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Creative Ways to Engage Your Middle School Child in Art
By the time children reach middle school, they will have developed more precise fine motor skills, acquired indispensable artistic techniques, as well as gained some
Adapting Children’s Art Education for Diverse Learners
Welcome back to another art literacy lesson for the classroom. In the last lesson we looked at ways for kids to create art from nature.
Tips for Teaching Young Kids to Paint
Introducing young children to painting helps stimulate a lifelong appreciation for the arts. Whether it’s improving motor skills or building self-confidence, kids need art for
Ways for Kids to Create Art From Nature
The colors, shapes and textures of the natural world are the perfect inspiration for an art project. While kids love creating art at home, experiencing
Easy Spring Art Projects for Preschoolers
Spring is an incredible time for preschoolers to start new art projects inspired by the vibrant colors of the season. If you’ve tried our online
5 Strategies for Teaching Art in the Classroom
Art education is essential to a child’s development, enhancing creativity, critical thinking, problem-solving and motor skills. When educators teach art in the classroom students can
Creative Art Projects for Kids With Disabilities
Art is a chance for kids to express themselves and have fun with creativity. At Golden Road Arts we work to create inclusive free art
Ways to Introduce Kids to Modern Art Movements
Children can learn about a wide variety of art at school, from drawing and painting to basic art history. However, given the focus on realistic
How Art for Kids Supports Reading and Writing Skills
While art and literacy are usually taught as separate subjects, they lean on many of the same skills. When children take part in classroom art
Benefits of Collaborative Art Projects for Kids
Many people think of art as something children do alone, such as working quietly on their own drawing or painting. As an Oregon-based nonprofit offering
How Art Helps Kids Build Observation Skills
When children are engaged in art, each line they draw and brushstroke they make encourages them to slow down, pay attention to details, and see
Easy Mixed Media Art Projects for Kids
Some of the best art is created when unexpected materials are combined in fun and imaginative ways. At Golden Road Arts, we offer a variety
Why Process Art Matters for Young Children
At Golden Road Arts, our free art lessons for kids are designed to spark imagination, encourage experimentation, foster critical thinking and build confidence through creative
Mokuhanga Woodblock Printing Demonstration Part 2
We’re back with part 2 of our mokuhanga woodblock printing demonstration. In part 1, we introduced the tools and materials and got started with the
