Arts Integration in School: 10 Reasons Why It's So Important
Why the arts? Take a look at 10 reasons why the arts are so important for child development inside.
And, regarding the visual arts, to me, the best picture books have outstanding art. Sometimes, simple is good. Sometimes very detailed is better. (Kids love to find things hidden on the pages.) I prefer traditional watercolor and ink, myself, but there are some really good digital artists that can enhance a great traditional piece.
See great art, get ideas for doing art with your kids, learn who won the November giveaway, and other news…
THE MAIN EVENT
(Click on picture to open) Don’t miss the important tips inside!
Arts Integration in School: 10 Reasons Why It’s So Important by Brooke Carroll (used with permission)
GIVE IT A TRY!
Here’s my favorite watercolor artist - where I’ve learned the most. Maria Raczynska has lots of videos on YouTube and also her own Patreon channel.
This is a beginner one that I think every kid could watch and try. She draws lightly on the watercolor paper, she wets just the part she wants to paint. Notice she puts paint on her brush and then wipes it on the towel so she doesn’t get too much water. A washcloth or towel is even better than a paper towel. Sometimes, she uses a damp brush with no paint to actually pick up extra water and then dry it off.
Try it! Then email me your painting for posting. Don’t forget to sign you name to it too.
FOR MORE ART ACTIVITIES
Here’s a blog I’d like to share from KinderArt. Click on it and spend some quality art time with your little ones! And, there’s a lot more on this website for you to explore too. (searchable age groups)
SOME FAVORITE ARTWORK
Click the arrows to scroll through - and hover over the image to see my comments. What are some of YOUR favorites?
Jonathan Gunson and Richard Robinson’s artwork is awesome! I can’t wait to receive my hardback copy soon. I really love the light, the color, and the textures. Click the picture to find out more.
OCTOBER GIVEAWAY WINNER
Ariel sent in this photo of her kids enjoying the September giveaway:
And, November’s giveaway winner is Pat. Congratulations! I really enjoyed painting “Kit’s Christmas”. So much so, that I think I’ll do another painting for next time too. Enjoy it, Pat. Send us a photo of this artwork’s final home to post next month ( please and thank you).
Kit’s Christmas
CHICKADEE CHEER GALLERY
Besides canning (jar-ing) applesauce and baking pumpkin bread, Pat has been busy crafting this month. She loves fall - and so do I. What’s your favorite time of year?
Julia, Jaden, Sandy, and Lilly placed 6th, 8th, 1st, and 2nd, respectively in the USA Wrestling Preseason Tournament last weekend in Des Moines, Iowa. Excellent work! It takes lots of discipline to keep fit, eat right, and practice to play sports, doesn’t it? So proud of you girls!
Braxton carved the creepy pumpkin and Addie carved the love-ly one. Nice job, guys!