Ways to Understand Your Visual Thinker’s Reading Struggles
Reading and writing can be a struggle for visual learners. Here are some ways for you to support the process of becoming successful at reading and writing.
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How Visual Kids Learn And How Schools Teach
In an effort to better understand why visual kids struggle in the language heavy classrooms, I have complied a list that compares – How Visual Learners Think and The Way Schools Teach. While the traits listed are common to visual learners overall, not all children are exactly alike and not all schools teach exactly the same way…
The Best Writing Paper Ever!
I remember being so frustrated when my grandson was learning to write. It wasn’t about him, or the assignments or the teacher’s expectations – it was about the paper. It was all about the paper.
Conquer Test Fears!
We need to help our visual kids conquer their test fears and improve academic outcomes.
“I’m just not smart.”
I recently met a mom who asked – “What do you say when your daughter says –
“I’m not smart. I’m not like the other kids. How come I don’t get good grades like they do? I’m just not smart like they are.'”
We have some great news!
My podcast – Living Life as a Visual Thinker – has just been published and is now available on ITunes. And as much as I write about struggles and advantages of being a visual thinker, now you can LISTEN and find out more.
How Does Your Child Learn Best?
Educators say there are three basic learning styles; visual, tactile, and auditory. Research shows that 80% of children are both primarily visual and tactile learners. These kids need to see, touch and do in order to learn effectively.
Five Ways Your Kids Can Win With Art Class!
Art is a universal language. It’s joyful. It’s inclusive. It knows no boundaries. When children make art, they experience the unique satisfaction and joy that making art offers, along with…
Ten Tips To A Successful School Year
Fall ushers in the excitement of a new school year, full of possibility. What are you doing to prepare your child for this new year and the new challenges that come with it? You’re helping your child get ready for a new classroom and a new teacher, you may be wondering…
Is Art ONLY a Fun Activity?
Art, often seen as a fun activity, a reward and an end of week treat, is in fact essential to many of our children. Participation in art and music actually helps kids learn better. It is what helps develop literacy, math and science skills. Along with increased academic abilities…
