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Hello there! Are you a homeschooling parent of a spatial learner?
Is this a reality at home?
Did your child have trouble learning in school?
I understand. In most cases, spatial learners do not thrive well in school. They are usually disorganized and miss details, whereas most teachers stress organization and attention to detail. They are systems thinkers (they need to see the whole picture before they can understand the parts) whereas instruction tends to progress in a step-by-step manner from easy to difficult material. They pay little attention to time, whereas school functions on rigid time schedules.
Now you've decided to homeschool your spatial learner, where do you begin?
Chances are, you are feeling a bit worried yet excited about homeschooling. I want you to know that your feelings are valid and normal - many parents started their journey feeling the same way. I also want you to believe in yourself - in your capabilities and strengths. You and your child can do this. Homeschooling can provide an atmosphere where you can provide personalized method of instruction that matches your child's unique abilities, learning styles, and interests. As Ken Robinson puts it "the key to [educational] transformation is not to standardize education, but to personalize it, to build achievement on discovering the individual talents of each child, to put students in an environment where they want to learn and where they can naturally discover their true passions."
I'm with you in this journey. Let's have great adventures together!
Is this a reality at home?
- You gave your child a simple math test. She is struggling. You gave her a difficult puzzle. She finishes it in a few minutes.
- You are reading with your child. You're amazed with his comprehension skills. But, you are surprised with his low word recognition.
- Your child loves taking things apart, solving puzzles, and building things.
- Your child has excellent hearing, but poor listening skills; is creative and imaginative, yet inattentive.
Did your child have trouble learning in school?
I understand. In most cases, spatial learners do not thrive well in school. They are usually disorganized and miss details, whereas most teachers stress organization and attention to detail. They are systems thinkers (they need to see the whole picture before they can understand the parts) whereas instruction tends to progress in a step-by-step manner from easy to difficult material. They pay little attention to time, whereas school functions on rigid time schedules.
Now you've decided to homeschool your spatial learner, where do you begin?
Chances are, you are feeling a bit worried yet excited about homeschooling. I want you to know that your feelings are valid and normal - many parents started their journey feeling the same way. I also want you to believe in yourself - in your capabilities and strengths. You and your child can do this. Homeschooling can provide an atmosphere where you can provide personalized method of instruction that matches your child's unique abilities, learning styles, and interests. As Ken Robinson puts it "the key to [educational] transformation is not to standardize education, but to personalize it, to build achievement on discovering the individual talents of each child, to put students in an environment where they want to learn and where they can naturally discover their true passions."
I'm with you in this journey. Let's have great adventures together!
My Mission - and yes, I need you.
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I believe that every child deserves fun, engaging, and effective programs (reading, numeracy, and spatial) as part of their education. Spatial Learners is dedicated to helping educators - just like you - implement these programs with your children. I'm here to support you. Through my freebies, resources, blog, and upcoming training, I'll serve you. With your help, our children can build a better future for themselves, as we guide and equip them with the right tools. We're on this adventure together. "Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much." – Helen Keller |
“The biggest mistake of past centuries in teaching has been to treat all students as if they were variants of the same individual and thus to feel justified in teaching them all the same subjects the same way.”
— Howard Gardner
— Howard Gardner