4 Tools to Jump Start Drawing this Summer
Drawing is a great way to get creative juices flowing for your kiddos this summer. Not only is it good for boosting creativity, but it is a great way for them to document what happens throughout the summer.
Activities
Spark Interest in Writing this Summer
This summer, there should be plenty of time to play and explore creativity. But don’t forget to keep writing all summer long so the kids can continue developing their writing abilities.
Reading is Gigantic
To get kids to read and keep reading throughout the summer – your library probably has a Summer Reading program. They know how to make reading fun for your child, so it’s easy on you.
Read, Draw and Write This Summer
Visual learners typically have a hard time formulating their thoughts into words when it comes time to write about something they have just read. We have created this simple activity to help them figure out what they want to say by drawing a picture first and then writing.
Podcast: How to Prevent Summer Learning Loss
How do we make the most of summer? How do we plug the drain and make gains, especially for our right brain visual kids?
It’s Gonna Be a Read, Write, Draw Summer!
This summer we’re going to keep it simple. While you’re busy enjoying summer, we’re going to share fun, easy to do activities for your kids to keep them at the top of their brain game. They did so much at school this year, we want to keep them in tip top shape and ready to school in the fall. To make it easy for you – we’re going to focus on three areas; reading, writing and drawing.
How to Draw… a Soldier
Memorial Day is a day to be thankful for our freedom and those who have given their lives to preserve it. Help your kids honor our fallen heroes with this simple 2 minute How to draw a soldier video.
Getting Smart with Summer Fun
The school year is coming to an end and what a crazy ride it has been. Go ahead, take a little time to relax and rejuvenate. You’ve earned it.
But don’t take too long of a break. If summer days are consistently lazy – a significant amount of what went into building your child’s brain during the school year will start to leak out. I have just the thing to prevent this loss.
The Best Thing for Your Artist This Summer
Get ready for summer fun as your budding artist explores the great outdoors, explores the rich culture and tradition of beautiful New England and celebrates the diversity of our planet’s animal life with Young Rembrandts.
Top Facebook Posts for April
In case you missed them on our Facebook page, here are our top posts for April. We shared information about what causes Autism to what to say when the kid say they’re “bored.” Be sure to LIKE the Bette Fetter Facebook page (if you haven’t already) to join in the conversation and to follow along as I share ideas and suggestions relevant to visual learners.
