Temple Grandin’s newest book, Visual Thinking, is a must read for anyone raising or educating children in the 21st century as we begin to see the need for every type of mind to be on board for our ride into the future.
Today is National Inspire Your Heart with Art day! A day to experience and appreciate art in your life. Here are 11 great ways to fit art into your life today and everyday!
Craft kits are perfect for keeping hands busy, especially ones that include some science, technology, engineering, ART and math, STEAM! This list is full of STEAM ideas for kids of all ages.
Arts and craft kits make great gifts. They’re colorful, engaging, multisensory and come with directions! To help with your shopping I’ve curated a few shopping lists, based by age. This list is for your older elementary and middle school aged kids.
When I shop for kids’ gifts, I look for things that will keep their hands busy. To help with your shopping I’ve curated a few shopping lists, based by age. This list is for your preschool and early elementary aged kids.
In Honor of Earth Day, observed on April 22 each year, I have found you 22 ways to celebrate and protect our natural environment by taking part in Earth Day.
April is a month full of opportunities to explore the outdoors and new life all around us. There are so many opportunities to explore the science of nature in the spring. The whole world is coming back to life.
There’s a lot of talent at Young Rembrandts and it’s flowing into the streets! Recently the Elgin Cultural Arts Commission sponsored a public art project inviting local artists to submit designs featuring images to raise awareness about storm water and the importance of storm drains. Bill Duca’s design was one of the designs selected, out of hundreds of submissions!
I just heard the best story about an 11-year-old boy who has been drawing through this pandemic to help him manage his anxiety. And now that he has started drawing, he doesn’t want to stop!
Spring break is upon us and, it’s exciting to be free from schedules and homework. However, fear strikes when you realize no school means no routines and nothing for the kids to do all day. But have no fear! There are ways to make your time off fun, maybe even fruitful.
