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What you should know before selecting a child care center for your toddler

10 Nov 2020

AliaHeaton / Blog / 0 Comments

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Most parents consider sending of their little ones for child care especially when they feel that they have to get back to work and would want somebody to look after their little ones. Although keeping a nanny is an option but something which is not feasible for many.

The following things would help you select the right child care in time ensure that your little one gets the most out of the early childhood education.

Register early at a child care center

These days parents who are expecting start registering for childcare at that time only. The waiting list keep getting longer and if you have your heart set up on a certain day care you may need to sign up as early as possible. Before you do that means so that you have found out about the day care center by doing proper research and asking other parents about it as well.

Try visiting different facilities

It is important that any child care Centre whether it is professional or home based is licensed and they also have the documentation to prove it. However despite the fact that all of these might be approve not all are equal. There could be differences in the regulations and the way the children are monitored out there. What actually counts is how you and your child feels about a specific place and whether they would be comfortable over there or not. There are things like the staff demeanor, the cleanliness of the place and the environment which would help you make the right decision.

Check out their report

All licensed daycares are scored. You would be able to request a report if it is not posted at the center, in fact you can also search for it online.

After checking out the report you would be able to determine how much they charge for providing child care facilities and whether they have age requirement. Many child Care centers are only open for children who are 18 months and older and there are few centers willing to include the cost which comes with high staff to child ratio.

Other thing that you should consider is whether the staff is registered as childhood educators. Certification means they are trained in helping children develop milestones from infancy to the age of 6. Get to know if they hold any parent teacher meetings or like to involve parents during activities.

Do not forget to ask about the curriculum because it would help you understand the philosophy and how they would be educating your child. Whether they are planning to discipline the children or not and how they go about it.

Its also important to consider the safety procedures and to see whether they are up to it or not. Staff member should be aware of CPR training and should know how to administer it in case of an emergency.

Keeping the above mentioned things in mind would help you select the right child care in Newmarket for your children.

How to buy art supplies online

3 Nov 2020

AliaHeaton / Art ammunition / 0 Comments

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If you are seriously considering taking up art as a career, you would need to invest in the right kind of art supplies. The quality and product of your paints and tools would have a major impact on your work. If going to the art store is not your thing you may want to buy all your stuff from an online art supply store.

However, buying quality supplies doesn’t mean that you have to break the bank. And you still need to make a decent amount of investment to make sure that you have got the right kind of tools to work with.

Advantages of buying art supplies online

If you plan on buying your art supplies online you are going to receive a few benefits. These include the following:

  • When you buy from an art store you may have to go there in person and if it is far away from your place you would also need to spend on the commute. On the other hand buying from an online store can help save you money in terms of transport and gas.
  • You also have ample time to take a look at the selection at hand. When you visit an art store you are sometimes overwhelmed by all the variety being in one place. On the other hand when you are buying online you can look at things to your leisure and then make an informed decision after weighing its pros and cons.
  • You can also get a good bargain if you look carefully and avail the online discount coupons available on several art supplies stores. Discount coupons are easy way to save money.

It’s a known fact that artist who are starting out are not too rich. however when you buy from an online store you can rest assured that you may not have to spend a great deal. Online stores purchase their products in bulk and therefore able to offer you a better discounted price.

The kind of supplies that you buy actually depends upon your personal style as an artist. There are some artists who prefer working with acrylics and there are few who prefer watercolors. Different qualities in varieties of paints are available. You should pay attention to the quality and the cost of the paints that you are buying.

You should also be on the lookout for products which offer you good value for money. Do check out the reviews left  by the previous customers. Going through those reviews and help you find the right kind of products. Choose products which have a good rating.

Also it doesn’t mean that if a product is too expensive it is going to be good. Sometimes reasonably priced products can do the trick too. When you are buying from an online store all you need to make sure that they are legitimate and can be trusted.

Paying attention to these things would help you buy the right kind of stuff from an online art store.

3 Ways to Develop Empathy in Children

15 Jul 2020

AliaHeaton / Art ammunition, Blog / 0 Comments

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The foundation that develops the characteristics of a child’s personality is a mixture of genes and internalization via socialization. After home, preschools become the first encounter toddlers have of the social world. It is crucial to teach children to be empathetic as it helps them in building strong relationships and sense of security, and in achieving good mental health and social harmony. Here are 3 ways in which you can intricately weave empathy in a child.

Lead by example

Children are keen observers. At home it is the parents that the children observe and mimic. Emotions, expressions, reactions and various other actions are all what children pick through observation. This makes it both easy and difficult to teach children values. It is easy because you don’t have to do anything other than setting an example. However, it remains difficult because one cannot always keep their act together given how complex modern lives are. So, for instance like in stressful situations if we breakdown they will observe and pick that too. Children primarily notice how we treat them so whenever a teacher or parent is having a conversation or is interacting with the child in any way, it is important to remain mindful of your own self – remembering that what you do is what they will learn. Remember to remain empathetic at all times by remaining calm and acknowledging them.

Teach and validate emotions

Children feel all sorts of emotions too and if a teacher or a parent notices a display of emotion, be it good or bad, it is important to acknowledge what the child is feeling. Trouble begins when you do not educate the child about what they are feeling and how to channel it. Beyond their own selves, when a child has had an encounter with a peer, or an elder, or even an animal, take the opportunity to teach them emotions. For instance if the child hits something or someone, explain to him how that thing might be feeling upset as the child would if he was in a similar situation. Teach them how to fix their situation, to apologize and to express. This will lead them to understand empathy and practice it.

Enable interactions

Teach children how to regard fellow and other beings. Caring for plants and animals too counts as a step towards being empathetic. For instance, not stepping on insects unnecessarily, not picking flowers and understanding that these are living, breathing organisms and just how wrong it would be to take away something’s life or to even hurt them. This helps children understand that they too play a role in the well being of another living thing and the happiness and contentment they will feel through this will develop well between the lines of empathy. Preschools are where children interact with each other there, learning how to share, forgive, apologize, and grow while understanding each other. These interactions become crucial in their development as social beings, which is why preschool brisbane teachers should rely on activities which demand interaction.  

The art of being a creative 10 steps to make yourself known

11 Feb 2020

AliaHeaton / Art ammunition, Blog / 0 Comments

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For artists, the big problem to solve is to show off. Honoré de Balzac said it in the 1800s. And even if today’s artists are certainly less difficult to make themselves known thanks to social networks, having some advice on how to move on the net is certainly useful. Austin Kleon, artist, writer and consultant of Google, Pixar, Foursquare and TEDx, thought about it in the book “Sowing as an artist” (Vallardi, pp. 124, euro 12), which contains 10 ideas to share creativity and make known your work.

“I had in mind to create a sort of manual for beginners and this is what I produced: a book for those who hate the very idea of ​​self-promotion. An alternative, one might say, to self-promotion ”, Kleon writes in the introduction, entitled ‘A new way of operating’. Which? Sharing, or talking about your projects, regularly put online fragments of your works and what you are learning. In short, if in the previous book (“Steal as an artist”, Vallardi), Kleon explained how to take inspiration from others’ ideas and re-elaborate them with creativity, this time he teaches to fascinate others, “so that they will steal from you”.

How to become an established artist.

11 Feb 2020

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The Phaidon publishing house came to the rescue with ” Akademie X: Lessons of Art and Life “, an amazing collection of tips for emerging creatives from established artists (and behavior models), including Marina Abramović (“Are you ready for a Marina Abramović Memoir? ”), Dara Birnbaum, Olafur Eliasson, Joan Jonas, Miranda July, Neo Rauch, and Richard Wentworth.

Artnet News sifted through the book with the aim of distilling the most useful pearls of wisdom, so that you can start on the right foot. Here are 12 useful tips.

  1. ‘If you want a normal life, find a normal job’ Sanford Biggers dictates the rule, simple and sweet.
  2. Dan Graham warns of the star system “obsessions” and underlines the wrong behaviors with respect to all that is contained in the MAF, “Master of Arts” programs through 4 points that must be clear: 1.) The emphasis of making art as a professional in a ‘career’ rather than experimenting with passion. 2.) The obsession with transforming the artist into a future ‘art star.’ 3.) The obsession with applying academic logic to art, a good example is the overuse of the world to ‘problematize.’ 4.) The exclusive teaching of Contemporary Art found in the magazines in the library. ‘
  3. Katharina Grosse, on keeping calm and focused, says that ‘it is important for young artists to have clear what they want. When you think about which galleries you would like to work for, you must first consider what you want: financial success, comfort and support, or any notoriety … I, for example, look for gallery owners who challenge me. I had my first exhibition at a gallery when I was 35 years old. ‘
  4. Carol Bove advises to keep the intellectual level high but, at the same time, to have fun with lightness of spirit: “Creating a space where to play and have fun without a real purpose, is fundamental”.
  5. Charles Gaines summarizes some very simple ethical rules: ‘In my lessons, In my opinion, art is not exempt from a certain moral responsibility. So don’t do anything that is illegal or that can harm someone. Do not use your art to exploit or a means of spreading racism, homophobia or sexism.

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