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Always Learning - May 2011

17 Skills that Art Built

May 30th 2011 02:04
Discover 17 skills that art built

Art is so messy. It takes so much time. Did I mention it was messy? Open-ended art projects can really take over a home. On the other hand, art offers a host of surprising benefits that overlap with academic subjects.
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The time spent with finger paint or play dough can have a positive effect on a child's spatial intelligence, scientific thinking skills and mathematical ability. Take a chance, do art.


Quick Overview of 17 Skills that Art Built

Cause and effect: Preschoolers with art supplies will naturally engage in scientific thinking, testing actions and their results. Watching glitter stick to a glue line or checking if a red marker will color their fingernails like mom is a way of testing cause and effect.

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Thank you notes for the Graduate

May 20th 2011 15:15
Thank you notes for the graduate- tips, tricks and encouragement



Congratulations to your graduate! As a parent, it is time to celebrate this big achievement. I know when my oldest graduated last year, there was a whirlwind of events leading up to the ceremony and then it seemed nonstop for weeks afterwards. We had out of town guests, a big party and lots of preparation to handle before his next phase in life. We didn't do it all alone though. There were lots of people to thank along the way.


Look back
Before you get too distracted with all the parties and future plans, you need to block off time and have your son or daughter look back. Remind them how much they have to be thankful for. Your child may have graduated, but their homework is not over. Thank you notes are an important part of this transition.

Discover ways to make this easier on all involved (student AND parents! )
including a handy notebook tip and what to say... Read more on my Yahoo! Shine article
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