The Natural Resources Defense Council in New York recently warned against hazardous art supplies in a report entitled "Children's Art Hazards." Potential hazards are discussed. Suggestions on selection of art materials and procedures to minimize risk are made. (MT)

Scribbling is the beginning of an aesthetic developmental process which continues through age 12. Suggestions for parents include advice about materials, projects, games, and appreciation of children's art. (MT)

Understanding and creating art can teach students to work cooperatively and strive to achieve goals. Parents can encourage students' participation in art by supporting community art programs and helping to decide how art will be taught in school. The paper describes how to plan and conduct art education PTA meetings. (SM)

Though most art materials are safe for children (and labelled accordingly), parents and teachers should follow recommended safety guidelines, such as those presented in this article, when choosing, using, and storing children's art materials. (SM)