By Daily Press staff
Any parent can attest to the challenges of preparing children for a new academic year after the “brain drain” of summer vacation. Many children forget weeks of school instruction over their summer break and have difficulty transitioning back into a learning mode.
“By exercising kids‚ imaginations and creativity, it prepares them for the school session to come,” said Shell Herman, CEO and co-founder of KidzArt. “Programs like KidzArt make it fun for kids but that’s not all. KidzArt also creates opportunities for kids to communicate, brainstorm and express themselves, which can be a great way to get the school year started.”
Studies show that there is a critical link to reading, writing and math excellence in children who are exposed to art, drama and music.
KidzArt teaches kids, preschoolers to teens, easy-to-learn drawing techniques in a nurturing, non-competitive environment. The use of age-appropriate, safe, professional-level art supplies, creative activities and focusing exercises can enhance learning and build skills needed to succeed in the classroom.
After-school programs, libraries, daycare centers, as well as many school districts use KidzArt to enhance their art curriculums. The classes, which include soft music to promote a relaxing atmosphere, are also used as a calming technique to prepare students for standardized tests.
For more information, call (323) 852-0032.
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on August 29, 2006. Read the original PDF.