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Outside the Lines
Should You Avoid
Coloring Books? By Lisa A. Goldstein
Displaying Their Masterpieces Your child's artwork shouldn't just be displayed on a refrigerator door. "Your child already knows that 'real'
art is framed and hung throughout the house," writes Susan Striker in her book Young at Art: Teaching Toddlers Self-Expression, Problem-Solving Skills and an Appreciation for Art (Henry Holt and Company, 2001). "Take something that your child creates to the framer and hang it in an important area of your home. You can also have your child's artwork copied as a piece of silver jewelry or printed on a number of household items, such as mouse pads and aprons."
Many families purchase a portfolio for storing artwork. You can take digital photographs or scan the artwork to view on the computer without worrying about yellowing paper. Make an art wall in your house using pushpins, tape or magnets. There's no limit to creativity whether it's in the doing or showing.
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