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8 ways to raise art-smart kids

March 5, 2015 //  by Laura Grace Weldon//  11 Comments

Written by Laura Grace Weldon of Free Range Learning My seven-year-old daughter and I dressed up for a special evening out together. After years of attending Cleveland Orchestra children's programs and listening to stories of composers at home, she wanted to attend a "real" concert. We settled …

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Category: family timeTag: art

Simple ways to get kids started with art

May 9, 2014 //  by Faigie Kobre//  6 Comments

The following is a guest post written by Faigie Kobre of Eduart 4 Kids. Before I was married, I was an early childhood teacher. I used to dream about all the wonderful art projects that I was going to do with my own children. Then I got married and had kids. Six of them. And I wasn't …

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Category: methods & philosophiesTag: art

Summer art and science fun

July 6, 2012 //  by Kris//  12 Comments

Written by contributor Kris Bales of Weird, Unsocialized Homeschoolers. Once a year, our local museums - children's, history, art, and one aquarium - have a night in which, if you're a member of one, you can rotate through all the museums. They have a shuttle that takes members from one museum to …

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Creativity in Your Homeschool

March 4, 2011 //  by Renee//  23 Comments

Written by contributor Renee Tougas of FIMBY Creativity is a dominant theme in our homeschool and is one of our family values. Earlier this winter I wrote about my creative philosophy and shared the story of my own blossoming in this area. I didn't grow up thinking I was creative and I am not …

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Category: methods & philosophiesTag: art, waldorf

Painting Wet on Wet: Waldorf Watercolors for Children

October 20, 2010 //  by Sarah//  66 Comments

Written by Sarah Baldwin of Bella Luna Toys and Moon Child Wet-on-wet watercolor painting is a technique taught in Waldorf schools and enjoyed by many homeschoolers. It’s a satisfying artistic experience, and the beautiful results can be turned into lovely gift cards, book covers, paper lanterns, …

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Category: methods & philosophiesTag: art, waldorf

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