Tip # 163 from 365 Teacher Secrets for Parents (McKinley, Trombly): Kids' Brochure
Today's tip for parents from two talented teachers comes from 365 Teacher Secrets for Parents by Cindy McKinley Alder and Patti Trombly. #163 Kid's Brochure Until further notice, celebrate everything. ~Tim Hansel Have you ever been persuaded to take a trip or visit some place simply because of what you’ve read on a brochure? Brochures use words and pictures to create imagery in hopes of convincing the reader that this is someplace he just must visit! Look through your home for brochures you may have collected or saved from past trips. If you don’t have any brochures, consider writing a letter to a vacation spot you’d like to visit (Idea #170). You could also visit local museums, historical buildings, or interesting sites and collect their brochures. Look through the brochures, and notice how the writers use descriptive phrases and colorful pictures to keep your attention. Some brochures are made to entice the reader to visit. They may be in...