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Benefits of Art Lessons for Middle School Students
During the important middle school years, art lessons in the classroom offer students hands-on opportunities to explore their creativity and develop key skills. The knowledge
Why Art Matters as Much as Math and Reading
In an educational system highly focused on developing the next generation’s set of great scientists, technologists, engineers and mathematicians (STEM careers), some people question why
Make Classroom Assignments Fun With Art This School Year
Students aren’t the only ones preparing to head back to school soon—we know teachers must be back even earlier. We’ve been happy to see more
How Creating Art Helps Kids Ease Back Into a School Routine
Setting children up for success in many areas of life is a top priority for most parents—and this of course includes their schooling. With that
El artista del día Piet Mondrian
Hola, soy Barbara Mason, bienvenidos a Golden Road Arts hoy vamos a hacer algo muy divertido: vamos a tener un color del día, un artista
Fun and Safe Edible Art Projects for Kids
Did you know that art projects at home can be just as delicious as they are delightful? Art isn’t confined to a studio, it can
Top 5 Online Resources for Free Art Lessons for Kids
Making art lessons for kids freely available online is what we do at Golden Road Arts. This valuable art resource is for children in Hillsboro
Claude Monet – French Impressionist Painter – Part 1
Creating art in the classroom helps kids develop a love for creativity, especially when exploring the works of iconic artists like Claude Monet. Monet’s impressionist
What Are the Different Types of Art Kids Can Create?
Art is a form of expression that enriches all our lives, whether we are creating art ourselves or experiencing a work of art. At Golden
What Are the Different Styles of Painting?
Understanding the different styles of painting is a major factor in a child’s artistic development. Whether they are creating art at home or in the
Why Is Arts and Creative Literacy Important?
For a child to develop as an artist and across all aspects of their education, arts and creative literacy cannot be underestimated. Teaching art in
The 4 Key Stages in Children’s Artistic Development
Children’s artistic development can be expected to go through some predictable stages when they are exposed to art from a young age. By introducing kids
Utagawa Hiroshige – Japanese Woodblock Printmaking
A key reason why kids need art for their development is to understand the past. And while woodblock techniques date back hundreds of years, there
Katsushika Hokusai – Japanese Woodblock Printmaking
Printmaking is a remarkable style of art for kids of all ages. This craft combines creativity, skill – and the excitement of seeing a design come
