The new school year brings with it more structure, busy schedules, a multitude of events and activities, and of course homework, dreaded homework. When the kids go back to school, it means we all go back to school. Like it or not, you need to adjust just about everything you did over summer, for your kids to get what they need for school. It’s all for the best and there’s a big payoff, especially for visual kids and parents.
I, like many others, thought learning was learning and art was there as a benefit—an enrichment. As an artist myself, I had always enjoyed participating in art class alongside my other studies. But, I now realize I had grossly underestimated the power and value of art as it relates to education.
Going back to school is stressful for parents too. We have found a few essentials to help keep you sane while you all figure out the new “normal” schedule and things begin to settle down.
Back to school shopping can be so much fun but also so overwhelming! From backpacks to markers, we have found some great school supplies that will make getting back to school less of a shock for our visual learners and allow them to express their creative side.
It is that time of year again. The kids are going back to school. Are you ready? Are they ready? These back to school rituals really work for signalling the end of summer and getting everyone excited for another year of learning and discovering at school.
There are several different learning styles, and each has a direct impact on how your child learns, processes information, and their level of success in the classroom. Download my free eBook and get the ten ways to make learning fun.
The best part of back to school time for me as a mom was seeing my kids so excited about school. As a family, we supported their excitement with visits to the school and their new classroom. We walked around the playground, met their teacher before school started, and attended open houses and back to school events.
Art, specifically drawing, is a form of controlled communication and can be especially beneficial to a child with an autism spectrum disorder. For children that have difficulty with receptive language or sharing themselves verbally, drawing provides them a unique outlet.
In episode 27 of Living Life as a Visual Thinker, I answer a parent email about a second grader whose school wanted to have him tested for ADD.
For years, I have dedicated myself to helping parents create success for visual learners through the power of art, and understanding the Right Brain. My book, Being Visual published in 2012, brought massive attention to the issue that not all minds think alike. Join us for this one time FREE live event on February 7th!
