Nov 12
One of the main reasons we started the EzyShaid® Colour Company was because of how important creativity is in everyone’s life, especially children. Presenting FLIPTEZ® at the World Symposium for Autism So last year, we were rather excited (and surprised) to be invited to stay on in Dubai at the end of the International Toy Fair, (where incidentally, FLIPTEZ® won 3rd Prize for the Most Innovative Product) and present our beloved colouring powder packs to doctors, parents and teachers at the World Symposium for Autism. After our presentation, it was thrilling to hear so many enthusiastic educators from around the
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Nov 23
A few months ago our Creative Director, Sharon Bull, hopped on a flight to the US to hold a FLIPTEZ® workshop at the National Art Materials Trade Association (NAMTA) convention. Color N’ Fun in the Sun To give her presentation a distinctly Downunder flavour, Sharon titled it ‘Color N Fun in the Sun’. She described how, in Australia, art materials have become powerful tools to get children, the disabled, neighbourhoods and communities involved in fun, creative activities. The importance of being artistic One of the participants in the workshop was John Sheean, owner of the University Book Store in Madison,
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Nov 29
It’s not always easy to keep kids entertained on weekends, holidays or even when school or kindergarten finishes for the day. Of course, TV and videos are the obvious answer for potential tantrums and the familiar call of, “I’m bored mum”. However, these are both passive forms of entertainment. Children’s young minds are so full of wonder and creativity, this is the perfect time in their lives to teach them to be creative, active and explore interests of their own. To get you started, here are six of our favourite things you and your child can make and do with
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