ISSUE NO. 5 | APRIL 24, 2020
creativity connected is a weekly interactive publication from the Periwinkle Arts In Medicine Program at Texas Children’s Cancer and Hematology Centers. We believe access to the arts is essential to our everyday well-being, especially in the most challenging of times. creativity connected is designed to provide digital access to enjoyable and educational art activities that give children affected by cancer and blood disorders the opportunity for self-expression, empowerment and healing through the arts. 
 
We send thanks to our Art Partners for joining us in this endeavor!

Click around to explore your creativity through music, theater, storytelling,
arts & crafts and more!
Check out the latest edition of The Splendid Review , an anthology of poems, short stories and autobiographies
written by the talented young writers at Texas Children's Cancer and Hematology Centers in collaboration with
Writers in the Schools!
Origami Samurai Helmet
Join Diana from Young Audiences of Houston in creating an origami Samurai helmet!
*En español*
Casco Origami Samurai
¡Únete a Diana de Young Audiences of Houston en la creación de un casco Samurai de origami!
"Uh Oh!"
A song about learning from your mistakes by Jawad Abdul Jabar from Young Audiences of Houston.
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Houston Symphony Community-Embedded Musician, Rainel Joubert performs a fan favorite, "Let it Go" from Disney's Frozen!
Each week, we will post a selection of artwork from Making A Mark ® ,
an exhibition of art and creative writing by children touched by
cancer and blood disorders at Texas Children's Cancer and Hematology Centers.
Use this number to write your Postcard below! → Artwork No. 196
ABWXYZ
Melanie, Age 4

I like to paint and draw. It makes me feel good.
Now mobile friendly!





Click the postcard to write a Virtual Postcard from the Road to Melanie!
Create your own piece of art and submit it to Making A Mark!

Follow the link below and have a grown up complete the Call For Art form. Once you have completed the form and your artwork, mail it to The Periwinkle Foundation!
Spaghetti Hedgehog

Supplies:
  • Ball of play dough or model magic 

  • Dried spaghetti noodles 

  • 2 black whole peppercorns 

  • Pom pom nose or black marker 

  • Glue
Instructions:

  1. Form play dough into a smooth round ball. Form a nose from one side of the ball.  
  2. Break the spaghetti noodles into 1-inch pieces and press them into rows in the hedgehog back to form quills.  
  3. Push the black peppercorns into the play dough above the nose to create his eyes.  
  4. Glue pom pom onto the tip of the nose or color in a circle with the marker.  
  5. Enjoy your cute little critter!  
The mission of Periwinkle Arts In Medicine Program at Texas Children's Cancer and Hematology Centers is to provide enjoyable and educational art activities that give children, young adults, families and caregivers affected by pediatric cancer and blood disorders the opportunity for self-expression, empowerment and healing through the arts.