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A Mother’s Story: Helping Visual Learners Succeed in School
A Mother’s Story: Helping Visual Learners Succeed in School

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A Mother’s Story: Helping Visual Learners Succeed in School

I have been driven for many years, in all I do, to find ways to help children be more confident and successful. Writing Being Visual was a long, labor-intensive process especially for me as a visual learner. I truly believe that when we understand the way our visual kids think, we can help them be more successful. When I hear from parents that have read and applied visual learning techniques, I am enormously grateful to be a part of this important conversation.

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Education Conversation: Optimist Club

I recently attended a meeting of the Menomonee Falls Optimist Club. This is a great group, as one would expect when the organization is about being optimistic and helping others and improve their lives. It’s like being at Disney World, where they hire happy people, because their vision is “to make people happy”.

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Top 10 Tips for Teaching Visual Learners: Bette Fetter on Education.com

Visual learners are conceptual and less detail-oriented. To engage them in math concepts, use manipulatives, play board games, teach concepts and add images wherever possible.

Education.com is a great resource for parents and educators. They have dedicated themselves to providing information to parents in order to help kids reach their full potential. The site is one of my favorites and contains articles, activities and thoughts from experts in their fields. The information is organized and presented by age group and covers everything from seasonal craft and play activities to parenting tips, to education tools and strategies. If you aren’t familiar with the site, I encourage you to take the time to visit www.Education.com. I am sure you will find it so valuable you will find it a must to bookmark.

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How to Help a Child Struggling at School

Recently, I met with a group of parents to share information about learning styles and ways to help our visual children do better in the classroom. We had a great discussion afterwards with several parents sharing their observations and asking questions.  I sincerely enjoy these talks and being able to share the important role that learning styles play in a child’s academic and overall development and success.

A mother seated in the front row raised her hand.  She asked a question about her 9 year old daughter that touched upon the emotional side of learning that so many young visually oriented children experience.

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Visual Arts: The Key to a Rich Education

As children we have so many ideas about what we want to be when we grow up. As parents we know our children’s dreams and plans will change as they grow and get to know themselves better. We strive to provide our kids the education and opportunities that will prepare them for whatever they decide to pursue. When children participate in the arts, music, dance or the visual arts, it’s not necessarily because they’ll be artists as adults – but because it’s key to a rich educational experience.

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Springtime Activities for Kids

“Springtime is the land awakening. The March winds are the morning yawn.” Lewis Grizzard

Spring is a fun time of year to engage with nature. These education games, activities and crafts are a great way to get your kids excited to get outside and get moving. A learning activity, Find an Animal Mate, teaches kids to imitate an animal and observe their surroundings to find the child who is their matching animal. Learn more about how to do this activity here .

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Why the Arts Matter for Children: The Benefits of Visual Learning

With shortfalls in education budgets, the arts — visual art, music and theater programs — are first to be eliminated from school curriculum. Sadly, they are considered “non-essential” as they cannot be tested in the same way as other subjects. School funding and teacher performance evaluations are based on student test scores.

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Developing Young Artists: The Value is in the Teaching!

Time and time again, I have gone into classrooms to hear that children have already self-determined that they are or are not artists. The ones that say they are continue to explore and enjoy the process, and have a drive to continue and seek out the information they need. Sadly, it is the majority that decides they do NOT have what it takes to be an artist. This is tragic.

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