Kids with an ADD diagnosis can benefit so much from the strategies we use with visual learners because most are visual, right brain thinkers struggling to focus their big picture thinking enough to get their work done at school. ADDitude magazine agrees with me and I got published in their spring edition!
Let’s be honest, homework is not going away anytime soon. Whether you have a young visual learner just starting their school and homework journey or a seasoned visual learner, homework can be a source of tension in your house. Try these 9 simple ways to turn homework battles into homework wins today.
There are several different learning styles, and each has a direct impact on how your child learns, processes information, and their level of success in the classroom. Bette Fetter, author of ‘Being Visual’, has developed a FREE ebook to help your visual kid be successful in the classroom this school year.
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.
You may be wondering what else you can do to prepare your visual learner for a successful school year.
Children have a lot of visual memories that need to be translated to words. Talking things through before writing helps get the creative juices flowing and brings specific memories to the surface.
Children have a lot of visual memories that need to be translated to words. Talking things through before writing helps get the creative juices flowing and brings specific memories to the surface.
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.
Homework is going to be a part of your child’s school experience for many years. Whether you have a visual learner just starting school or an older visual learner, I have found lots of great ways to make homework time easier through the years.
Do you have a bright, capable, intelligent, creative child who struggles in school? Do you worry about him/her being discouraged? Do you dread homework and tests as much or more than he/she does? Don’t worry! Your child is just fine.
