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Archive for February, 2010

KidzArt in Kuwait Recommended for an Embassy Honor

Author: Sue Bartman CEO
02 16th, 2010

A Note from the U.S. Embassy in Kuwait

I attended a ribbon cutting ceremony event for KIDZART in Kuwait. The event included 6 educational groups for kids at the Avenues premier mall for the weekend. About 300 were in attendance. The KidzArt owner, Mrs. Somaya Al Walayti, told me she and her two friends were not content to let their offspring sit in front of computers or TV. They searched for a franchise that offered “edutainment ” for Kuwait children. They found that Franchise in Texas and have brought KidzArt, a fun approach to art, to Kuwait.

I was fascinated by the concept and charmed by the local Franchisee Somaya. She and her two college classmates promote an educational diversion for Kuwait’s growing under 20 population. I visited a “edutainment” event on Feb 6 and noted that there were lines of parents eager to enroll their children in KidzArt classes.

I have recommended Somaya and her partners for an Embassy honor.

Warm regards from the Arabian Gulf,

Nancy Charles-Parker
Commercial Counselor, U.S. Embassy Kuwait



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Creativity and Imagination Can Help Kids Succeed in School

Author: Sue Bartman CEO
02 10th, 2010

The pressures for children to succeed academically are greater today than ever so parents are tuning in to unique ways to help their kids have an enjoyable yet productive school year.  There are many simple, effective things parents can do to enhance their child’s confidence level, attitude and academic performance.

Fun, interactive, artistic exercises that promote creativity and involve brain storming can help children succeed in the classroom. Here are some artistic activities can help children succeed in the school:

1. Reduce the stress factor in your kids’ lives.  Provide a quiet area where your child can go to decompress from the school day.  Have art materials and simple household items available in a workspace area away from the TV or noisy siblings so your child can relax by doing an easy art activity.

2. Balance academics by introducing a “right brain” extracurricular activity.  Allow children to exercise their right brain after a day of left-brain school academics.  Right brain activity is stimulated by new events or activities, working with different colors, shapes and sizes as well as listening to music. 

3.  Develop and nurture creativity.  Art is just one of the many creative activities that can help children improve cognitive development, strengthen communication, expressive skills and boost reasoning and organization skills.  By being able to explore their creativity, children can exercise skills which can strengthen their academic abilities and success in school.

4.  Allow children to make mistakes.  Children often fear ridicule from their peers if they make a mistake.  Unfortunately this same fear inhibits creativity and creative problem solving.  Allowing your child to experiment with art also allows them to take a risk and experience the creative process.  This skill will serve them well in their academic pursuits. 



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Valentine’s Day Art Project

Author: Sue Bartman CEO
02 2nd, 2010

Valentine’s Day Sculpey™ Pen  

This is an inexpensive and fun project for any age. You can make hearts for Valentine’s day or any other shapes!

What you will need:§  Sculpey oven bake clay about 1 oz—Various colors (One “square” per child is plenty)§  White round stick pen (try Walmart’s brand, it won’t melt)§  Needle nose pliers  What to do: 1.    Remove the ink cartridge from the pen with pliers and set it aside. 2.    Take a “ball” (about1”) of Sculpey clay and work it until it’s soft.  Pat or roll it into a thin layer the length of the pen and about 2” wide.3.    Cover the pen with the Sculpey. 4.    Gently roll the pen back and forth on your work surface. Don’t roll too much, just until the clay is flat. Over-rolling may cause the clay to pull away from the pen. 5.    Add small bits of color to the surface.  Add a shape at the top of the pen6.    Bake at 225 degrees for about 15 minutes. 7.    Replace the ink cartridge when cool. To push it in completely, press the ink tip into a layer of something soft and stand the pen up. Press the clay cover pen case down onto the ink cartridge.  



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