Discusses how clothing choices can be a form of art expression in children and young adults and believes that art teachers should encourage such creativity. Describes types of outlets for artistic dress-up that can be used in the classroom. (CMK)

Explores children's fascination with creating their own unique games as an art form. Focuses on different games, such as chess, checkers, pogs, and monopoly. States that observing children playing games offers a firsthand lesson in how children create. Discusses what it means to be an art teacher who promotes creative play with games. (CMK)

Focuses on the importance of stickers in the creative life of children. Explores children's use of stickers as decorations in bedrooms, on school supplies, on clothes, and on bodies. Discusses "sticker surveys" that lead to talk about stickers and art. Explores the use of stickers in an art class. (CMK)

States that paying attention to the mail children receive, the items that are contained, and how children prepare and send mail is an excellent lesson for art teachers interested in advancing the "mail arts" as an authentic form of child's art. Describes mail art as created by children. (CMK)

Discusses the importance of designing settings for children that encourage hands-on creativity through play. Suggests the designs are art forms requiring a participatory art teaching style. Describes the technique and provides proven design ideas. (CMK)

Stresses that art teachers should recognize the child as an artist and demonstrate the special nature of children's art. Explains that each art lesson should help children both see themselves as participants in the art world and sense connections between their art interests and the subject of the art lesson. (CMK)