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…
multi-sensory learning
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?
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.
Kids Need Art!
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.
Charlotte’s Web – Audiobooks for Summer
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.
Summer Fun: How To Draw an Owl
Bring art into your child’s summer this weekend with this fun, simple How to Draw video of an Owl! Share their finished products with me on my Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/BetteFetterAuthor !
Summer is Here! Now what…?
Summer Vacation has finally arrived and while we all deserve a break from hectic schedules and homework, we need to keep our kids active. A lot can happen over summer to help build a child’s mind – but left unattended, a great deal of what’s been learned last year can be lost. 
Summer is the perfect time to experiment with different kinds of learning for different learning styles; all while keeping it light and having fun.
