Video: Being Visual-The Visual Learner
Many of us utilize visual thinking techniques. In this video, I explain the common characteristics of a visual learner and some things that they need in order to learn effectively.
ADD… Deficit or Design?
So you have this great kid. He’s dynamic, smart, fun, curious, creative, and you love the way his mind works! Then he goes to school and they’re not seeing the same things you are. You hear he’s not paying attention. Not applying himself. Not keeping up. Not behaving. Then you hear – maybe it’s ADD ?
In Case You Missed It…
This month we shared success tips for emerging readers, a couple more podcasts, some thrifty activities for the family and a free sight words download. In case you missed they are all here…
10 Ways to Encourage Creativity
Children spend most of their days following different sets of rules designed to tell them how to think, how to act, what to do in any given situation. But they need time to explore things outside of those rules if they are to be successful in the future. They need to be able to think creatively. I have compiled a list of ideas for you to get them started in their creative adventures where the limits are boundless.
100 Sight Words Your Child Should Know
When our children start school we begin to hear education jargon that can sometimes be confusing. One of the most common of these is sight words. What are they and why are they so important?
