How To Talk To Children About Art

Let’s be honest; sometimes we don’t quite know how to talk to kids about art. Maybe we don’t really know how to talk about art at all. Here are some easy ways to have a meaningful discussion about art with your child.

The Benefits of Art Education in Schools

Art Education Is on the Decline Art education has been on the decline for years in U.S. schools, even though most Americans say they believe in the benefits of art education. In 2008, just 49.5 percent of 18-year-olds reported receiving “any art education in childhood,” which is down from 64.6 percent in 1982, according to

Are Coloring Books Bad? The Coloring Book Controversy

Coloring Books. They’re practically everywhere, and for the past several years, adults have taken up this childhood pastime as well. So are coloring books bad for children? Do coloring books stifle creativity.