Author: Crystal J.

05 Jun

Children’s Portraiture and Photography

Children’s Portraiture and Photography

I just picked up the last of my photos to be developed, and was able to sit down and look at my complete body of …

 
By Crystal J.
Filed under: Child Environments, Photography, Uncategorized
Comments: 10
05 Jun

Evolution of Children’s Domestic Space from 1950’s-2000

Evolution of Children’s Domestic Space from 1950’s-2000

“There can be no keener revelation of a society’s soul than the way in which it treats its children.” – Nelson Mandela Much like the kitchen, children’s …

 
By Crystal J.
Filed under: Art, Child Development, Child Environments, Interior Design, Uncategorized
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31 May

Tacoma Art Museum: Eric Carle Exhibit “Beyond Books”

Tacoma Art Museum: Eric Carle Exhibit “Beyond Books”

“The Very Hungry Caterpillar” by Eric Carle Today Taylor and I made a day trip to the Tacoma Art Museum.  Their current exhibit “Beyond Books” features …

 
By Crystal J.
Filed under: Art, Children's Books, Photography, Uncategorized
Comments: 4
16 May

How Parents Encourage Children’s Development

How Parents Encourage Children’s Development

In my article on Imagination & Creation, I talked about the importance of the imagination in children and it’s crucial role our ability to be …

 
By Crystal J.
Filed under: Child Development, Child Environments, Uncategorized
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02 May

Toys to Encourage Imagination & Development

Toys to Encourage Imagination & Development

In my last article, Imagination & Creation, I talked about the importance of imagination in child development.  I will create a series of short articles …

 
By Crystal J.
Filed under: Child Development, Child Environments, Uncategorized
Comments: 7
25 Apr

Imagination and Creation

Imagination and Creation

Humans are constantly creating change.  It is something that makes us human.  Whether decorating and furnishing an empty room, creating political movements, starting a business, …

 
By Crystal J.
Filed under: Child Development, Psychology, Uncategorized
Comments: 3
18 Apr

Photoshoot #1

Photoshoot #1

My 1st photo shoot for this project was with Just Like Home Daycare. The Daycare is owned by my boyfriends Mother, so I am extremely close …

 
By Crystal J.
Filed under: Photography
Comments: 1
11 Apr

Children & Physical Space

Children & Physical Space

Well, I’ve been waiting for my books to come in, and all but one arrived today!  I have a lot of good resources to study …

 
By Crystal J.
Filed under: Child Development, Child Environments
Comments: 5