Creative Art Rules!

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3m7_y0EzemxH9IEfJVhouzXq7aSdoKP3MJWv4wsfiOEZtcT-T_9FPxX3YNbEYOi0YdZHeAklgOHX5zHS-fGJzWZ75JjwRcO622khDbDED0eVDAYid3GGTvRRAwGSV5LOqEkLYSL9rn-s/s1600/Audrey-Hannah+Dance+5-10+016.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474926220338154402" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3m7_y0EzemxH9IEfJVhouzXq7aSdoKP3MJWv4wsfiOEZtcT-T_9FPxX3YNbEYOi0YdZHeAklgOHX5zHS-fGJzWZ75JjwRcO622khDbDED0eVDAYid3GGTvRRAwGSV5LOqEkLYSL9rn-s/s200/Audrey-Hannah+Dance+5-10+016.jpg" style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" /></a><br />I have continued to get feedback for my blog entry a couple of months ago about disliking coloring books or pre-printed pages. I have been told there is a time and a place, but I'm still not on board with using such creativity-killing materials. I was reminded again this weekend when I was watching my grandchildren paint with <a href="http://www.discountschoolsupply.com/NewDSS/Product/ProductDetail.aspx?product=23651&es=10490500000" target="'_New">tempera paint </a>cakes. I watched the process unfold as I have many times. Creating their own pictures allow children to:<br />- develop organizational skills<br />- test experimentation skills<br />- explore decision-making skills<br />- be supported in creativity <br />Children that are immersed in these types of activities jump right into the project when they see what materials are available. Compare these children to those who wait to be encouraged and to see what the adult wants them to do. There is no comparison. Children who can organize, experiment, make decisions and create will always be more successful. They have the ability to think. Thinking is a good thing!<br />For some great creative activities, check out the following blog:<br /><a href="http://artandcreativity.blogspot.com/" target="'_New">Art and Creativity</a>.

Creative Art Rules!

I have continued to get feedback for my blog entry a couple of months ago about disliking coloring books or pre-printed pages. I have been t...

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