Children spend most of their days following different sets of rules designed to tell them how to think, how to act, what to do in any given situation. But they need time to explore things outside of those rules if they are to be successful in the future. They need to be able to think creatively. I have compiled a list of ideas for you to get them started in their creative adventures where the limits are boundless.
When our children start school we begin to hear education jargon that can sometimes be confusing. One of the most common of these is sight words. What are they and why are they so important?
Looking for something a little bit scary and a little bit cute to draw this weekend? Sit down with the kids and learn to draw together.
The colors and dropping temperatures of fall make it a wonderful time to explore creative activities as a family. These 14 activities are sure to have your child feeling excited about the season.
Bring the sights of fall into your house this weekend with this How to Draw an Owl video. Your children will enjoy learning but even more importantly, they’ll gain confidence that leaves them wanting to do more art.
This month we shared some Fun and Easy Fall Activities, exciting news about my new Podcasts as well as many tips and tools for a visual kids to succeed in school. In case you missed it they are all here…
May is almost here! Check out the top blog posts of April from Bette, including the release of an all NEW collection of drawing videos! 
The many months of below freezing cold and piles of snow here in Chicago have got me hankering for some warmer weather or at least a break from the usual winter routine. 
I am not going on a Spring Vacation this year with my family… this year we are all working and planning a few Staycation ideas to shake those winter blues and get ready for spring. Coming up this week I will be sharing some of the BEST Staycation ideas for families that are taking the week off to spend together and Staycation ideas for kids, maybe you can’t get the week off and your kids are on their own. YIKES! I will be sharing posts that will satisfy all.
Here’s just a few ideas to get you started…
“No matter how long the winter, spring is sure to follow”
This is one of my all time favorite drawings. My son did it when he was in first grade and attended weekly Young Rembrandts classes. Like all parents, I am especially fond of anything and everything my own kids do, but this drawing represents so much more. 
First – he drew a collection of cacti! Not sure that would ever have happened without being in a drawing class.
Then – look at all those details! Check out that line work, the colors, and the multitude of careful little lines for the ‘pokey things’ on the cactus. You can tell by looking at it, he really enjoyed the line work and all the careful coloring.
