Category Archives: Teaching Art to Children

Successful art teaching strategies and ways to build a supportive environment conducive to art making.

Making Hand Painted Papers @ Art Engine

Ever wonder how art teachers are able to facilitate magic making in the studio? The answer is everywhere at the recently published site, Art Engine. It is an online archive of meaningful art experiences for children. Basically, it is an … Continue reading

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The Language of Learning: Talking To Your Child About Their Art

For young children, art making is their main means of expression. It is how they are able to share stories and it is how they reflect on their experiences to better understand their world. As a parent and teacher, it … Continue reading

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Nurturing Creativity at Home

As an artist I get excited over colors and shapes and am inspired by many things that I encounter each day. I can easily say that I am an art teacher at heart because I yearn to share my excitement … Continue reading

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