When children are free to express their ideas, we all benefit. As parents, we can enjoy a view into what inspires our children. Allowing children to create art without constraints provides great fodder for conversation – never judgment. Some children naturally inject humor into their art, while others convey interesting visual metaphors. Give a child…
Artful film gets to the heart of a sensitive issue: divorce When HBO producers approached Abrakadoodle nearly three years ago, they explained how HBO was creating a family special, “Don’t Divorce Me! Kids Rules for Parents on Divorce.” They were looking for children who had experienced divorce for possible interviews for inclusion in the program….
Art is such a fun way for children to express ideas from their imaginations. Sometimes your child will ask, “What should I draw?” Challenge your child to draw something they really such as ice cream sundaes or playing the guitar! Encourage your child to depict an image that is full of detail, using colors that…
We all want to help our children reach for the stars and shoot for the moon! Art is such a wonderful way for kids to express themselves, while developing such important skills as creativity and problem-solving. Art – whether in creation or appreciation – entails learning to see, interpret and understand. Children can translate their…
In the 1870’s and 1880’s, a group of Paris-based artists began exploring art that incorporated their senses and feelings. The art movement of Impressionism sprang forth, although much to the chagrin of art critics who did not embrace the departure from traditional art styles. In fact, the name of the style in part derives from…
Creativity-boosting activities are not just for children! In fact, we want our Abrakadoodle franchise owners and instructors to know and experience the joy of imaginative learning! This is the experience that Abrakadoodle students – nearly one-million of them – have come to love and expect! MaryAnn Kohl, a special Abrakadoodle friend, artist and author, provided…
Want your child’s creativity to soar? Art can transport your child to new heights of creative innovation. Rev up your child’s imagination by tapping into your child’s interests and dreams. Equipped with safe, abundant art supplies, your child can take the pilot’s seat in revealing his or her goals, dreams and passions. Abrakadoodle’s Kids’ Imagination…
