What do children really need from their environment? psychologytoday.com
Meet Five Black Women Artists Who Are Paving the Way
While Black women have often been excluded and discriminated against when trying to enter the art world, these creators have fought back against that to forge new paths. pbs.org
Autism Crafts: Ideas for Getting Creative with Your Child
In this article, author Rachel Andersen shares her tips for crafting with your child and the best ways to ensure it is a fun activity for all. autismparentingmagazine.com
Are You More Creative Than You Think?
15 ways to awaken your creativity and flexibility in daily life beginning today. psychologytoday.com
A Genius Cartoonist Believes Child’s Play Is Anything But Frivolous
“Adults think that kids playing is some nothing thing. But play is a different state of mind, and it can help us do so many things if we just allow ourselves to get back to it.” ~Lynda Barry, nytimes.com
SIX The Musical: Tiny Desk Concert
SIX The Musical imagines the six wives of Henry VIII reuniting on stage as real-life popstars. npr.org
The Benefits of Arts Education for K-12 Students
While arts programs often fall victim to budget cuts, they can be an important contributor to students’ success at school. usnews.com
Just Let Them Play: Creative Play Develops Children’s Brains
Play develops social and emotional skills, builds the part of our brain that is responsible for planning, problem solving, and organizing, and enhances self-esteem. inquirer.com
How Elizabeth Catlett Lifted Up Black Women Through Art
The pioneering sculptor defied trends to honor the daily lives of her subjects. smithsonianmag.com
A New Label Revives Forgotten Female Composers’ Music
French cellist Héloïse Luzzati launched La Boîte à Pépites to promote the forgotten works of women composers. npr.org