Monthly Archives: March 2013

Research continuously  supports the importance of the arts in education.  Competition for jobs is fierce, and the current state of the world requires an ability to constantly adapt to change.  This is where the arts come in. The Artistic Edge, written by Lisa Phillips, explains how to give children a competitive edge by enveloping themContinue reading “The Artistic Edge”

Have you heard of the Anti Coloring Books by Susan Striker?  They are alternative drawing books, developed to promote originality and creativity in children. If you’re like me, you probably grew up with the traditional coloring books; you know, the ones with the stereotyped pictures drawn by adults.  We were told to do our bestContinue reading “The Anti Coloring Books”