Temple Grandin introduced us to the world of visual thinking as it relates to Autism Spectrum Disorders and other forms of neurodivergence in her first book, Thinking in Pictures. It was also made into a movie that does a great job illustrating what it’s like to be a visual thinker. So, I was so excited to hear that she has just released a new book, Visual Thinking.
Is your creative, intelligent, vibrant child struggling in school? Did you have a similar experience when you were in school? You or your child may be visual learners.
Our grandson went to first grade in a very ‘desirable’ school. Unlike some other schools in the area, they still had art, music, library and gym class. Turns out the school and the district were very test score, worksheet, drill, drill, drill focused and, it was a hard year for everyone involved. When he moved the next year, I prayed he’d get a teacher that understood him. A teacher with a heart to help him feel safe and teach him in ways he could learn. Thankfully, we got that teacher and so much more.
Standardized testing is an important part of making sure our children are learning the things that they need to know for the future. However, some children test well, some children don’t.
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.
I’m getting excited for my FREE online LIVE EVENT tomorrow at 1pm CST. It’s not too late to join me if you haven’t already! I have been working tirelessly to find the best information to help you figure out why your kids are under performing in school and give you great ways to finally reach them and break the cycle.
For visual kids, drills and memorization can be difficult. So, I have a simple way to practice those sight words that will appeal to your visual kid’s right brain by using color to trigger their memory. Let me show you exactly how to implement this strategy.
There’s no crying in baseball and no crying doing homework. No crying, no temper tantrums, name calling, finger tapping, deep sighs or stink eye. I’m talking about you, Mom, Dad, Grandma or whoever is helping with homework.
Reading, writing and taking tests are not the best way for visual thinkers to learn. Download my free eBook and get the ten ways to make learning fun again.
Our goal here at BetteFetter.com is to help you and your visual learner be successful in their left brain classroom. We are so happy you are here and look forward to continuing to help you help your children.
