Art Gives Kids a Tool to Express Their Unique Vision

Art Gives Kids a Tool to Express Their Unique Vision

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…

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After School Art Programs Can Cultivate Creativity

After School Art Programs Can Cultivate Creativity

Quality after school programs can extend school day learning and can offer children the opportunity to stretch their often underused creative muscles. Abrakadoodle’s cofounders Mary Rogers, M.A.Ed. and Rosemarie Hartnett, CFE, as well as Abrakadoodle education directors from across the nation present workshops at regional and national after school conferences.  Abrakadoodle offers a wide range of creative after school…

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Animals in Art: Kids Love Them

Kids love animals, and so it only stands to reason that they also appreciate viewing and creating their own animals in art. Throughout history, artists have always created drawings, paintings and sculptures of animals. Cave art reveals ancient paintings that date back tens of thousands of years in which animals are portrayed. Ancient Egyptian artists…

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How do you know if your child is gifted in art?

How do you know if your child is gifted in art?

Wouldn’t it be exciting to parent the next Picasso? There is no absolute measure for child prodigies in the visual arts; however, educators, artists and researchers believe there are certain behaviors and skills children demonstrate that indicate special talent. Among all prodigies there is one particular trait that children share: passion about their interest –…

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