Art for Children

One activity, four ways: Texture

February 28, 2012
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One activity, four ways is a new, regular feature on Childhood 101. I am often asked how to modify an activity idea or resource for children who are younger or older than Immy, or how to involve children of different ages in an activity. One activity, four ways will take one idea (or resource) and [...]

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Kids Art: It Really Is About the Process

February 23, 2012
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(And even then it often doesn’t work out how you might have planned!) With Immy now at kindy 5 days a fortnight she has been spending much less of her at home time outdoors (though it probably also doesn’t help that it is so hot here at the moment), so I decided to try setting [...]

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One activity, four ways: Tape It Up!

January 31, 2012
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One activity, four ways will be a new, regular feature on Childhood 101. I am often asked how to modify an activity idea or resource for children who are younger or older than Immy, or how to involve children of different ages in an activity. One activity, four ways will take one idea (or resource) [...]

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Popular Posts of 2011: Getting Arty!

December 30, 2011
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Need inspiration for getting arty with your kids? Why not start with these popular creative fun posts from 2011… Dripping With Paint Working on Canvas Cath’s post, 20 Ways to Get Arty Outdoors Using Tape to Create BIG murals Clay and Egg Shell Mosaic You’ll find even more ideas for creating art with kids in [...]

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Kids Art: Exploring Lines and Designs

November 29, 2011
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Yesterday I offered Immy some paper and suggested that she do some drawing at the easel with her oil pastel. Lately her drawings have been all about fairies and angels but instead this time she started drawing lines and shapes, many that were symmetrical.  And instead of calling them drawings, when she started telling me [...]

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Homemade Decorations: For Christmas, Birthday or Everyday

November 3, 2011
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I might be late to the party but I think I am in love with paper lanterns!  I recently purchased four 20cm white paper lanterns from an online party supplies store and thought Immy and I could have fun decorating them for the playroom. After all, creating for the home doesn’t just have to happen [...]

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Kids Art: 5 Ways With Body Outlines

November 1, 2011

Young children often love it when you trace around their body and here are five suggestions for getting the most out of this fun, creative experience (and the ideas aren’t just limited to the lil ones!) Drawing: Because of the large surface area of body outlines, it is a good idea to think carefully about [...]

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Kids Art: Further Conversations About Drawing

October 6, 2011

“There is one golden rule to observe when talking with a child about their artwork – NEVER assume you know the story behind the creation. Try to avoid asking, “What is it?” or guessing what they have created as this can be very discouraging if you are wrong.” – From Art Not Craft: The Process [...]

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