Arts & Crafts are often grouped together as a fun, learning experience for children.  However, they do NOT mean the same thing.  To understand the difference, it is helpful to think of art as open-ended with no clear outcome and the focus is on the process.  In contrast, crafts have a goal in mind and are typically teacher- driven.  Both arts and crafts offer different learning opportunities. Arts   Art provides a creative outlet for children. There is no "right" or "wrong" way to do it.  Children can use materials that they choose and want to use.  "The goal is the … [Read more...]

Arts & Crafts are often grouped together as a fun, learning experience for children.  However, they do NOT mean the same thing.  To understand the difference, it is helpful to think of art as open-ended with no clear outcome and the focus is on the process.  In contrast, crafts have a goal in mind and are typically teacher- driven.  Both arts and crafts offer different learning opportunities. Arts   Art provides a creative outlet for children. There is no "right" or "wrong" way to do it.  Children can use materials that they choose and want to use.  "The goal is the … [Read more...]