Time for Back to School Already?
Making the transition from the laid back days of summer to the more rigorous schedule of the school year can be difficult for both you and your child.
Parents as Advocates
What’s the Plan This Summer?
The key to preventing summer brain drain is making a plan. Some structure in the day that includes academics and play is essential for keeping the brain drain plugged all summer.
Feel Free to Take a Break
Are you feeling the end of the school year burnout? Imagine what your visual learner is feeling at this time of year. Give yourselves permission to take a break until you get through all the end of the school year ceremonies, concerts and school picnics.
In Case You Missed It….January and February
January and February have been busy over here at bettefetter.com as I’m sure they have been for you as well. We have discussed some tips and great books for reluctant readers, what a 504 plan can do for your visual learner, how to appreciate the scattered visual learner, and so much more!
I cannot stress enough how important it is for our schools to integrate art into the curriculum. It can have such an impact on all facets of a child’s school experience. I found this great article from eSchool News on some great ways for schools to have a successful STEAM program.How Do You Feel?
I know you have some issues with your visual learner that you want us to address here on the blog. Just take our 16 question reader survey and let us know how we can help you navigate the left-brain, testing-focused school system with your visual learner.
Looking Back at 2015
We’ve had a busy year here at bettefetter.com. I’ve gathered a few of our most important posts to refresh you memory about what we’re up to here. There is more to come in the upcoming year.
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Creating Order for Curious Minds
If you have a visual learner, when they’re at home you see this child who is bright, dynamic, exciting. When they get into the classroom and they start school, you might start to notice some areas where they’re struggling or there are some challenges. What can you do to help?
Podcast: A Bumpy First Grade Year
From an overstimulating classroom environment to questionable discipline practices, first grade was a challenging experience for a visual learner. The expectations of high test scores and achievement just didn’t allow for differences in learning styles.
