Preschool Paperback Check out the “Early Childhood Art Guide” book—it’s a great tool for educators to understand why art is important for young kids. Plus, it explores what art literacy means for early childhood education. The book also discusses how art boosts skills like spatial awareness, fine motor abilities, and language development, contributing to cognitive […]
How to Teach Toddlers to Play with Clay: Beginner Activities
By Spramani Elaun – Art Teacher As an experienced art teacher for toddlers, I highly recommend introducing clay play activities to help develop fine motor skills and promote neural development. In this blog post, I will share my expertise on how to introduce clay, recommend suitable clay materials, and provide beginner clay activities. Why is […]
Oil Pastels for Art Lessons
Oil pastels are a drawing medium artists love to color with! Children over the age of five can start using oil pastels for art lessons. As an art teacher I love introducing these to my students to draw lines and color with. My students get so excited when they first get to try them. Features […]