Category Archives: Exploring Creativity

Thoughts on supporting the creativity of adults and children

Kindergarten Meets Kusama

Posted on May 20, 2019 by Lullabies

“I have been using polka dots since I was a very young child.  Only after that, it seems, have they been used throughout the rest of the art world.” ~ Yayoi Kusama Art Night is a very special event where … Continue reading →

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Creating Gifts for Mother’s Day

Posted on May 11, 2019 by Lullabies

“Mothers are the fountain of creation.” ~ Ernest Agyemang Yeboah Preparing for Mother’s Day has made the classroom a busy place with much going on.  We have been making cards that include coupon books with hand written promises to do something thoughtful … Continue reading →

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Making Space for a Makerspace

Posted on March 29, 2019 by Lullabies

“To invent, you need a good imagination and a pile of junk.” ~ Thomas Edison This blog post is about being a maker and the kind of learning environment that creates makers. Every educational environment needs a Makerspace that embraces the Universal … Continue reading →

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WANTED Posters: The Art of Self-Esteem

Posted on November 13, 2018 by Lullabies

“Kindness makes you the most beautiful person in the world no matter what you look like.” ~ Unknown For several weeks there has been a focus in my classroom on well-being, kindness, and what we like about ourselves.  We have looked at … Continue reading →

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Creative Learning with Loose Parts

Posted on September 28, 2018 by Lullabies

“Loose parts enhance children’s ability to think imaginatively and see solutions, and they bring a sense of adventure and excitement to children’s play.” ~ Daly and Beloglovsky, Loose Parts, 2015 Recently I attended a workshop on loose parts.  I’ve watched … Continue reading →

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Risky Play: My Playground Adventure in Denmark

Posted on August 23, 2018 by Lullabies

“All those hours exploring the great outdoors made me more resilient, and confident.” ~ David Suzuki 2018 has provided numerous opportunities for me to learn about Adventure Playgrounds and risky play.  I attended an OPAL symposium with a keynote presentation by Michael … Continue reading →

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The Magical Power of Poetry in Kindergarten

Posted on March 3, 2018 by Lullabies

“I have always liked the magic of poetry but now I’m just starting to see behind the curtain of even the best poets, how they’ve used, tried and tested craft to create the illusion. Wonderful feeling of exhilaration to finally … Continue reading →

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How Young Children Benefit from Working with Clay

Posted on September 30, 2017 by Lullabies

“I love to create, and to me, the ultimate freedom of expression is a blank canvas or a block of clay to capture whatever emotions your imagination gives it.” ~ Daniel Boulud Earlier in September a friend and I attended a … Continue reading →

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Social and Motivational Influences on Creating Art

Posted on September 3, 2017 by Lullabies

“Follow your inner moonlight.  Don’t hide the madness.” ~ Allen Ginsberg Well, summer has come to an end and as the new school year approaches I find myself thinking about creativity and inspiration once again.  I have looked to various … Continue reading →

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Abstract Inspiration from the Quilts of Gee’s Bend

Posted on July 18, 2017 by Lullabies

  “Our lives are like quilts – bits and pieces, joy and sorrow, stitched with love.” ~ Author Unknown For a few months now I have been exploring abstract painting. I discovered that I am particularly interested in combining watercolour … Continue reading →

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