A is for Artful Living I start teaching preschool soon at a school that practices the Reggio Emilio philosophy, and I can hardly wait. This mode of teaching began in Northern Italy in a town called Reggio Emilio. Rather than teaching so much, we are adult facilitators of a child-lead program. I ‘m eager to delve in because I’m certain children have much to teach and at whatever age, there is much to learn. Mother's Day Bouquet c. 2015, Stephanie Rose Bird One of the hallmarks of Reggio Emilio is that the children’s environment needs to be beautiful. A beautiful environment is my suggestion today for cracking creative blocks. Here are some suggestions: 1. Put Himalayan salt in the corners of your room. Himalayan salt is especially purifying and will draw bad energy from your space. 2. Put white vinegar in a bowl in the center of your space to draw away bad odors. 3. ...
The virtual studio of author and artist Stephanie Rose Bird brings together artistic process and reflection with the literary arts, in a manner that is designed to be instructive and inspirational.