I’m excited to share something really cool that changed how I see ADHD and how our brains work, especially the creative side! Let’s chat about “The Body Keeps the Score” by Bessel van der Kolk. It’s not just a book about ADHD; it’s like a map guiding us through how our brains handle tough stuff and how this connects to ADHD and our right-brain way of thinking.
In today’s fast-paced digital world, education has taken on a new dimension, with technology-based classrooms becoming the norm. However, as parents, you might wonder how you can best support your right-brain dominant child. The answer lies in integrating hands-on learning into their educational journey, both inside and outside the digital classroom. Let’s delve into the reasons behind this approach and provide practical tips on how you can foster a holistic learning experience for your child.
I have good news and bad news. Let’s do bad news first to get it over with. School favors the left brain kids. The skills you need to do well at school are in the left side of the brain. Listening, organizing, memorizing, writing. The good news is us right brain thinkers have a left side too.
Is the food situation feeling like an episode of Chopped? Get inspired by this list of must see, family-friendly, reality shows featuring both children and adults and get creative in this time of social distancing.
Halloween is a great time for your visual learner’s creative side to shine. Building a costume is the perfect opportunity for them to showcase their out of the box thinking. With a few items from around the house and a couple more from the store, the possibilities are endless for what they can come up with.
Back-to-school season is upon us! Parents have done so much to get children ready for the new year, so what’s next?
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.
You know who I’m talking about. It’s those kids that can’t seem to sit still. They can’t quiet themselves. There’s always a bit of chaos around them.
Most people think being creative is about doing art, and while it is very much about art, creativity has applications far beyond the art classroom.
Creativity is a life skill.
Episode 3 of Living life as a Visual Thinker is inspired by my personal mission to change the lives of visual thinkers. I want to share with you why I do what I do and I want to invite you to join my mission to impact education for visual learners.
