Top Facebook Posts for November 2016
In case you missed them on our Facebook page, here are our can’t miss posts for November.
Education
Podcast: Study Tips for the Young and Old
Tackling classwork, homework or studying for tests can be a challenge for any parent, especially if you have kids (or are an adult) with a different learning style.
Why Don’t We Teach Art Technique?
Why do we expect art technique to be intuitive? Can you imagine going to statistics class and having the professor say – explore? Look at these numbers. Read these new problems and give it a go. Try and figure out how to make numbers do that. No explanation. Not even a text book.
What Teachers Want You to Know
School is a partnership, as teachers and parents we each play an important role in educating your child. If you’re a new mom or maybe you just have a new dedication to school – here’s a few things that I’ve learned from my many years as a mom and partnering with teachers.
It’s Not Too Late
The school year is off and running and you have probably gotten into a routine with homework, reading, chores, etc. But if you’ve noticed your child getting a little tired of school already, it’s not too late to download my free eBook and get the ten ways to make learning fun again.
Fall Download Drawing Sheets
Young Rembrandts has created some adorable drawing worksheets for you to try with the kids. The step-by-step method really emphasizes the process and is great for their confidence.
Feel Free to Take a Break
Are you feeling the end of the school year burnout? Imagine what your visual learner is feeling at this time of year. Give yourselves permission to take a break until you get through all the end of the school year ceremonies, concerts and school picnics.
Children Who Learn to Work
Encourage our children to keep trying and find a way to succeed. They will be so much better for it.
What Is Normal?
What exactly is “normal”? In honor of Autism Awareness month, let’s flip our thinking about children who learn and behave differently and begin to appreciate the value of their differences.
Do you have a bright, capable, intelligent, creative child who struggles in school? Do you worry about him/her being discouraged? Do you dread homework and tests as much or more than he/she does? Don’t worry! Your child is just fine.
