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Fingerpainting Jackson Pollock Style
We received a package the other day that had a huge piece of shiny white paper loosely wrapping the items inside. I thought it would
DiY Playsilks :: Dyeing with Kool Aid
How to dye playsilks and other fabrics with Kool-Aid.
Mixing Colors with the Mouse Paint Book
I recently checked the Mouse Paint book by Ellen Stoll Walsh out of the library (and liked it so much I bought it!). It’s a simple and
Interview with MaryAnn F. Kohl on the Importance of Art
MaryAnn F. Kohl is an art educator and the author of numerous art activity books, including First Art, Scribble Art, and Preschool Art. I've
The Dot :: A Book About Creativity and Confidence
I bought The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds recently and thought it was wonderful. It’s about a young girl who doesn’t think she can draw,
What if Your Child Wants YOU to Draw for THEM?
Several of you have asked me how to respond when your toddler or preschooler asks you to draw something specific for them, such as trucks
Susan Striker’s 10 Cardinal Rules for Teaching Creative Art
Reprinted with permission from her book, Young at Art: Teaching Toddlers Self-Expression, Problem-Solving Skills, and an Appreciation for Art. 1. Let go of your own
When Will My Child Begin to Draw Realistic Images?
I'm wondering when Maia will begin to draw realistic figures. I feel like the mother of a baby waiting for her child to crawl or
The Beginning of The Artful Parent
Hello no one and everyone. My name is Jean Van’t Hul and I am mom to a 2 1/2 year old girl, Maia. It’s the
How to Start a Childrens Art Group
I often receive questions about starting a childrens art group since I’ve organized and run a few over the years. I’ve written this post to be
