Pediatric physical or occupational therapists are essential to a child with special needs. If that means a constant monitoring of a child’s progression or assisting with issues that arise suddenly. They are better equipped than a typical parent.
Kudos to the Florida State University Department of Mathematics for working to get kids passionate about math! FSU just hosted their 4th Annual Math Fun Day for students in kindergarten through high school.
The misconception is not a parent’s fault. Sometimes the old mantra to work harder is simply the easiest way to approach a slower learner. The miracle is that people are realizing that trying harder is not always the answer.
Parents in Indiana are not impressed with the educational resources available to families of students with learning disabilities. Lynna Reynolds, says that homeschooling her dyslexic children help them focus on their gifts and avoid negative anxiety associated with social comparison.
In our universe, everything is some form of energy. What sense does it make to teach math and science separately when they are often looking at the same things through different lenses?
Often times, quality and quantity are inversely related. For those of you who may have a bit of math anxiety, this means that more is not always better. Should we teach kids more math or focus on the fundamentals?
Many of the world’s most successful people have learning differences that they are afraid to share with the public. These dyslexic celebrities felt a sense of obligation to share their story.
Have you ever heard the saying “when life gives you lemons?” in reference to life? Now there is a new saying that when life gives you melons you have dyslexia. Come and check out this article that explains why being dyslexic can be liberating.
Have you given any thought to how to deal with learning difficulties? Is this an obstacle that you face in your family? To learn more about dealing with learning difficulties, check out this article.
What kinds of strategies do you think would make for a better math experience for students? Check out this article to take a look at these four strategies for a better math experience.
