Introducing the ABCs of Arts Integration

WELCOME TO A WONDERFUL WEEK OF WOW! 

I've jumped in with both feet to participate in the 

ABC Challenge 

crafted by an amazing collaboration of early childhood bloggers. 

The Kid Blogger Network brings you an entire week of A to Z! 

Below are the blogs participating and the topics of their focus.

I am listed with those of an 'Arts and Crafts' focus. 

I will be looking at the A-Z of Arts Integration!! 

Welcome!

Just a little word of clarity. 

In real time this week, I am on a cruise ship amid the azure waves of the Bahamas, 

without internet.

Yup. Me without internet -- for days on end.  

We'll see just how clever the auto-post function on Blogger is this week. 

It is my intention to have a new article every day M-F. 

Can't wait to see if it has 'worked' in my absence? 

This is without a doubt, my most ambitious blogging effort to date. 

I am designing my series as an overview to my approach to the Arts with children. 

By all means, I'll be counting on your pins this week

to generate visitors. 

Thanks, as always for your support. 

-- Debbie -- 

ARTS and CRAFTS

• Art History for Kids from B-Inspired Mama
• Cardboard Box Creations from Here Come The Girls
• Children's Music With Art from Rainbows within Reach
• Crafts and Art from Red Ted Art
• Crafting on a budget from Housing a Forest
• Creativity from Little Artists
• Paper Plates from Domestic Goddessque
• Toddler Crafts from Rainy Day Mum
• Upcycled and Recycled Crafts from Craft to Art
• Valentine Crafts and Recipes from Local Fun For Kids

LITERACY  

• Books for Preschoolers from Mommy and Me Book Club
• Building a Home Library from Ready Set Read!
• Early Language Learning from Playting with Words 365
• Early Literacy from Playdough to Plato
• Exploring Books from JDaniel4's Mom
• Graphic Novels from Pragmatic Mom
• Learning to Read Through Play from Mom to 2 Posh Lil Divas
• Learning to Write from NurtureStore
• Reading Comprehension for Pre K-Grade 1 from The Wise Owl Factory
• Storytelling from A Mom with a Lesson Plan

LEARNING THRU PLAY

• Baking with Kids from Life at the Zoo
• Bath Activities for Kids from Bath Activities for Kids
• Discovery Bottles from Teach Preschool
• Farming for Children from Glittering Muffins
• Fitness for Kids from 3 Dinosaurs
• Imaginative Play from Train up a Child
• Kids Activities from Growing a Jeweled Rose
• Learning Through Play from Love Play & Learn
• Learning Toys & Manipulatives from This Reading Mama
• Movement Activities for Young Kids from AngeliqueFelix.com
• Play Dough from The Imagination Tree
• Playing with Light from Graham and Parker
• Preschool Play from Its Our Long Story
• Sensory Bins from Royal Baloo
• Sensory Play from Creative Play House
• Toddler Activities from Toddler Approved
• Winter Outdoor Play from Pleasantest Thing

SCHOOL ACTIVITIES 

• A Waldorf Mama from Triple T Mum
• After School Activities from The Educators Spin On It
• Hands-on History from Adventures in Mommydom
• Home Daycare or Family Child Card from My Buddies and I
• Homeschooling from Enchanted Homeschooling Mom
• How to Home School from In Lieu of Preschool
• Math Activities from Blog Me Mom
• Montessori from Living Montessori Now
• Science Activities & Play from Science Sparks
• Teaching Math from Montessori Tidbits
• Thrifty Teaching Tools from Kindergarten & Preschool for Parents & Teachers

MOM TIPS + TRICKS

• Being a Hands on Mom from hands on : as we grow
• Connecting with your Kids from One Perfect Day
• Family Field Trips with Kids from Edventures with Kids
• Fun Healthy Snacks for Kids from Juggling with Kids
• Kids Party Ideas from Mama Pea Pod
• Mama Survival from The Dizzy Mom
• Organized Home from Mamas Like Me
• Printables from Mama Miss
• Raising Boys from Boy Mama Teacher Mama
• Raising Eco-Friendly Kids from Kitchen Counter Chronicles
• Raising Girls from Mess for Less
• Raising a Healthy Kid from Living Life Intentionally
• Raising a Thinking Child from The Outlaw Mom
• Raising Toddlers from Home Learning Journey
• Raising a World Citizen from All Done Monkey
• Simply Celebrating Holidays as a Family from Inspired by Family Magazine
• Teaching Kids about Money from Carrots are Orange
• The Family Dinner Table from Connecting Family & Seoul
• Trying A New Experience with Your Children from 52 Brand New
• Values for Children from True Aim Education