The Best Way to Learn Sight Words
School has begun. If you have child in grades K-2 you will likely be getting lists of sight words that your child needs to study. Learning sight words is an essential part of learning to read.
Tools & Tips videos
How to…. Study Spelling Words
All through elementary school kids will be assigned lists of vocabulary words to memorize. To ensure success, match the style of practice to your child’s learning style.
How to… Write an Essay
Children have a lot of visual memories that need to be translated to words. Talking things through before writing helps get the creative juices flowing and brings specific memories to the surface.
Video: Learning Sight Words
For visual kids, drills and memorization can be difficult. So, I have a simple way to practice those sight words that will appeal to your visual kid’s right brain by using color to trigger their memory. Let me show you exactly how to implement this strategy.
New Year, New Ideas
Our goal here at BetteFetter.com is to help you and your visual learner be successful in their left brain classroom. We are so happy you are here and look forward to continuing to help you help your children.
Unplug to Stop Learning Loss
While apps have value for keeping your kids’ math and literacy skills limber over the summer, there is so much that unplugging from technology can offer your kids this summer.
Art & Creativity for Learning This Summer
Drawing and creative exploration are a great way to keep the kids’ brain active over the summer while not sacrificing the fun of summer’s lazy days.
What Are They Going to Do in the Car?
When you’re on a road trip the kids are a captive audience. I have some great ideas for ways to make it fun and engaging while learning a little something along the way.
Listen and Read This Summer
Audio books let kids kick back, enjoy the story and let their imaginations run free. Listening to books can make reading fun, especially for kids that may struggle with language or have trouble sitting still.
Writing to Remember this Summer
To stop brain drain, kids need to keep writing all through the summer. They need to practice their handwriting and creative writing skills. The key is to keep it fun and light.
