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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 …

Kids ask the darnedest questions. Here’s how one mom learned more about giraffes then she ever imagined. By Amanda Formaro Kids ask the darnedest questions. Ones that make you scratch …

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 …

There are several ways that busy parents can stay involved in their children’s educational growth. By Amanda Formaro With today’s hustling and bustling lifestyles, we as parents often find it …

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. …

When the kids are bored and looking for something to do, make some of these fun and inexpensive crafts. By Amanda Formaro When the kids get home from school, make …

Do you share a special day with an artist of the past (or present)? Have a peek to find out. Lesson plans and/or artist bios are linked where available. JANUARY …

With these ten activities, students will learn all about how people and products get from place to place. By Andrea Mulder-Slater With these ten activities, students will learn all about …

Teach your kids how to be a curators and have their own art show. By Andrea Mulder-Slater An art curator is someone who works in a gallery or museum and …

An introduction to Minoan Pottery. by Andrea Mulder-Slater The very first flowering of civilization in Greek lands took place in Crete. An island lying to the south east of the …

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 …

Even though making art is sometimes an active physical activity it doesn’t hurt to define the time or enhance the mood for creativity. By Nifodora Krumrie [Nifodora is the director …

With a little creativity and imagination, you can turn the tables and find fun things to do without running to the store or turning on the television. By Amanda Formaro …

Here you can read about what clay is, where to find it and how to work with it. By Andrea Mulder-Slater What is clay? Clay is a special kind of …

Learn about some Halloween facts! What we know as Halloween today, began hundreds of years ago as a Celtic celebration. The Celts lived in the lands we now know as …

This is a delicious dairy-free ice cream recipe I used for my daughter before she outgrew her milk allergy. By Andrea Mulder-Slater My daughter’s first experience with ice cream (at …