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Can you believe it’s almost time to go Back to School?
Make sure you are getting all the important news on how to make the most out of this school year by connecting with me online through social media.
Young Rembrandts
Insights From Children’s Art Expert Bette Fetter: Top Blog Posts for July 2013
- We began July with Young Rembrandts artwork celebrating the 4th of July.
- A Favorite Quote: “I’m an art nerd, genius, lover, pro advocate…” – Bette Fetter
- Keeping our kids engaged is important during summer break. In the article, Is your child at risk for summer slide? we discuss ideas to help your kids feel like school never ended.
Teaching Kids to Draw Video: How to Draw a Scared Monster
This how to draw video series is the result of teaching children how to draw in Young Rembrandts for over twenty years! 
Although this drawing lesson was written with kids in mind, it’s fun for adults, too.
Creativity Requires Quiet
Do you want to be more creative? Have the next million-dollar idea?
Do you want to be in the ranks of Einstein, Picasso or Steve Jobs? Then it’s time to get creative… and quiet!!
Creativity is an internal process that requires time spent in imagination. But today’s world is busy; so many things demand our time, attention and energy. That generating original ideas can sometimes feel more like work than play.
Thinking creatively is an internal process. It’s about finding and connecting thoughts to arrive at new conclusions and new ideas. This kind of thinking comes naturally to the right side of our mind, but we need to slow down and “tune in” to hear it. We can all be creative, but we have to get quiet enough to hear ourselves think.
Teaching Kids to Draw Video: How to Draw an Alien
Learning to draw has never been so fun, enjoyable and easy for your children! Improve your kid’s drawing technique and art skills with easy to follow video drawing tutorials.
My how to draw videos are the perfect tool for kids and adults who want to learn how to draw.
Enjoy learning how to draw an alien!
Want more videos? Click here for full playlist!
Kids and Creativity: Klutz Books
Klutz books are an easy way for kids to be creative. But what makes these books so special? 
Kids learn best when they can see, touch and do it. This hands-on approach is what keeps kids engaged and having fun! Klutz books are the standard in experiential hands-on kid’s crafts and science topics. Originally developed by three Stanford graduates, the company has since been acquired by Scholastic and gone on to develop an impressive line of activity driven books for kids that include all the materials and easy to follow directions.
Here a few of my personal favorites:
Teaching Kids to Draw Video: How to Draw a Mouse
These how to draw videos are a perfect tool for keeping kids engaged in the arts during summer.
We now have a variety of videos to tryout. Click here for full playlist.
Grab your pencil and paper and enjoy learning how to draw a mouse!
Keeping Kids Engaged: Is your child at risk for Summer Slide?
Is your child at risk for the dreaded Summer Slide?
Here are some great ways you can help your kid avoid the summer slide without feeling like school never ended.
Previous Summer Posts:
- Kids’ Summer Activities: Engaging Outdoor Play for Children
- Keeping Children Engaged: Fun Summer Activities for Kids and Families
- How to Keep Your Child’s Brain Active this Summer
- Inspire Your Child: 10 Summer Activities for Kids
