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4 Study Tips Your Kids Can’t Do Without
4 Study Tips Your Kids Can’t Do Without

Bette Fetter

4 Study Tips Your Kids Can’t Do Without

Remember the times you sat down in class and the teacher said, “Take out a piece of paper. We’re going to have a pop quiz!” Waves of panic flooded your body as you stared at that blank sheet of paper. Even when you were confident about what you learned – there was something about a pop quiz – a test- that could rattle the best of us. Our kids are no different. right And they take a lot more tests than we ever did.

Here are some things you can do as parents and grandparents, to help your kids get ready for test time.

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Artoozie Workbooks: Kids Art and Drawing

Testing time is coming up and although it can be a stressful time of studying, quizzing and preparing your little ones, don’t forget there are more ways to encourage a love of learning than flashcards and drilling facts… try art! left
Use your child’s love of drawing and coloring to learn! Did you know you can apply your child’s naturally tendency to create towards learning new academic skills in a fun and exciting way? These Artoozie workbooks; Squares, Circles, Patterns and Cats, were intentionally designed as an activity that students can use with an adult or explore on their own for hours of fun.

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I’m a Library Lover, Are You?

February is Library Lover’s Month and there is no better time to revisit your public library than now.left Libraries are one of the best parts of a community. Many are a center for activities, learning and community fellowship. I know our local library constantly has children’s programming, adult services and a lot of activities and space for teens to hangout in a structured safe place.

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Common Core: The Power of Informed Parents

News stories about Common Core, the new federal standards for schools, are on the rise as schools gear up for spring testing. While I have long been opposed to standardized testing, like many others, I was hopeful improvements in education were on the horizon. Sadly, the more I read about Common Core, the more concerned I am for our children. left

However I was recently reminded of the power of passionate informed parents when I read about two moms, Heather and Erin, that changed the course of education in Indiana: 2 Moms vs the Common Core: How an Eight Year Old’s Homework Assignment Led to Political Upheaval.

Heather Crossin and Erin Tuttle led a campaign to inform fellow parents, educators and legislators about some lesser known details in the new standards.

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Preschool Drawing: Developing Social and Academic Skills

I love art and kids, so it makes a lot of sense that my business, Young Rembrandts, is all about teaching kids how to do art. In Young Rembrandts, we teach a lot of elementary drawing classes, but I have to say teaching preschool classes is my absolute favorite.left I love their enthusiasm and hunger to absorb the world around them – and their skill development is beyond remarkable.

Bringing art to children at an early age has tremendous impact, socially and academically. Look at these ladybug drawings and see what young kids can accomplish with some instruction and encouragement.

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Family Fun: 11 January Activities for You and Your Kids

Little January tapped at my door today and said “put on your winter wraps and come outdoors to play.”- Winifred C. Marshall

January is a great month to start new and enjoy some winter fun! Enjoy these 11 activities I found that are fun for kids:

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January Activities

  1. Drink Hot Chocolate: This delicious drink is easy to whip up, but make a ritual out of it and go slow to enjoy the process with you little ones. Adding whip cream to the top is my favorite part!
  2. Make a Puzzle: Dig out an old one or grab a new one from the store, this tactile activity is a great activity for group or single playtime.
  3. Examine Snowflakes: When it snows, chill some black construction paper in the freezer. Catch snowflakes on the paper and examine them with a magnifying glass!
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Kids: A Global Conversation

All children are unique. And yet many of the challenges and concerns that parents share are very universal. In this video I share some thoughts on the way blogs and social media allow us to have critical parenting conversations on a global level.

 

Find out what kinds of things Sonia, a mother from India, is questioning about her son’s education.

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Visual Learning: Motion Graphics with Matt

Last night, my son was in his room working on a project for a college class.

As I said good night to him, I got a peak at what he was working on and was very impressed. As I admired his work I thought about how my active son, that had resisted sitting still for hours of homework as a young child, had grown into a young man, willing to spend hours and hours on visual projects that engaged him.

Take a peak and be encouraged.

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