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A blog about arts, kids and the teachers and educators that accompany them in their journey of learning.
The History of Valentine’s Day
Saint Valentine was a priest who died as a martyr. He was executed by the Romans on February 14 of the year 269. At the time of Valentine, Emperor Claudius “the Cruel” had abolished marriage. He had a hard time recruiting soldiers and thought that married men would not make good soldiers because they wouldn’t [...]
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February 12, 2012 |
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Why Pumpkins at Halloween?
Many children want to know where the tradition of carving pumpkins originated from. This tradition actually dates back hundreds and hundreds of years ago and was an integral part of the Celtic religion. Before October 31 was known as Halloween, it was known as Samhain, a Pagan holiday that celebrated the conclusion of summer along [...]
Anima What?
Animaplates are animals and objects represented using simple materials like paper plates, cardboard rolls, felt, etc. These crafts are an enjoyable activity for children and adults. The results can be used as toys or as decorations. But these crafts are also a powerful tool for teaching visual arts, science, language and even music. Teaching art [...]
