This past month we covered some very important back to school topics including Back to School Rituals, Parents as Advocates, Back to School Brains. We also share how Visual Learners Can Rule the World, 5 Ways Kids are Winning With Art Class and August Activities! If you missed any, find them here…
Fall ushers in the excitement of a new school year, full of possibility. What are you doing to prepare your child for this new year and the new challenges that come with it? You’re helping your child get ready for a new classroom and a new teacher, you may be wondering…
As parents, we want the best for our children at home and at school. Their success in the classroom is directly affected by the way their brain processes information. However some students are not finding the success they deserve because they’re right brain, visual thinkers…
Art, often seen as a fun activity, a reward and an end of week treat, is in fact essential to many of our children. Participation in art and music actually helps kids learn better. It is what helps develop literacy, math and science skills. Along with increased academic abilities…
Improved grades, fewer classroom struggles and a happier kid is what every parent can hope for at the start of a new school year. There are 5 secrets to a successful school year and you can master them all.
I started Young Rembrandts in 1988, it has now become a recognized leader in art education. Drawing with Young Rembrandts develops the whole brain and the whole child. Children are visual, physical and auditory beings.
This week I found an absolute treasure I didn’t know existed. It is so revolutionary – so remarkable – has such profound possibilities – I can hardly stand it. It is so perfect for visual learners and open up whole new realms of possibility for them. 
I was at the library cruising the shelves for new books to keep our grandson reading this summer and grew overwhelmed by the volume of titles. So I found the librarian and asked for help finding the right “early readers”. Along with early readers I found a few books my daughter wanted to read with him and I really wanted to find a few audio books so he could do his own reading – by listening. Listening to books can make reading fun, especially for kids that may struggle with language or have trouble sitting still. They allow kids to ‘read’ books beyond their current level, which helps them want to keep reading. Audio books also let kids kick back, enjoy the story and let their imaginations run free.
Family Book Contest- summer reading lists can often feel impossible to get through, but organize a family book contest to encourage participation and excitement! 
A visual star chart, tracking each members progress is a great reminder for everyone involved, and don’t forget a prize for the winner(s)!!
Redecorate the Yard- redecorating the house can be an expensive undertaking with a lot of planning involved, but redecorating the yard can be done in a few short hours. Dig up holiday lights to string across the patio, plant flowers or vegetables in small pots or “paint” the sidewalk with washable chalk. Celebrate the hard work with a special outdoor dinner or picnic and bask in the mental (and physical) exercise done by all.
The spring collection is here! “How to Draw Princesses & Enchanted Treasures” is a set of 7 different drawing activities for kids to do right at home. The great thing about my eBook is your kids can do these on their own or as a group!
You’re just 3 steps to a playful afternoon of princess playtime and drawing: Simply Click. Download. And Draw!
May is a great month to enjoy the spring weather! Get outdoors and enjoy the month of May with these 10 Family Fun Activities!
1. Go Explore! Spring usually creates the best weather for being outdoors! Put on your favorite walking shoes and check out the world around you. You never know what trails you’ll find and what exciting things you’ll see on your Spring time adventures.
2. Enjoy a Spring Time Scavenger Hunt! Go to the nearest park or even your backyard! 
3. Get crafty and Make a Kite.
4. Plant seeds and start a garden full of beautiful flowers or your favorite vegetables!
