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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 …

This list of special days in September will help you plan your seasonal arts, crafts, activities, ideas and more for the month. BACK TO SCHOOL Articles, lesson plans and activities …

Here’s a list of seasonal arts, crafts, activities, ideas and more for the month of August. BACK TO SCHOOL Articles, lesson plans and activities to help you start the school …

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 …

A young student (age 11) shares her thoughts on how you can help your children express themselves with art. By: Robbin Towers Give your child some paper, along with color …

In an age in which aural and visual information is at a premium, few people are aware of the dynamics of production skills in areas such as drawing, painting, construction, …

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 …

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 …