10 Ways to Help Your Visual Child Study
Visual students don’t usually test well and may even struggle with test anxiety. Right brain, visual-spatial individuals are conceptual, non-linear thinkers and they often miss details, struggle with memorization and prefer images over words. But there are always going to be tests at school and we need to help our visual kids conquer their test […]
Art and Academics: The Art and Craft of Science
It’s time for kids to sharpen their pencils and get ready for standardized testing. While this is not good news for anyone involved, did you know research has proven that participation in art class can improve test scores?
Several new studies have been published recently on the relationship between the arts and test scores. The Journal of Educational Leadership recently published an article – The Art and Craft of Science: by Robert and Michele Root-Bernstein.
Last Minute Valentine Ideas: Follow Me on Pinterest
Are you still scrambling for Valentine’s day activities and ideas for your children? Follow me on Pinterest! Pinterest is a great tool for collecting ideas. I have made a small collecting of Valentine activities and games to do with children. From activities, to cheap valentine gifts; Like or Repin some of my favorite pins!
A Great Art Teacher: Impacting Minds
I love the way visual kids express themselves, learn problem solving, see multiple solutions to problems – and the impact the arts have on developing minds. Meet Terra. She makes me want to be 16 again.
Terra is the head of the Menomonee Falls High School art department and I want to be a student in her classes. Recently I had a tour of the art classrooms, saw student work and enjoyed Terra’s classroom stories and favorite assignments.
Changing Education Paradigms: Sir Ken Robinson
This is one of my favorite speakers, Kenneth Robinson. He’s an author, educator, and creativity expert, he speaks internationally, challenging us to rethink our school systems, cultivate creativity and protect the arts.
You’ll appreciate the message in this video – but also that it is so visual – because its been illustrated! The images make his thoughts even more powerful.
Valentine’s Day Ideas: Pinterest
Pinterest is a great tool for collecting ideas to someday use. I have made a small collecting of Valentine activities and games to do with children. From classroom activities, to cheap valentine gifts. Take a look at some of my favorite pins!
How To Tell If Your Child Is A Visual Learner
As parents, we have a vested interest in understanding the nuances of left and right-brain thinking. A child’s ability to learn is directly affected by the way their brain sees and processes information. Knowing if your child is an auditory, visual or kinesthetic learner will enable you to choose activities that support their learning needs, while working to develop their weaker areas. Click HERE to take our quiz and find out if your child is a VISUAL learner!