With school-wide budget cuts and reduced spending on the arts, it can be hard to get enough materials for your art class. We’ve brought you some simple and cost-effective ways to create without foregoing your students creative potentials.
Read MorePodcasts as a tool for teachers
Podcasts can range from subjects like politics, religion and philosophy — to lifestyle topics, like cinema, fashion or sports — even to silly banter about snacks. When it comes to podcasts, listeners can find almost any topics they’re searching for.
Read MoreTop parenting podcasts
Are you a fan of podcasts? There are literally thousands out there and many have great things to say. So, if you want to learn something new or just need a bit of entertainment while in transit or completing errands, podcasts are the way to go. We’ve brought you the top ones on parenting.
Read MoreHow LED is changing the way lights are being used in art projects
LED lights are super energy efficient light bulbs. They are often preferred to halogen or incandescent lighting as they use a lot less energy and therefore emit less heat. LED’s are becoming increasingly popular to use in art installations, due to their cost-effectiveness, availability, and ability to emit light in a particular direction (as opposed to all directions like other …
Read MoreIntegrating technology into art
Digital apps and platforms are making it effortless for people all around the world to create new kinds of art, and upload, interact and share it in a global forum. While, we by no means suggest that technology replace hands-on creation of art, we took a look at the benefits of integrating the two.
Read MoreCreatubbles partners with Strawbees, the Swedish creative toy company!
Building toys have considerable cognitive and motor advantages for children of all ages. In addition to the academic benefits, playing with construction toys is inventive and just plain fun!
Read More10 fun lessons for your students this autumn
It’s autumn and there are plenty of resources at your disposal — fallen leaves! And what’s more fun that getting festive during the changing seasons? We’ve brought you some creative lessons plans to celebrate fall.
Read MoreHUE Animation’s first annual Advent calendar contest
Winter is just around the corner and we’re already feeling the holiday cheer. We’re thrilled to partner with HUE Animation for their first annual Advent calendar contest. One lucky student or classroom has a chance to win a HUE Animation Studio each consecutive day leading up to Christmas, starting December 1st!
Read More5 apps that inspire kids to be creative outdoors
Although classroom setups remain the preferred educational environment, learning outdoors has its own share of advantage to students, especially in enhancing their skills necessary for big school. There are plenty of known benefits brought about by outdoor learning. An academic paper published back in 2006 even pointed out that children exposed to outdoor education improved grades (72%). Author Dennit Eaton …
Read MoreFun fall projects to do with your kids
It’s that time of year. There’s a chill in the air and the leaves are falling from the trees. Though we’re sad that summer has come to and end, autumn is a great time for creative crafting with your family. So, grab a mug of hot apple cider, throw a pinch of cinnamon in cocoa for the kids and share …
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