Released on: November 20, 2007, 11:19 pm

Press Release Author: Shell Herman / KidzArt

Industry: Entertainment

Press Release Summary: National Children's Art Expert, Offers Suggestions for
Keeping Kids Busy During Winter Months

Press Release Body: (New Braunfels, TX)- Even though winter days are shorter, they
seem to last forever when your kids are stuck indoors. Idle time for kids can take
its toll on any parent's patience. This is the ideal time to put your child's
creative gears in motion says Chris Cruikshank, national children's art expert.

"Children will be receptive to new, stimulating endeavors that can occupy them
during the months when they're less active outside," says Cruikshank, president of
KidzArt in New Braunfels, TX, a national art enrichment franchise company for kids
of all ages. "From now until early spring, parents need to be creative in finding
fun activities to keep their kids busy."

Cruikshank offers a range of ideas to occupy kids during the school break and
throughout the winter:

1. Library Activities- Your local library will have plenty of fun yet educational
youth activities for preschoolers to teens. From book discussions and projects to
games and festivals, most libraries have something for everyone. Check your local
listings.
2. Recreational Trips- Check out your town's recreation center schedule for a list
of trips to the local ice skating rink, sports arena or the YMCA pool. "Recreation
departments cater to the needs of their town's children so they'll have some
exciting activities and trips planned for the school vacation and winter season,"
says Cruikshank.
3. A Day at the Museum- School breaks and the winter months are the busiest times
for local museums. Watch for new exhibits, guest lecturers or special interactive
programs that might interest your children.
4. Art Workshops and Classes - Whether it's for a week or just an afternoon, art
classes and workshops give kids an enrichment experience that's full of challenging
design projects and opportunities to use their imaginations. "Kids who long for a
creative recreational outlet really enjoy experimenting with different artistic
styles, techniques and mediums such as polymer clay, charcoal and chalk," says
Cruikshank.

For more interesting activities for kids or for a schedule of art workshops and
classes, contact KidzArt at (800) 379-8302 or visit www.kidzart.com.



Web Site: http://www.kidzart.com

Contact Details: Shell Herman, CEO
KidzArt
(800) 379-8302
http://www.kidzart.com
shell@kidzart.com