Bette Fetter: Sight Words
I was working at home the other day. As I was cleaning up from helping my grandson Brayden review his sight words the evening before, I decided to share a few of the visual ways we are practicing sight words at our house.
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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:
Developing Visual Organization Skills: Legos
Tonight Brayden found out he was ‘so smart’ when he put his Lego plane set together – all by himself.
Well, it wasn’t exactly all by himself. Uncle Matt was nearby directing and encouraging.
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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.
Arts & Academics: Free eBook Download
Fall ushers in the excitement of a new school year, full of possibility. While you’re helping your child get ready for a new classroom and a new
teacher, you may be wondering what else you can do to prepare him for a successful school year.
Creativity: Left and Right Brain Thinking
While preparing for a speaking engagement about the nuances of left and right-brain thinking, I spoke with a friend of mine who is a software engineer. He identifys himself as a right-brain, visual-spatial thinker. He is also a musician — an excellent guitar player — so I asked how he thought that impacted his abilities as an engineer?
ARTSblog: A Nation at Risk – 30 Years Later
Thirty years ago education took a dramatic turn that resulted in cuts in art programs and increased testing of a narrowed curriculum.
Back to School: First Day of Kindergarten
Yesterday was a big day in our family. Like so many families this time of year, we sent a little one to his first day of kindergarten. Along with first day photos and excitement came a bit of anxiety, some for our new student and even some for mom.
Stop Talking: Using Pictures Instead of Words
Classrooms and homework tend to be very language heavy and may overwhelm visual students,
Back to School Interview with Bette Fetter
Have you ever wanted to sit down with Bette and ask her questions?
