~8 300 oe “Se ees = ee . o~e > te-~e 20 ~ 08-~em t HOLIDAY GIFT IDEAS# — er @,.__ @er_8-—_ os a_607 @~" O87 a — ~_@ut 8004. -__@ 068 ~er eoeee62 @ (@ Give A Child The Gift Of Creativity (NAPSA)—There’s an art to finding the right gift for a child and one gift that benefits a child’s developmentis the gift of being able to create art. Educators and developmental experts know that art provides a way for young children to express their thoughts and feelings. Art encourages children to use raw materials to produce some- thing original. Children love to experiment and art provides the canvas. It also helps children develop motor skills and enhance their knowledge of colors and shapes. Psychologists also say that early art training is crucial for art appreciationlater inlife. These are just a few of the rea- sons that parents and grandparents should provide opportunities for creating art at home. Although some adults might pass on art supplies because they worry about the mess art can make, it doesn’t have to be that way if you buy supplies that are well designed. For example, the idea behind a new product called the Artpack, from Seat Sack, Inc., is to encour- age children to be artistically cre- ative at home without making a mess. The pack is designed for children 5 to 7 years old. It consists of: * a smock to be worn by the child; Anideal gift for kids 5 to 7 years of age is Artpack. It encourages youngsters to be creative, neat and organized while having hours of fun. * a vinyl plastic “table cover” that is easily cleaned; a Seat Sack™ pouch that fits over the back of the child’s chair; a “white board,” eraser and drawing pen; and * a clear, vinyl case into which everythingfits. Instead of the white board, children might choose to finger paint or use crayons. In either case, the child’s cloth- ing is protected so that the “artwork” doesn’t appear on him or her, plus mom’s furniture is also protected. Artpack not only encourages a child’s creativity, but also teaches the importance of being neat and organized. For more information about Artpack, visit www.seatsack.com.
