Helping your child develop her inner artist is a good thing.  Studies show that exposure to the arts and creative play is healthy for kids–not to mention linked to better grades in school.  Artsy and crafty kids watch less television.  Art encourages creative thinking.  Art builds self-confidence.  Art gives kids an avenue to express themselves.   

Alex Chalk

As a parent, you don’t have to be an artist to instill a love for the arts in your child.  You certainly don’t need to share DNA with a famous artist.  In fact, you don’t even have to consider yourself artsy or creative in the first place.

Alex Toys makes terrific arts and crafts products for children, including art studio and art to go projects and activities.  The Crafty Kit is the perfect kit for your budding artist–and for drawing out your child’s artsy side.  The Kit comes with easy project ideas–which take away the fuss of having to come up with creative art ideas.  The Kit also contains the materials your child needs to complete the projects. 

Alex Toys also makes a whole line of children’s art supplies, including Chunky Chalk which is perfect for little hands–and for creating sidewalk art! 

Are you raising an artsy or creative kid?  If so, what tips do you have for getting kids hooked on arts and crafts?  Leave a comment and share your secrets!