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Art creating emotional release in children

by Kellie Green

Nov 12, 2008

One of the teachers I really look up to has taught me the value of using art instead of disapline. How does that work? It works on the principle that childrens behaviour is a direct result of emotional energy. Using art to direct that energy into constructive and best of all fun expression is key to childrens emotion development.

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Leah I agree that unstructured art can be a window into a child's mind. Also, reading and listening to a child helps enhance emotional and social development.

See the following sample pages from interactive books if you are interested.

Nov 26, 2008

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Turkey Hat

by Shannon

Nov 13, 2008

This turkey hat is easy to make and fun for kids to wear!

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Owl Paper Bag Puppet

by Shannon

Nov 13, 2008

This owl puppet is easy to make and great for any lessons on owls!

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Paper Bag Turkey

by Shannon

Nov 18, 2008

This paper bag turkey is easy and makes a festive decoration!

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die cut machines

by btg

Nov 18, 2008

Does anyone have a die cut machine in their classroom? Which one do you have? I'm looking to use it for cutting out a large quantity of shapes for K-2, leafs, geometric etc. I would need the shapes to be different sizes. Any ideas? I'm tire of cutting them all by hand, or having the kids do it. I'm more interested in teaching them how shapes can be...See More

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Wooden Spoon Doll

by Shannon

Nov 20, 2008

This wooden spoon doll is simple to make and therefore great to do with a large group of kids.

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I need a copper tubing project idea

by ron/nj

Nov 25, 2008

I teach HS home improv. In the past, the students designed and soldered a wind chime using 1/2" copper tubing and elbows. The past teacher ordered the materials but I'm teaching it now. I could do the wind chimes but wanted to come up with something new. They could just solder a few joints to learn the process, but I'd rather have them make an actu...See More

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Leah Could thay make a moble (sp)?

On 11/25/08, ron/nj wrote: > I teach HS home improv. In the past, the students designed > and soldered a wind chime using 1/2" copper tubing and > elbows. The past teacher ordered the materials but I'm > teaching it now. I could do the wind chimes but wanted to > come up with something new. The...See More

Nov 26, 2008

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Marilyn B. I've seen some beautiful water sprinklers made of copper tubing. Do a Google search for "copper tubing water sprinkler" and some good examples and resources will come up.

We used to have a wonderful indoor water fountain sculpture made of copper tubing. It had a biplane and a hot air ballon on the top, and the motion of the water made the...See More

Nov 30, 2008

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mexican decoration

by jammin_jo

Dec 1, 2008

Hi,, Was wondering if anyone had any cute ideas for the Christmas season dealing with decorating for Mexico. Would love to do something with the kids dressed in Mexican costumes. Any suggestions would be more than apprecaited. Thanks again JAM

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