Deep learning is behind machine learning’s most high-profile successes, such as advanced image recognition, the board game champion AlphaGo, and language models like GPT-3. But this incredible performance comes at a cost: training deep-learning models requires huge amounts of energy. Now, new research shows how scientists who use cloud platforms to train deep-learning algorithms can…
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April 22 is Earth Day, a mindful pause to acknowledge the splendor, importance, and delight of our gorgeous life-giving home. As I write you, I’m in the misty rain of Yosemite, with Yosemite Falls, soaring granite mountains, and tall pines in my vision. It’s a site to behold and one I wish I could absorb…
Art classes for preschoolers often focus on coloring inside the lines, but open-ended art activities for preschoolers can help them learn about problem solving, experimentation, exploration, self-motivation and so much more. Imagine this: You just spent your morning finding a great project, scouring the cupboards for supplies, getting everything set up, and putting together an…
Do you ever find yourself saying any of these on repeat while your kid is creating: ⭕️ Oh Wow! So cool! ⭕️ Nice job! ⭕️ That’s creative. If so, you’re not alone! While you’re absolutely cheering them on with these confidence-boosting phrases, you might be missing an opportunity to encourage creative thinking, wondering, envelope-pushing, and…
There’s a new open-ended art series on our Instagram page called Wonder Wednesday that and I’d like to bring it your attention if you’d like to play along. In this series, each Wednesday you’ll find a simple maker prompt that starts with a few basic materials and the phrase, “I wonder what you can create…
Anybody else struggling with what to do with all of their kids’ art?! 🙈 It seems like no matter how many walls a house has, there will always be more art than there are places to display it, especially when your kid is churning out page after page of creative experiments and explorations. Here are…
😫Are you struggling to keep your toddler’s interest at the art table for longer than it takes to set up the materials? I’ve definitely been there, and can honestly say there are some simple ways to shift this story towards more focus, enthusiasm, and engagement. TLDR >> Download the Free Checklist here. Creativity can look…
What I’m reading: Kids Art, Design, Philosophy, and Poetry Note: this post contains affiliate links. The Artful Parent, Jean Van’t Hul I’ve had Jean’s book for ages and it’s a well-loved staple in my kids creativity book diet. This book is the revised edition. I’m revisiting it these days to find new projects and ideas…
“Organizing is what you do before you do something so that when you do it, it is not all mixed up.” — A. A. Milne It’s been a busy time with end of the year school events, social events, and general work things and I’ve felt just slightly overwhelmed by my overpacked schedule. In moments…
Your home has gone quiet, almost suspiciously so. You turn around to see your child immersed in creation. Maybe they’re: ⭐ Building a gravity-defying tower. ⭐ Painting an abstract picture of a flower. ⭐ Meticulously layering beads onto a piece of yarn.The look on their face is one of concentration: 🤨 Their brow is furrowed.…