9 DIY Artist-Inspired Costumes
Halloween just got easier with these 9 simple costumes inspired by famous artists. With just a few items from around the house and a couple more from the store, your kid will stand out from the masses this Halloween.
Creativity
Extracurriculars for the Win!
Many families turn to extra curricular activities to provide what their kids need more of. After school enrichment programs can give these learners the things they’re missing out on during regular school hours. But how do you choose the right one for your child?
Understanding Your Right Brain
In a test heavy education system, more and more children are underachieving, feeling lost and misunderstood. Schools are focused on teaching left-brain auditory learners and our right-brain visual kids are not getting what they need to succeed. My book, Being Visual, helps parents better understand their visual tactile child and shares specifics strategies to increase their success in school.
Keep Those Brains Busy This Summer
How do we make the most of summer? How do we plug the drain and make gains, especially for our right brain visual kids? The key is to make learning hands on, make it visual, add lots of art and time to create and above all – make it FUN.
Counting Down to Summer
This last month of school can be challenging for everyone. Kids are squirrely. Parents are feeling burned out from all the end of year activities and a full year of homework battles. And, teachers are at their wits end trying to keep everyone engaged just a little bit longer. Not to worry, we have some great ideas for brain breaks and alternative learning activities to keep the kids interested.
Young Rembrandts’ Students…
Art has an impact on every aspect of our children’s lives. When children are confident in their creativity they can then feel confident to share ideas and try new things. Look at the positive impact Young Rembrandts classes have had on this former student as he has grown in the arts.
Young Rembrandts Students…
We are constantly talking about what a huge impact the arts have on our children’s development and self esteem. Look at how Young Rembrandts classes have helped this student in all areas of her life, written in her own words.
Everybody Needs to Know They’re Special
Who doesn’t want to hear they’re awesome?! For the most part, awesome is in the eyes of the beholder and as parents of visual kids we can see the awesome and appreciate all the special quirks and talents that come with being a visual learner. A creative type, whose room is pile after pile of experiments or projects, who drives us absolutely crazy trying to get out the door on time and who can make a 10 minute homework assignment last all afternoon.
17 Sweet Family Activities for February
For such a short month February sure packs in a lot of fun holidays. Gather the family together to ring in the lunar new year or create your own Mardi Gras celebration. There are so many options!
Be Still My Heart Coloring Pages
Valentine’s day is right around the corner and Young Rembrandts has just released a new set of coloring pages designed to fill your heart with creativity.
