For children, drawing is a way of seeing things, thinking about their world or sharing how they feel. For visual thinkers, drawing is like handwriting is for auditory learners. It is extremely important for them to feel comfortable with a way to express themselves.
First and second grade is the time that most children are diagnosed with ADD/ADHD. But many of the same characteristics of visual learners are the same traits that point to an attention deficit. If you are in this situation, be open to all the possibilities for helping them be more successful in the classroom.
Living Life as a Visual Thinker talks about what it REALLY means to be a visual thinker. Understand your strengths and weaknesses. Understand your child. You’ll find out why they’re struggling and what you can do to help. Start with These 5 Episodes
How do we make the most of summer? How do we plug the drain and make gains, especially for our right brain visual kids?
For children, drawing is a way of seeing things, thinking about their world or sharing how they feel. Tune into episode 16 of Living Life as a Visual Thinker as i give you a better understanding of the benefits of learning to draw for children.
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.
Tackling classwork, homework or studying for tests can be a challenge for any parent, especially if you have kids (or are an adult) with a different learning style.
First and second grade is the time that most children are diagnosed with ADD/ADHD. But many of the same characteristics of visual learners are the same traits that point to an attention deficit.
Back-to-school time is upon us! There is much excitement in the air – new backpacks, new shoes, new teachers, new classmates! Back to school can be filled with many emotions from fun and exciting to anxiety and fear for both parents and children.
