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How Are You Feeling Today?
How Are You Feeling Today?
how do you feel.bmp A great resource for developing emotional intelligence in your kids. Kids do better when they have a label to put on their feelings: "Oh, are you angry about Susie sitting on your sandwich?" This poster helps them not take themselves so seriously. Also, if you go through the feelings - naming them and making the appropriate faces together in the mirror - it really can show children that they are to some extent in control of how they express their feelings.
 
Dore Bible Illustrations
Dore Bible Illustrations
A remarkable collection of engravings illustrating all the important moments in the Bible. Great price, too!
 
Norman Rockwell's America
Norman Rockwell's America
Drop the housework for a minute and sit with your child in a sunny window to look at these pictures. One of my readers commented that she remebered this book from her own childhood. Your children can be filling up on those memories too. Do start collecting art books at garage sales and secondhand stores. If you have nothing now, let this be your first. As I post this there are used copies at amazon starting under $5. Also the library is a great source - just remember to head over to the art section and pick up a few books each month.
 
Smart About Art
Smart About Art

I don't know about your background, but mine was pretty culture-deprived. Now, through all I learned while introducing my children to the world of art and music, my life is all the richer.

Our cultural heritage is not stuffy and boring, but vibrant and alive - and sharing that heritage enriches our family bonds! This series of books offer a way for parents of any background to connect with their kids around art and all the conversation it inspires.

Don't forget to take in art museums when you can - why delegate that part of your child's life to school field trips?
 
Six Van Gogh Cards
Six Van Gogh Cards
Here's a start on getting those eye-level pictures for your child to enjoy (after all, he can't see what you hang at yours!). A nice idea is to put a picture of someone reading near your child's reading nook, a picture of the outdoors near her coat hooks. You can laminate or frame with inexpensive frames from Target. For more artists, search "art cards" at amazon. For larger pieces, click on posters.com on my left sidebar.
 
Mommy, It's a Renoir!
Mommy, It's a Renoir!
A wonderful program to introduce your child to art, while providing a matching activity and conversational opportunities. The beginning of a step-by-step program you can continue as your child matures.
 
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