Give Kids a Superpower
Learning to draw and developing “visual literacy” has broader benefits that help kids succeed academically. Parents know this and demand for Young Rembrandts classes has skyrocketed with waiting lists in some areas.
Learning to draw and developing “visual literacy” has broader benefits that help kids succeed academically. Parents know this and demand for Young Rembrandts classes has skyrocketed with waiting lists in some areas.
Not all children learn the same way. Our left-brain dominant kids are comfortable in the world of language. Our right-brain dominant kids thrive in the world of images. For these students, no seeing means no thinking. No thinking means no learning. Visual art training helps them develop the visual skills that are essential to their learning.
Now more than ever people are questioning their life choices. Is it time to reinvent yourself? Is working from home and wanting more flexibility on your mind? Do you think you want to be your own boss? Young Rembrandts has been offering a solution for over 30 years!
Most of the kids are back to school by now and you may have noticed a bit of chaos has ensued. Have no fear, I have some simple hacks to get things running more smoothly and save your sanity this school year.
School has been in session for a bit now which means it is time for parent teacher conferences. If you’re new to this school thing or maybe you just have a new dedication to school – here are a few things I’ve learned from my many years as a mom and partnering with teachers about what they really need from you.
At Young Rembrandts we’ve been interviewing kids that have been drawing with us this past year. For some kids, drawing was a way to continue the classes they were used to at school. For others, it was a way to keep their minds off the stress they were feeling around them.
Let’s face it, we all could use a summer break from the past year or so. (It’s been challenging, to say the least!) Don’t worry! We’ve got five tips to help parents find the right activities for their children based on their unique interests, abilities and needs.
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!
April is Autism Awareness month – so it seems like a good time to talk about the connection between autism and visual learners- especially because the link is really significant and profoundly affects the effectiveness of their communication and learning.
I just read that 4 in 10 adults reported increased symptoms of anxiety and depression during the pandemic. That’s a lot of stress to handle while parenting, but it’s also wearing us down mentally and physically. I want to share some ideas for a mental health refresh for us and our kids. Us first.