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Ever wondered what to do with the stacks and stacks of artwork from your budding little artist? Well if you read this blog you will know there are lots of things you can do!

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As adults we know that childhood is precious and fleeting, so why are our kids in such a rush to grow up?

My husband came across a thought provoking little story that I would like to share with you.

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Depending on who you talk to, 'big dollars' from 'big corporations' trickling into the classroom is either a 'fantastic opportunity to better our children's educational experience' or an 'evil infiltration by marketers into the tender minds of our little ones!' …. Well, talk about a topic to liven up your next Parent Advisory Council meeting!?!

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I have noticed that several of you have come to this site looking for Paleolithic Cave Drawings because of a previous post, Paleolithic Cave Drawings – Ancient Kid Art?

Doing a Google search I see that finding pictures of Cave Drawings is not such an easy task… but I did find a really great site out of France that I think you and your kids will enjoy.

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Your child is one-of-a-kind… So why should their room be just like every
Cameron, Justin and Ashley's?

There are many great choices for kid's room decor out there and the media is picking up on it.

Debra Smith a writer for the Daily Herald in Everett, WA. got it right when
she said in her article titled, Making the Scene, Options galore for
decorating kid's rooms

"Not too long ago, just about the only choice when it came to kids' bedroom
walls was what color to paint them.

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You love and appreciate the artwork of the great masters over the centuries, and you would love to share that passion with your children, but there is no way in hell you could get them into a museum… Maybe this will help!

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When I showed my kids the Laser Light Crayons by Philips, they started begging! "Can you buy that for us, PLEASE?!?…."

Not yet available this amazing child's toy is the coolest high-tech art equipment for kids that you will ever find! Basically, (if you could call something like this basic) the toy is a high-tech paint bucket and laser brushes. You dip your light stick in the bucket, give it a stir to get your color and then 'paint' on the wall with light. There is even a magic wand to wave at your drawing to get it to move in animation!

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Deep within the treasures of the Richmond Museum of History in California laid a once forgotten collection of artworks from the children of a WWII-era Day Care Center.

According to the San Francisco Chronicle article, "The Art of War" the carefully preserved children's art was discovered by retired UC Berkeley Professor Joe Fischer, who following a rumour of its existence, found the works in a back cabinet in the basement of the museum.

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As you know I am crazy about all things, KidArt… But when you combine wonderful Kid's Art with a great fundraising initiative that benefits kids, you have a winning combination!
 
Take the Eugene Active 20-30 Club for example. They are a group of young professionals (hence the 20-30) who have been dedicated to serving the needs of children since 1927.
 
I love what it says on their website: "A person never stands so tall, As when kneeling to help a child."
 
They volunteer and fund-raise for wonderful groups such as Big Brothers and Sisters, Junior Achievement, the Children's Miracle Network, the YMCA and tons more!
 
Right now they have some funky items for sale based on artwork designed by the kids and volunteers they work with.
 
I am especially fond of the "Love on Earth" artwork. The colors are fantastic! The design is fresh and I can see the faint outlines of trees in the heart. Reminding me of our need to love the earth on which we live.
 
If you are interested in supporting kids through kid's art, check out the Eugene Active 20-30 site at www.eugene2030.org

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It is always interesting to hear people's interpretations on a piece of artwork, especially a child's!

I have just read a blog post from an artist who posted a painting from his early childhood so his readers could comment on whether or not a child's art is truly art, and their interpretations of it.

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