Universal Children’s Day
I noticed yesterday that November 20th is Universal Children’s Day! 
While not an official holiday, I am always excited when we put attention on the needs of children, locally and globally.
Creative Activities for Kids at Home
Insights from Children’s Art Expert Bette Fetter: Top Blog Posts for October 2013
Bette Fetter: Visual Charts and Lists
Using lists and charts empowers children to act independently. It also lessens power struggles and discipline issues, while building a child’s confidence and sense of self.
Bette Fetter: Teaching Kids How to Put Shoes on the Right Feet
You know the challenge of teaching your kids how to put their shoes on the right feet. I have used a method with my own children and now my grandson.
Bette Fetter: Sight Words
I was working at home the other day. As I was cleaning up from helping my grandson Brayden review his sight words the evening before, I decided to share a few of the visual ways we are practicing sight words at our house.
Insights from Children’s Art Expert Bette Fetter: Top Blog Posts for September 2013
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- Ten Tips To A Successful School Year gives you the best tips to make homework and learning easier for everyone especially the visual learner.
- Like so many families this time of year, we sent a little one to his first day of kindergarten…First Day of Kindergarten.
- September brings a lot of new excitement; the start of school, the beginning of fall and now, Arts in Education Week.
Kids and Creativity: Did you know it’s – Keep Kids Creative Week?
Most people think being creative is about doing art, and while it is very much about art, creativity has applications far beyond the art classroom.
Creativity is a life skill.
Featured Author on the Fox: Bette Fetter
Do you live in the Elgin area? You don’t want to miss this interactive discussion with Bette as the featured Author on the Fox at the Gail Borden Library.
Insights From Children’s Art Expert Bette Fetter: Top Blog Posts for July 2013
- We began July with Young Rembrandts artwork celebrating the 4th of July.
- A Favorite Quote: “I’m an art nerd, genius, lover, pro advocate…” – Bette Fetter
- Keeping our kids engaged is important during summer break. In the article, Is your child at risk for summer slide? we discuss ideas to help your kids feel like school never ended.
