Monthly Archives: January 2011
Celebrating February
Every month there is lots to celebrate – official holiday or not, they provide great inspiration for creative activities you can do with your family. February is: Creative Romance Month, Random Acts of Kindness Week and American Heart Month.
Continue reading...Sir Ken Robinson – Creativity Expert
Sir Ken Robinson is a professor, author and expert on creativity. Sir? Yes, he has even been knighted for his efforts! Ken Robinson champions creativity and calls for a radical rethinking of our current school systems
Continue reading...The Random Acts of Kindness Foundation
The great thing about the internet is it gives you access to groups and organizations you never knew existed. Recently I came across The Random Acts of Kindness Foundation and I wanted to share.
Continue reading...Sketch Art Detectives – Creative Kids
Here is a quick creative art activity that gives kids practice in using descriptive language, listening skills and observation. The activity can be done with an adult and child or pairs of children.
Continue reading...Defining the Problem leads to Successful Solutions
In order to solve a problem, you first have to define your problem. If you don't understand the problem, how can you come up with a creative, successful solution? Learning how to define a problem before trying to solve it is a life skill that everyone in your family can use. Here are three different ways you can define a problem.
Continue reading...Creative uses for Cereal
Cereal, America's favorite breakfast food. There are many creative things to do with this common breakfast. Here are a some fun ways you and your kids can play with your food.
Continue reading...5 Steps to Designing a Creative Bedroom for Your Kids!
Your child’s bedroom can be an oasis of relaxation and creativity. With a little planning and attention to detail, you can create a refuge instead of a war zone.
Continue reading...Celebrating January
Every month there is lots to celebrate – official holiday or not, they provide great inspiration for creative activities you can do with your family. January is National Hobby Month, Hot Tea Month, and National Soup Month.
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