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Desirée Hugo

Desirée Hugo, Academic Head of ADvTECH Schools, outlines how parents can transform simple art activities into powerful educational tools. She explains practical methods for art appreciation that move beyond the "fridge door" mentality to develop a child’s critical thinking, observation, and analytical capabilities.

Child using critical thinking skills to draw a leaf from observation
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Beyond the Fridge Door: How Art Builds Critical Thinking Skills

by Desirée Hugo 28 November 202528 November 2025

Art is more than a break from academics. Learn how to use art education to build critical thinking skills, observation, and problem-solving in your child.

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