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Open Ended and Structured Art Part 2
May 8, 2012 – 9:01 am | No Comment
Open Ended and Structured Art Part 2

Here’s how the concept of open-ended process tis incorporated into a structured art experience in my home-learning art lessons

Open-ended art and Structured Art Part 1
May 8, 2012 – 9:00 am | No Comment
Open-ended art and Structured Art Part 1

There are art educators who frown upon structured art lessons for children, as they feel that structured art stifles a child’s creativity. So then, should children only be given open-ended art experiences to maximize their self expression through art?

A Week with the Masters Part 1
April 10, 2012 – 3:55 pm | No Comment
A Week with the Masters Part 1

Part 1
On a whim, I decided to try out something totally different from what we have done before for our home-learning sessions. I wanted to move away from an academic angle and instead have a …

Literature-based learning: Mister Seahorse by Eric Carle
February 23, 2011 – 10:59 am | No Comment
Literature-based learning: Mister Seahorse by Eric Carle

I think you already know I like Eric Carle's books… so Mister Seahorse should come as no surprise. Actually, Mister Seahorse wasn't in the list of the books I wanted to borrow but …

The Season of Advent (Part 3)
December 8, 2010 – 2:55 pm | No Comment
The Season of Advent (Part 3)

We've started working on the daily craft activities and so far the kids have had  a blast while working on them; we enjoyed some great time of bonding as we learn the true meaning of …