First Steps in Teaching Your Child To Read

Learning how to read is very much like building the foundation of a house, you start with one block or concept and you add on to it, over and over until you have a strong foundation for the rest of your house.

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Creative Kids Food – Bananas

Bananas seem to be one fruit you either love or hate. I love them, my sister hates them (except in Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins) both extreme reactions to being fed far too many Bananas as kids.

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Introduction to Role Playing Games – Raising Creative Kids

What if I told you about an engaging teaching tool for home and school, a tool that promotes creativity, teamwork, problem solving skills and imagination. Excited? Now what if I use the term RPG?

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Forget the cookies! Host a Christmas Creativity Exchange

Instead of the usual cookie or gift exchange, why not get together with other creative parents for a "Christmas Creativity Exchange" This is a fun quick way to fill those school-free holiday days with lots of creative activity.

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“Presence” Vs. “Presents” – How to Have a Creative Holiday Season

It is no coincidence that “presence” and “presents” sound so similar. What do you remember the most from your childhood holidays? The presents? Or was it the time spent in in the presence of friends and family, doing things together to celebrate the season?

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Celebrate World Hello Day!

November 21, 2010 is the 38th annual World Hello Day. It is a great opportunity to focus on the messages of communication and peace.

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Creative Kids Kitchen – Freestyle Hot Chocolate!

Making Hot Chocolate together is a great way to bond with your kids and get creative in the kitchen!

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Exercising Your Creativity

Creativity is a lot like any muscle or skill. It has to be stretched and exercised in order to grow. Here are a few simple ways of exercising your creativity and that of your kids.

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Creativity Tool Kits To Go – Traveling with Creative Kids Series

Be ready for a creative encounter wherever you go. Spontaneous creativity can provide some of the best experiences and memories your child will ever have. Make the most of unexpected creative opportunities by always being prepared.

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