Looking Back at 2015
We’ve had a busy year here at bettefetter.com. I’ve gathered a few of our most important posts to refresh you memory about what we’re up to here. There is more to come in the upcoming year.
Parents as Advocates
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Creating Order for Curious Minds
If you have a visual learner, when they’re at home you see this child who is bright, dynamic, exciting. When they get into the classroom and they start school, you might start to notice some areas where they’re struggling or there are some challenges. What can you do to help?
Podcast: A Bumpy First Grade Year
From an overstimulating classroom environment to questionable discipline practices, first grade was a challenging experience for a visual learner. The expectations of high test scores and achievement just didn’t allow for differences in learning styles.
Advocate for Success. Don’t Excuse Failure
As much as we need to be sensitive to the needs and stresses visual learners face – it’s not time for excuses or a pity party. Visual learners are highly intelligent people that need some help understanding how their mind works and getting in sync with the educational system so they can thrive and really develop.
Podcast: 5 Ways to Become a Powerful Parent Advocate
Supporting, enhancing and enriching your visual child’s experience at school comes down to you.
Back to School Success
Fall ushers in the excitement of a new school year, full of possibility. But, visual learners can grow weary after a long day in the language heavy classroom. What are you doing to prepare your child for this new year and the new challenges that come with it?
Extracurricular Activities Are Beneficial
Both children and parents enter a new school year full of expectation and many of those expectations will be met and great successes will abound. But sadly, back to school can be a source of great frustration for our visual students. Sitting still and listening can be hard, especially for kids that need to see, touch and do in order to learn effectively.
The Best Brain Workout!
Art matters, being creative matters. The right side of our brains are there for a reason – and it’s up to us to develop and use all the gifts we have been given. So have some fun finding ways for your kids to explore and enjoy doing art. And invite your self to the party.
Podcast: Is It Dyslexia?
Dyslexia is very misunderstood. It is really a learning style rather than a disability.
