Bright Futures Tutoring News

Our tutors travel straight to you, eliminating unnecessary driving around town to appointments. Bright Futures has a staff of credentialed teachers, and will implement a program based upon your child’s needs. Contact us today!

Have fun and learn about the history of Tustin this summer with the Old Town Trolley Tours.  Guided one-hour tours will be given by the Preservation Conservancy’s members at 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.mon July 7th and 21st. Tickets are 2$ each. Contact the city of Tustin for more information at 714-731-5701.

Laguna Hills is home to a new, exciting company that coordinates educational events. Donna Bixby founded Bixby Educational Events this past year, and has hosted many interesting field trips for homeschoolers. Some of their upcoming events include a performance by “Thomas Jefferson” and a South American Harp concert. To learn more about upcoming events, please visit their website at www.bix-bee.com.

Looking for a way to keep up on skills learned this past school year? Summer is an excellent time to focus on your child’s education. Without the distraction of rigid schedules, many parents find summer the perfect opportunity for educational growth. Here are some ways you can help your child succeed:

1. Set a time every day for learning. Often, if you dont plan the activity in advance, time will slip away. Try buying a workbook from a teacher supply store that is geared towards a skill that your child needs to review. Every day at the same time, have your child do a few pages from the book. Children love the feeling of completing something, and there are inner rewards that come from the accomplishment of mastering a skill.

2. Make learning fun. Try new skills that will sneak in learning, like gardening, cooking, Lego engineering, design, and other skills that your child may be interested in. When a child sees that math can be applied to every day skills, he may be more enthusiastic about it.

3. Children learn when they are interested in a subject. Find something your child is interested in, and take a trip to the local library. Check out some books on the subject, and have your child write a report, including illustrations. You may be surprised at how much they enjoy doing this, when it is a subject they are interested in learning.

Most of all, remember to enjoy the learning process with your child. Learning is a process, not a destination.

We would love to be of assistance to summer learning with your family. Our tutors are passionate about education, and enjoy the process. Call our office today, to schedule an appointment for one of our tutors to come to your home. We will spend time with you, and find out what your goals are for the summer. Our tutors can fill in the gaps from the school year, and get your child on the road to educational success.

If you are in the Los Angeles area, check out Summertime Science, hosted by the Natural History Museum. Its a great event for families, and is a great educational activity. The museum is located at the following address:

900 Exposition Blvd.
Los Angeles, California 90007

This summer, enjoy free movies on the beach every Friday and Saturday night, at Newport Dunes. Enjoy family friendly movies on their giant screen. Parking is $10. For a schedule of movies, please visit their website here.

If you are looking for a tutor in Newport Beach, California, we would love to be of assistance to your family. Our tutors are credentialed teachers, through the local school system. We travel to you, saving time and gas money, and can custom-tailor a curriculum based on your child’s educational goals. Call our office today for more information!

A great way to keep your children reading this summer is to join the summer reading program through the Torrance Public Library. Our tutors can work with your child to improve comprehension, and work on correlated writing skills. Call our office today to find out more!

Below is an excerpt from the Torrance Public Library website:

Catch the Reading Bug at Torrance Public Library!

Summer Reading Program Announcement Video

Catch the Reading Bug at Torrance Public Library this summer where children can explore the amazing world of bugs and enjoy other activities during the library’s summer reading program. Registration begins Monday, June 23, and the program runs through Saturday, August 2. All events are free!

Children through grade 6 can earn prizes for the amount of time they spend reading independently, or the time they spend listening to someone read to them. Toddlers and preschoolers are welcome to register as pre-readers. Children will receive a fun incentive each day they visit the library to report on their reading progress. When they have completed their timed reading folder (8 ½ hours of reading), they will have their picture taken for the library’s Reader Wall of Fame plus receive valuable food and attraction coupons at local establishments.

Teens entering sixth grade and above may participate in the Teen Reading Program, and earn a prize for every three hours they spend reading.

All participants receive a book bag to carry their library books, and a reading folder as a record of their achievement.

This summer has more special performances than ever before, including Saturday shows!

The city of Irvine will soon be hosting Shakespeare in the park. The following is an excerpt from their website:

Shakespeare in the ParkTurtle Rock Community Park

Irvine’s Shakespeare in the Park series highlights two new Summer performances; Antony and Cleopatra on Sunday, July 13 and A Midsummer Night’s Dream on Sunday, July 20. Both events feature the theatrical talents of Shakespeare by the Sea, a Southern California-based organization that brings professional quality tales of Shakespeare to local communities. Pre-show activities begin at 6:30 p.m.; the feature presentation at 7:00 p.m. Admission is free. Residents are encouraged to bring low-back lawn chairs, layered clothing, blankets and a picnic dinner to enjoy the show. Shakespeare’s Antony and Cleopatra is a sweeping and majestic saga of love and betrayal. Their struggle to balance passion and power is a turbulent tale of the clash between duty and desire.

The Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach is currently celebrating its 10 year anniversary. The fun lasts for an entire year! Below is an excerpt from their website: AQUARIUM OF THE PACIFIC CELEBRATES 10TH ANNIVERSARY

The Aquarium of the Pacific celebrates our 10th anniversary starting on June 13, 2008.  Come join the year-long celebration, as we feature new exhibits, live music, special “10” promotions, and more. Meet our top 10 favorite animals, watch our new 10th anniversary movie, enjoy the Aquarium until 10 p.m. on summer Sundays, win one of 10 daily prizes, and learn the 10 most important things you should know about the ocean. Discover why over 12 million visitors have chosen the Aquarium of the Pacific as the ultimate family destination.

As part of the celebration, the Aquarium’s new Ocean on the Edge: Top 10 Ocean Issues exhibition and guest speaker series will enable you to learn about the top 10 environmental issues currently facing our ocean, the impacts on people and animals, and you they can help.

Take advantage of a variety of special promotions throughout the year, including our Top 10 Photo Contest going on right now. Anyone born on the 10th of any month will receive general admission to the Aquarium for only $10 with a valid I.D. or birth certificate throughout the celebration. Also, from June 22 through August 31, 2008, the Aquarium will extend its hours until 10 p.m. on Sundays. Check back on our website on June 11 to find out more about this and many other surprises.

And the party does not end at the Aquarium. The entire city of Long Beach will also be celebrating the Aquarium’s anniversary. To find out about these Long Beach events and promotions, visit the Long Beach Convention & Visitor Bureau website at http://www.PartyLikeASeaStar.com.