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Clarinda Cloud Shares a Video on Drawing Emotions by Will Terry

04/02/2014

Hi everyone! My author and I came across a wonderful video on teaching kids to draw emotions. Isn't that so cool?
It is so important to share your feelings. And, I know that it is sometimes hard to say how you are feeling. Sometimes it is easier to draw what you are feeling. But, do you know how to draw the different emotions?
Will Terry makes the video very exciting! Yes, I am turning purple already. (Purple is the color I turn when I am feeling excited! He has a spider named Tex that is purple. But, Will says that Tex is happy. So, maybe purple is Tex's happy color. LOL!) Will makes it easy to follow his instructions too!

I know I liked the video! I hope you do too! And, Will has more drawing videos if you like this one! I am hoping that I will be able to chat with Will about his drawing and videos some time. If I do, I will share it with you.

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Clarinda Cloud Shares a Video Promoting Art Therapy

03/26/2014

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Hello everyone. When I have different feelings, I change different colors. But, most boys and girls don't change colors with their feelings. And, they may not know how to express their feelings.
That is one reason that my book is so important. My book is a way to help teach young boys and girls to name and share their feelings. You can start all kinds of nice talks about feelings with my book? You can talk about how your face looks when you feel a certain feeling. Or, you can ask what makes each other what makes you feel certain feelings.
Sometimes, children have a hard time sharing their feelings. They might be too scared to tell someone. Or, they might not know what they feel or how to say it.
Some people use art therapy to help share their feelings. That is when you use drawing, painting, molding clay, or something like that to help share your feelings. Here is a video to help explain it. It is probably better for the adults out there to watch the video, because it can be hard for kids to understand. But…kids can watch it too. There is nothing bad in it or anything like that.
Taylor Freeman is not only an art therapist. She is also an author, like Jodi Desautels. Very cool!

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Indy Shares a Story About Bullying with Clarinda Cloud and also Talks about Art by Tracy Campbell

02/05/2014

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Hi everyone! I am feeling excited and I am feeling sad today. I am feeling excited, because I get to talk with a dog about a cool artist. How neat is that? Have you ever talked with a dog about a cool artist?

The artist's name is Tracy Campbell. Oh, look at her smile. It almost looks like mine. I wonder if she is feeling happy or excited.

Jodi and Clarinda Cloud, thank you for inviting me to your blog.

Actually, my Chinese Crested Powder Puff will do all the talking. He wants to tell children about how poorly he treated his brother, and how children should react if they come across a bully.

This is Tracy's dog, Indy. Indy is going to tell us a story. This is the part that makes me feel kind of sad. The story is about bullying. I think bullying is a sad thing. It hurts people.

Hi! My name is Indygo. My mum calls me Indy. So you can too!

Before I tell you what happened, here’s one of my mum’s whimsical works of art of a poor bullied bunny.

Didn't I tell you that it is cool art? Tracy draws so nicely. Okay, Indy, please tell us your story. I hope it has a happy ending. I like happy endings.

Here’s what went down.

“Indy!” Mum said. “Stop chewing your brother’s ear.” She wagged her finger. “You’re acting like a bully.”

I let go of his soggy ear. “I am not a bully.”

“Yes, Indy,” Patches said. “You are. All you ever do is jump on my back, and then chew my ears.”

I barred my teeth. “Poor widdle baby.”

“Why are you being so mean to me?”

I gulped. Maybe Mum’s right. “P-Patches.” I tucked my tail between my legs. “I’m sorry I called you a poor widdle baby.”

Patches stretched out his front paws. “I forgive you.”

I licked his wet, black nose.

“Okay, okay. That’s enough. Now hop in my basket. It’s time for a nap.”

I didn’t need a second invite to jump in his comfy bed.

“Indy, stop circling.” Patches yawned. “Now go to sleep.”

I snuggled beside him. I have a lot to learn about treating my big brother better. I laid my head on his furry back and sighed.

***

I learned an important lesson that day. Even though Patches forgave me, I know I hurt his feelings which made him feel very sad.

So kiddies, if you run into a bully like me, here are five steps you can follow:

Don’t take it personally: Yup, I know that’s hard to do. But a bully is looking for the wrong kind of attention.

Smile: This will throw a bully off guard because he or she is waiting for you to burst into tears.

Keep a cool head: Ask them, “Why are you being so mean?” That will make a bully stop and think about his or her actions.

Hold your head high: Then walk away.

Tell a parent: If the bully doesn’t back off, run and tell your mum or pops. If you’re at school, tell your teacher.

So the next time someone bullies you, perhaps you can forgive them too! Just like my big brother did. He’s the best.

Has a bully been mean to you? How did you react?

You can read all about me and my mum over at www.tracycampbell.net. She has other cool artwork you can look at too. It’s over at www.tracy-campbell.artistwebsites.com.

Thanks Miss Jodi and Clarinda Cloud.

Hugs,

Indy J

Well, I am glad that story had a happy ending. I feel happy now. My author, Jodi Desautels, said that she won some art from Tracy once. It is pretty! Thank you, Tracy and Indy, for coming to my blog. I had a fun time! I hope you will check out Tracy's site and all her work!
Oh, and just to let you know, I am a spokescloud for anti-bullying, bullying awareness, and bullying prevention. I am glad that Indy learned, not to be a bully and that he told people some things they can do if they are being bullied. That is important. It is important to always share your feelings…just like me!

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Clarinda Cloud Shares a Video on Drawing Emotions by Will Terry

Clarinda Cloud Shares a Video Promoting Art Therapy

Indy Shares a Story About Bullying with Clarinda Cloud and also Talks about Art by Tracy Campbell

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