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Children often look to adults for approval before trusting their own ideas.

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Dot-based art slows children down—in the best way.

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How Art Supports Emotional Regulation

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Product art focuses on the finished piece.\nProcess art focuses on the learning that happens along the way.

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Art is not a break from learning—it’s a form of learning.

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Every big idea starts small.

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Many children notice their differences before they notice their strengths.

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Creativity is not something children grow into—it’s something they are born with.

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Some feelings don’t have words—especially for kids.

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Children often approach art with a single, hesitant question: “Is this right?”

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Creativity needs freedom to grow.

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One of the most powerful shifts in learning happens when children stop asking,\n“Is this right?” and start asking, “What can I try?”

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Not every child raises their hand.\nNot every child feels confident with worksheets, timed tests, or whole-group discussions. For many reluctant learners, traditional academic settings can feel overwhelming—especially whe...

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Ignite Young Imaginations

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Art is often treated as a bonus—something squeezed in after “real learning” is done. But for children, art is real learning.

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Written by Susan Burnash, Author of Wally’s Grab and Run: A Foster Love Story

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Written by Susan Burnash, Author of Wally’s Grab and Run: A Foster Care Story

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By Children’s Book Author Susan Burnash of Spot or Not? and Wally's Grab and Run

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By Children’s Book Author Susan Burnash

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By Children’s Book Author Susan Burnash

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By Children’s Book Author Susan Burnash

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By Children’s Book Author Susan Burnash

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By Children's Book Author Susan Burnash

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Wally's Grab and Run author Susan Burnash www.yodabooks.com

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In many of my Foster Love blog posts, I mention how important children's books that touch on foster care can be for both foster kids and the other children in their lives. Below, you will find a list of some picture book...

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By Wally's Grab and Run author Susan Burnash www.yodabooks.com

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Written by Susan Burnash, Author of Wally’s Grab and Run: A Foster Love Story

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