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If you aren’t comfortable making art with your kids, try this project and gain some confidence! By: Andrea Mulder-Slater Step One… It’s a rainy afternoon – maybe even a snow …

Help your kids find inspiration where they least expect it by “strewing” their spaces with art supplies.

Find out how I stopped fearing creativity and what you can do to help teach your children and students how to be creative. By: Andrea Mulder-Slater What does it mean …

Whether you’re a classroom teacher or an art educator, these tips will help you be a star in the art room. By: Andrea Mulder-Slater Do You Believe in Magic? Every …

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 …

The following list of accomplishments is based on current scientific research in the fields of reading, early childhood education, and child development. Learning to read is built on a foundation …

Here are a 110 screen-free activities kids can do this summer (in the backyard or the neighbourhood) with siblings, friends, cousins or solo. By: Andrea Mulder-Slater Summertime, and the living …

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 …

Tips for creating a storybook with your child – including writing and illustrating. By: Susanne Myers Write with your kids Writing is still one of our major forms of communication …

A common problem for parents of creative kids is what to do with all of that artwork. This article offers several tips and ideas. We all love it, but let’s …

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, …

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 …

Here find over 200 career choices for art students. By: Andrea Mulder-Slater Dear KinderArt, I am a highschool student seriously considering getting a Fine Arts Degree (BFA) or maybe even …

Find resources for those who work with children who have special needs. By: KinderArt.com KinderArt® features many activities and lesson plans which have proven successful with children and adults with …

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 …