Let’s bring back old-fashioned play A child’s art education and creativity development begins at home with simple yet powerful art materials (no batteries needed). Art is one of the most inventive ways children can play and express themselves with originality and creativity. With the proliferation of expensive, interactive toys that are supposedly better and more…
Edible Art & Food Styling Art for kids doesn’t need to involve crayons and paper. Helping children connect to their own sense of style can be loads of fun in so many daily activities that we may take for granted. We all appreciate an artfully presented dinner plate. Meal time can offer your child an…
The “Other IQ” can help ensure school success Just two short years ago a new buzz started around the concept of the “Other IQ,” which stands for Imagination Quotient, as opposed to the familiar Intelligence Quotient. Results from a study conducted by Dr. Robert Sternberg of then Yale University revealed creativity was a very important…
There is no doubt that children benefit from learning to use their imaginations in creative pursuits. Creative kids learn how to problem-solve, see new and different ways to do things, and they can apply innovation in all aspects of their lives. Art is synonymous with creativity. Whether children participate in planned art activities or they…
