, and some of us struggle more with focus than others. It comes as no surprise that children are the same. The good news is that when we set good habits and continually work on focus, we can help our kids increase their focus - the same...
Home education has become more prevalent in recent years due to a variety of reasons. In the past, homeschooling was more difficult because of fear of isolation; today, there are numerous co-ops and homeschooling communities full of families that offer each other structure, support, and...
If you’re considering homeschooling, just know that you are one of millions who are weighing out the pros and cons of homeschooling right now. Home education is a popular choice among people across the country - and the world - for various reasons. At the end of the day, you know your...
Travelling is such great fun, and while you’re on the road, in the sky, or on the water, it can be fun to unwind and relax with an art activity. While you probably won’t be able to bring along a full art set and all your favourite art items from home, you can probably bring along a...
There’s no better time spent than time spent with family. If you’re looking for some art activities that you can do with your family, then this article is just for you! We’ve compiled a list of family-friendly art activities that parents and kids alike will love. Each of these...
Your child creates beautiful paintings that you want to cherish forever, but are you running out of ways to hold onto his or her artwork? In this article, we’re going to outline some interesting ways that you can keep and display your child’s most beautiful paintings! All of these...
Some children will jump at the opportunity to spend time doing artwork, while others just don’t seem that interested. The truth is that all kids have a creative side, but unlocking that creativity could take a little extra work from us parents! (If you're a teacher involved in formal...
Kids and art should go hand in hand.
A sad but growing trend in schools across the world these days is the reduction of funding and time being allocated to artistic education. Some people who are in the positions to make these decisions regard the artistic endeavours as optional or,...