Marbleizing with BioColor® - Video
Art is important for children especially during their early development. Research shows that art activities develop brain capacity in early childhood; in other words, art is good brain food! Art engages children’s senses in open-ended play and develops cognitive, social-emotional and multi-sensory skills. As children progress into elementary school and beyond, art continues to provide opportunities for brain development, mastery, self esteem and creativity.
Try this whimsical paper plate mask:

Not only kids make art on special occasions, grown-ups do too!
Here's what happened when site directors from Para Los Ninos, a large childcare agency in Los Angeles, got together for staff development February 14th - we made valentines!