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Taking a Deeper Dive into Afterschool
Research and evaluation are critical to understanding, improving and growing a policy, a program or an organization. Federal, state and local government; as well as foundations and other public and...
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Tips to Make Back-to-School a Little Easier!
Starting the new school year can be a time of great excitement… and anxiety. Here are a few tips to help calm your child’s fears: Attend Events Go to orientation or any introductory events created...
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An Interview with Brenda Lortie, owner of KidzArt in Shoreview MN
How many years have you owned a KidzArt franchise? Just over a year. How many teachers and students do you have? I have three Certified Instructors and 100+ children in schools, multiple church youth...
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Art book recommendations from KidzArt President, Chris Cruikshank
The Art of Zentangle: 50 inspiring drawings, designs & ideas for the meditative artist by Margaret Bremner, Norma J. Burnell, Penny Raile and Lara Williams This is an easy step-by-step book...
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Do-It-Yourself Halloween Masks Make Wickedly Wonderful Works of Art
What better time to show off your artistic talents than at Halloween? Halloween is the time to create a funny, scary, silly or weird costume where the only limitation is your imagination! The most...
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EDUCATION: Afterschool participation grows but unmet demand nears 20 million...
(StatePoint) “America After 3 PM,” a new survey commissioned by the Afterschool Alliance, finds that participation in afterschool programs has increased dramatically, from 6.5 million children in 2004...
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Thanksgiving Art: Lego Stamped Indian Corn
Kids love building with Legos but how about stamping and painting with them? Kids will enjoy making Indian Corn with this easy but fun stamping craft. Materials Needed: • 3 Legos • Brown, yellow,...
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Starry Night Art and Holiday Cards
Inspired by impressionist painter Vincent van Gogh, this art idea can be turned into one of a kind holiday cards that kids of all ages will love to make! Materials: Watercolor paper cut into squares...
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Try Clear Carve on Your Next Project
April is art materials month @ KidzArt. During the month we’ll share products that may help with upcoming projects. Here’s our first recommendation: Clear Carve™ is a clear flexible surface for stamp...
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Steve Prince, New Orleans Native and NAEA Speaker 2015
This past March Chris Cruikshank, Co-Owner of KidzArt, and her daughter attended the National Art Education Association Convention in New Orleans. Her daughter shares her insights regarding Steve...
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