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Your child can focus on creativity in different visual art forms and/or performance arts
beyond English. Spanish is the second- most common language in the U.S., but other languages that might be beneficial to learn include Arabic, French, Mandarin Chinese, Italian, German and American Sign Language. As children learn languages beyond their native language, they experience increased cognitive, creative and prob- lem-solving skills. Summer classes for languages are not as readily available, but consider checking your local school dis- trict and area colleges for their offerings this summer. Or build your own in-home plan. Your local library will have book- based mini-courses. You can also find a free online course by checking out the links on Omniglot, an online encyclopedia of writing systems and languages (http://
omniglot.com/writing/languages.htm). Another popular approach includes
buying a packaged language program that utilizes principles of self-instruction — often found in your local bookstore or online. Learning platforms include CDs and digital downloads that can be accessed through computers, tablets or smartphones. Language education is a fabulous opportunity to engage not only
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your child, but your whole family, in learn- ing. Challenge your family to study every day during the summer and, if possible, include field trips to sites where you can practice your new skills.
Creativity Through the Arts Opportunities for creative expression fall behind academic priorities during the regular school year in most school set- tings. Summer can be a terrific time for your child to focus on creativity in differ- ent visual art forms and/or performance arts. You can find summer programs at local university and community colleges, museums and local art associations. Music summer camps may be focused on individual learning or group production. Theatrical programs usually culminate in live performances and explore all aspects of the production process, including acting. What better time than summer to embrace painting, photography and sculpting! Creativity is enhanced through focused learning and time for perfecting skills. Your mature high school student might be ready for an intensive residential program at an art institute or even a for- eign immersion experience.
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