I, like many others, thought learning was learning and art was there as a benefit—an enrichment. As an artist myself, I had always enjoyed participating in art class alongside my other studies. But, I now realize I had grossly underestimated the power and value of art as it relates to education.
Labor day, which is the first Monday in September, signifies the end of summer for most of us. It’s the last hurrah before school starts and the weather starts to cool off.
Young Rembrandts pushes the limits of what a normal classroom can accomplish because we’re integrating the right and left brain at the same time.
Going back to school is stressful for parents too. We have found a few essentials to help keep you sane while you all figure out the new “normal” schedule and things begin to settle down.
In the 21st century, the importance lies with being an independent multi-tasker who can think on her feet, deal with change, and devise multiple solutions to a problem that hasn’t yet happened.
From some old favorite essentials to some treats to make your classroom unique, we have gathered a list of supplies that will help you get back into the swing of things as your summer vacation comes to an end and it’s time to start another school year.
Back to school shopping can be so much fun but also so overwhelming! From backpacks to markers, we have found some great school supplies that will make getting back to school less of a shock for our visual learners and allow them to express their creative side.
It is that time of year again. The kids are going back to school. Are you ready? Are they ready? These back to school rituals really work for signalling the end of summer and getting everyone excited for another year of learning and discovering at school.
There are several different learning styles, and each has a direct impact on how your child learns, processes information, and their level of success in the classroom. Download my free eBook and get the ten ways to make learning fun.
The best part of back to school time for me as a mom was seeing my kids so excited about school. As a family, we supported their excitement with visits to the school and their new classroom. We walked around the playground, met their teacher before school started, and attended open houses and back to school events.
