Kid's Art for Grownups: About Children's Creativity

This article looks at the development of children's drawing, whether they should be taught to draw, and how you can guide their creativity at each stage.

Before you can learn to draw, you must first learn to really see the world around you. These introductory lessons encourage children to look carefully at objects and consider what they know compared to what they see; read on for tips on discovering art history with your child.

A brief guide to selecting age-appropriate drawing materials for your child. Forget the box of five hundred wax crayons - check out these suggestions for quality and cost-effective products.

Creative additions for a child's bookshelf, from your About.com painting guide Marion Boddy-Evans.