Angel Avery-Wright September 9th brings about National Teddy Bear Day. Do you know where the teddy bear came from?Read More

By Angel Avery-Wright Chalk is an open-ended art material that can be used for so much more than just art. Chalk gives children the opportunity to learn so many different skills such as eye hand coordination, problem solving, and taking turns.Read More

By Aimee Currier  Are you looking for something different to do with the children in your care? Maybe you need a new way to reinforce or teach math concepts, language arts or nature/science. You might be hoping to find a fun way to get children involved in creating art. Believe it or not, a walk...Read More

By Angel Avery-Wright   Art is defined as an unstructured and boundless form of work that expresses creativity and imagination and emphasizes feelings and emotions.Read More

Aimee Currier How many of us have pondered the thought of “just where did half of my socks go?” I read a funny quote that said lost socks come back as Tupperware lids! May 9th has been designated as “National Lost Sock Memorial Day.” It is quite a unique “holiday” and one that you can...Read More

By Beth Simon There’s no doubt that art plays a huge part in our lives and especially in the lives of children. Before children learn to write, they learn to draw. Painting, drawing, sculpting, dancing, music…all aspects of art surround us and provide a connection between ourselves and others and a connection between us and...Read More

By Bobbi Philson  Eric Carle, beloved children’s author and illustrator, was born on June 25. You read his books to children throughout the year, so children will probably be familiar with his books and will be excited to host a birthday celebration for him! Read More

By Amy Hoffman   There are days in my life as a program quality assessor when I have the joy of seeing children take the lead in an activity. It’s especially fun to watch the teachers join in with the play while the children direct it. I spent time outside with a school-age group last August...Read More

Angel Avery-Wright Ever wonder what else there is to do with play dough? Standard play dough tools include cutting tools, rollers and cookie cutters. Children often play with play dough on plastic trays. Children create sculptures or simply roll the dough into 3-D shapes. Have you seen play dough mats?Read More

Michelle Mallonee Long I recently spent a few days hanging out with a (very special to me) three- year old. During that time, we gathered a bunch of nature supplies (leaves, twigs, rocks, birdseed) and got out some paper, paint, glue, wiggle eyes, ribbon, etc. for the two of us to “Get Creative.” For almost...Read More