14 Creative Activities for October
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.
art skills for kids
How to Draw… an Owl
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.
Five Ways Your Kids Can Win With Art Class!
Art is a universal language. It’s joyful. It’s inclusive. It knows no boundaries. When children make art, they experience the unique satisfaction and joy that making art offers, along with…
Back to School Rituals
We had several Back to School rituals that we did religiously, everyone (parents included) was involved and we really cherished this time of year…
11 August Activities to do as a Family
August is here the new school year is about to begin, if it hasn’t already. Take some time as a family to try some new activities!
- Gather Flowers: The August flower is the Gladiolus. The meaning of the August Birth Flower is…
Education Checklist
Art, often seen as a fun activity, a reward, and an end of week treat, is in fact essential to many of our learners. Participation in art and music actually helps these kids learn better. It is what helps them develop literacy, math and science skills. Along with increased academic abilities, the arts help…
Back to School Brains
It’s time to buy school supplies, backpacks and plan what to pack for lunch. But what are you doing to get your child’s brain ready to be back in the classroom? I recently interviewed three moms to find out what they’ve been doing to warm up for school.
Albert Einstein – Visual Thinker
Albert Einstein was a genius. Did you know he was also a right brain and VISUAL thinker?
Mental Fitness for Kids: Young Rembrandts Drawing Class
Local Kids ActivitiesYoung Rembrandts drawing classes and summer workshops allow kids to be creative and explore specific subject matter in a safe, playful environment. Our students make huge advances in their drawing skills…
Happy Birthday Rembrandt van Rijn!
In 1988 I started a business with a very clever name – Bette’s Art Classes.
A couple of years and a few hundred classes later, it was time to get a real name for my business.
