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THINK YOU ARE NOT AN ARTIST? THIS IS WHY YOU’RE WRONG
Have you ever told yourself you are not an artist? What if I told you your very thoughts could be considered art – art that people will pay handsomely for?
Category: Creativity
DO YOU WANT SMARTER KIDS? TRY THESE EASY TIPS
We certainly should work on having smarter kids. Particularly since it seems adults are going the other way. After all, it is adults, often leaders, who refuse to acknowledge the evidence that stares them right in the face. They make decisions and policies that seem designed to hurt, rather than help. Did you
THE MOST IMPORTANT LEARNING COMES WHEN YOU STOP TEACHING
After teaching arts and crafts for more than 20 years, there is one thing I am certain of – the most important learning comes when I stop teaching. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not saying teachers are unnecessary. It is vital to have someone show us the basic skills, for, without them, we can’t
HOW TO HARNESS COLOUR CONTROL FOR A BETTER LIFE
We are surrounded by colour and though we may be unaware, it has the power to affect our moods, our choices, our skills and even our health. It can be difficult to take full control of our lives with these ‘hidden’ influences at play. Understanding the energy that colours emit, and helping our
TAP INTO THE MAGIC OF MUSIC FOR BRAIN GROWTH IN KIDS
It soothes our souls, changes our heartbeat, triggers emotions, ignites memories and that’s just the beginning of the magic of music. Music reduces stress, increases joy and has been proved to accelerate brain development in children exposed to it regularly. Promoting music and musical activates can help children with their speech, memory, attention span,
HOW TO INCREASE HEALTH AND HAPPINESS BY PLAYING IN MUD
It has been used to build houses, make pottery, keep creatures cool, and is one of the oldest words in the English language. Mud. The word dates back to at least 1400 and is derived from the original term “muddle”, meaning the lowest or worst of anything. This ‘lowly’ material can also make
HOW GROUP ART PROJECTS CAN MAKE CHILDREN BETTER ADULTS
There is no doubt that creating art, in any form, can help children learn and become more self-confident and independent. There is even evidence that enjoying creative activities can improve health. It’s a wonderful feeling to be focused on a creation, in a world of your own, enjoying the solitude and immersed in
HOW TO USE CREATIVITY TO INCREASE JOY AND LOSE ANXIETY
Did you know that the same chemicals that are released during sex and eating are released when you are engaged in a creative activity? The reward centre in your brain releases a neurotransmitter called dopamine when you do something pleasurable. Dopamine acts as a natural anti-depressant, which means getting creative can bring you
HOW TO DISPLAY KIDS’ ART, AND WHY YOU SHOULD
Welcome to another Wacky Wednesdays project – how to display kids’ art. I have some fun ideas for dealing with the mountains of art your little creators will give you. But first, let me tell you why it is so important to display their artworks.
HOW TO HELP CHILDREN LEARN MORE THROUGH CREATIVITY
Our children are becoming less creative and it could be affecting their ability to learn. Isn’t that a horrifying thought? Studies have shown that children’s creativity tends to decrease with age. Most notably from kindergarten to grade three.