Empowering Kids’ Natural Curiosity

By Rosemarie Hartnett, CFE, Co-Founder & President, Abrakadoodle, Inc. You may have heard this before: “I’m bored!” Not exactly music to a parent’s ears. It can be frustrating to know how to respond when a child simply does not feel engaged. As kids proceed through primary school, homework tends to increase, coursework often requires more…

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Abrakadoodle Remarkable Art Welcomes Newest Location: Savannah, Georgia

Abrakadoodle Remarkable Art Welcomes Newest Location: Savannah, Georgia

Sterling, VA, May 9, 2017 – Abrakadoodle is pleased to welcome Carrie Turner, who is launching her new art education business in Savannah. She is bringing award-winning creative, mobile art programs to benefit children and adults. The entrepreneurial artist moved to Savannah with her husband Taylor, having fallen in love with the city’s historic charm….

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NEWS: Abrakadoodle Welcomes New Owners to Katy and West Houston Franchise Location

NEWS: Abrakadoodle Welcomes New Owners to Katy and West Houston Franchise Location

Sterling, VA, April 18, 2017 – Abrakadoodle is pleased to welcome Juliana Kenj and Maria Buiatti (photo left), who purchased the Katy and West Houston franchise. They are bringing award-winning creative, mobile art programs to benefit children and adults in their community. The entrepreneurial working moms share a passion for art, children and education, as…

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It’s Franchise Friday!

It’s Franchise Friday!

This Franchise Friday is dedicated to Rockville MD resident, Nancy Delasos, who has owned and operated Abrakadoodle of Montgomery County since August 2012. Nancy and her team of talented teachers partner with local schools, rec centers and other community sites to offer a variety of high quality art programming, including after-school classes, workshops, summer camps,…

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Will the Arts Help Children to STEAM Ahead with Their Education?

Will the Arts Help Children to STEAM Ahead with Their Education?

Abrakadoodle most certainly believes in the importance of art as part of a student’s balanced education. Americans love buzzwords and what’s trending, which in the case of education is a current focus on STEM programs (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math). A STEM program is one branch (pardon the pun) of a child’s total education. Many key…

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Artful Balance: Single Working Mother of Three Combines Love of Art with Business

Artful Balance: Single Working Mother of Three Combines Love of Art with Business

A purple thumb print sealed the deal, as Sue Walia celebrated 10 years at the helm of Abrakadoodle-Northern Virginia by signing up for another decade of franchise ownership. It’s not surprise that the contract signing was as unique, colorful and creative as the franchise company and its owner/partners whom proudly represent the brand. “This is…

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K-Cup Inspired Art by Abrakadoodle Art Teachers

K-Cup Inspired Art by Abrakadoodle Art Teachers

Abrakadoodle’s 10th anniversary conference celebrated creativity, including special activities for attending teachers. Equipped with art and construction paper, paint, glue, scissors, crayons and lots of arty embellishments like pom-pom’s, foil, pipe cleaners, shredded colored paper, glitter, fabric, wiggle eyes and more, our creative Abrakadoodle art instructors set forth to create their own original art using…

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