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$2 art portfolios you and your students can make.

I’ve always loved open-ended art activities like this because it proves how just a few simple suggestions can pave the way for so much individual creativity.

Whether your child is going to school for the first time or returning for another year, you can really bond with him or her by creating this denim bag together. …

Here’s how to set up a creative space for your kids at home whether you have an entire room to spare or just the kitchen table, these tips are for …

Here are some tips and tricks for setting up a creative space in your school or home classroom. By: Andrea Mulder-Slater/Jantje Blokhuis-Mulder Creative Space Try this. Get yourself a piece …

Have you been asked to be in charge of the next classroom party at your child’s school? No problem because we’ve got you covered. By: Andrea Mulder-Slater Here are 5 …

Find out how you can bring art into your home or school classroom with these easy and affordable tips. By: Andrea Mulder-Slater and Jude Vick Building a Mini Art Collection …

Here I share basic supplies you might want to have in your art cupboard. By Andrea Mulder-Slater “What supplies do I need in my home or school art room?” This …

Reasons to support the argument for arts in the classroom. By: Andrea Mulder-Slater As one of the creators of KinderArt.com, I often receive letters from teachers who work in public …

Read about the importance of art in a child’s education. By: Robert Beeching It was a bright sunny Saturday morning when the children started to arrive. The Gertrude School was …

Helpful hints and tips, and pointers for parents so their children can look at the world with an eye for expression and thought through writing. This is a resource courtesy …

A degree of shyness is normal whenever social expectations are new or ambiguous. Find out if and when to worry, and what to do about it. Among students who are …

If you have students who love to write stories, draw pictures and organize information, why not create a classroom newspaper? By Andrea Mulder-Slater Newspapers are fun way to keep track …

There are some steps you can take to help your child look forward to school each day, rather than loathe the mere thought of it. By Amanda Formaro “I hate …

Talent shows. Science projects. Homework. Dance class. Basketball practice. Violin recitals. Book reports. When is enough too much? By Amanda Formaro A friend of mine once told me of her …

Some art supplies and art activities can be unsafe unless caregivers follow simple guidelines for selecting and storing materials and teach children how to use them properly. By Scott G. …

A guideline containing four basic components or stages of looking at art, as suggested by art educator Edmund B. Feldman. By Andrea Mulder-Slater Guidelines… The following is a guideline containing …

The first days and weeks of school can be exciting and terrifying, all at once. Arming yourself with a few “getting to know” you exercises can help ease you and …