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The iPad can be utilized as a valuable teaching tool for their children, and its mobility means it can go anywhere a child does. Here are our top iPad app picks for Elementary school learning by grade, from Education.com.A Mother’s Story: Vocabulary and Spelling Success
I have been driven for many years, in all I do, to find ways to help children be more confident and successful. Writing Being Visual was a long, labor-intensive process, especially for me as a visual learner, but I truly believe that when we understand the way our visual kids think, can help them be more successful. When I hear from parents that have read and applied visual learning techniques, I am enormously grateful to be a part of this important conversation.
This is what one of our reader’s had to say:
How to Draw Videos: Puppy
On this crisp Fall Saturday, grab pencils, a drawing pad, your kids and learn how to draw a puppy. These fun “How to Draw” videos are 2 minutes, easy to follow, step by step directed drawing lessons.
Family Fun: 12 October Activities for Your Kids
“There is no season when such pleasant and sunny spots may be lighted on, and produce so pleasant an effect on the feelings, as now in 
October.” – Nathaniel Hawthorne
October is a fun time of year to engage with nature and the changing season. I have 12 activities that are fun for kids:
Bette Fetter: Playdough and Multi-Sensory Learning
Playdough is not just for playing. Our grandson is learning about the solar system. But he’s not just hearing about it. And that my friends is what we call multi-sensory learning!
Being Visual at Home: 5 Steps in Creating Visual Charts
Brayden is now a kindergartner. Throughout his preschool years his Mom has provided organizational tools to help him manage responsibilities more independently. Lists and charts enable him to easily navigate and organize his room. When working with young children make the list visual!
27 Fall Activities for Kids
Looking for local activities that cater to kids and families this fall? Look no further than your fingertips! The internet is a great resource for endless ideas of local fun in your community. Check out some of the great websites:
Book Review: The Artful Parent, art and learning, art education books, art skills for kids, Bette Fetter, children and learning, education in america, multi-sensory learning, teaching kids art, teaching methods, The Partnership on 21st Century Skills, trends in education, Young Rembrandts
I just came across a most delightful book! If you’re a parent interested in providing more art activities at home,
The Artful Parent is for you.
Pumpkin Patch and Pinterest: Fall Activities for Kids
The summer heat has lifted, and now is the perfect time to be outdoors exploring and learning with your family! Are you on the hunt for activities to do? I have made a fall activities and crafts board for kids on Pinterest. Take a look at some of my favorite pins!
Back to School: How to Draw a Puppy Video
Kids have been in school for a few short weeks now and reading and math homework have begun. But your kids need to keep their creative juices flowing.
