Integrating Learning with Art
I have always loved art. I remember asking for art supplies as one of my earliest presents. My parents not only got supplies but purchased a child’s easel which I use even today.
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Nurturing Creativity and Innovation in Children
Hello from Karen Whiting. It’s great to be here to chat again! Some studies indicate that creativity has declined in America since the 1990s. Children show naturally creativity at young ages. Listen to children learning to talk. They often invent … Continue reading →
Three Ways for Kids to End the School Year Strong
For most cities in the United States, there’s about a month of school left. These final days can be crazy busy! There are last minute field trips planned and fun school-wide celebrations ahead. The whole winding-down process provides many distractions … Continue reading →
How to stop searching for the pot of gold and rainbow. Grace is better.
If anyone knows about a pot of gold and rainbow, it is Little Pot. After all, in the story, the potter allows it to be a coin pot. While Little Pot holds coins, it feels very rich and believes that … Continue reading →
Thoughts About Sheep and Beatrix Potter
Aren’t sheep the best—with their woolly fleeces, sweet faces, and quiet personalities? These gentle animals often make us think of green pastures, bucolic scenes, and a slower pace of life. Indeed, when I first visited the English Lake District, I … Continue reading →
3 Reasons Why the Fruit of the Spirit is Love
Valentine’s Day originated as a Chrisitan holiday to honor two Christian martyrs named Valentine. Today we use it to celebrate romance and love. Either way, it is a great time to help children understand what love really is. Galatians 5:22 … Continue reading →