Video: Art Needs to Be Taught
Children are looking for instruction in the arts. Like every other subject, it can be taught and everyone can be successful with a little direction.
Art for Kids
10 Memorial Day Activities for Kids
Teaching our children that their freedom came at an extremely high price is essential. I have gathered a few child-friendly activities to do as a family to help get this important message across.
The Best Brain Workout!
Art matters, being creative matters. The right side of our brains are there for a reason – and it’s up to us to develop and use all the gifts we have been given. So have some fun finding ways for your kids to explore and enjoy doing art. And invite your self to the party.
My Favorite Art Education Site
Art teachers are a special breed, a special breed that doesn’t always get the attention and accolades they deserve. You might even say they’re an endangered species.
Young Rembrandts Spring Sessions
We have some adorable new lessons this Spring and new sessions are starting each week.
Podcast: 5 Ways Your Child Wins with Art
Many of us know that art is important in education but unfortunately art class is one of the first things to get cut when budgets are dwindling.
Quick and Easy Easter Drawing Downloads
Young Rembrandts has created some adorable Easter drawing worksheets for you to try with the kids. The step-by-step method really emphasizes the process and is great for their confidence.
Your Child Can Be Picasso Too.
All kids have a desire to express themselves and are drawn to make, see and do. But they need information, training and systematic skill development to gain competency. They need art class. In every other kind of art, such as music, dance and theater, there is a predetermined, systematic method of training. It is expected that with practice and repetition students will gain a level of mastery that leads to freedom of expression and creativity.
Podcast: Drawing is More Than Art
In episode 16 of Living Life as a Visual Thinker, I discuss why visual learners need to be allowed to draw and doodle. For visual thinkers, drawing is like handwriting is for auditory learners. It is extremely important for them to feel comfortable with a way to express themselves.
