A child's learning style relates to the approach he takes to learning. In much the same way your child develops a preference for using his right or left hand, he also develops a preference for using sight, sound, touch or thought when learning....
Although most children use a combination of visual, auditory and tactile approaches for learning, it isn't unusual for a child to have a favorite style that works best for her. Identifying a child's primary learning style can give parents and...
Finding your child's learning style can help maximize her potential, reduce homework and classroom struggles, and make schoolwork easier for her to do. There are three primary learning styles; visual-spatial, auditory and kinesthetic....
Understanding how your elementary school child learns can be a valuable tool when you help your child with schoolwork or teach him a new skill. Tailoring explanations of new subjects and learning experiences to your child's learning style may...
You watch as your children delight in the joys of bath water and wonder about the next step. There are many valid reasons why your child should learn to swim, with safety being primary on the list. It is important to remember, though, that...
When your child is in approximately the third grade, his teacher will expect him to memorize the multiplication, or times, tables. Although the goal is for your child to be able to figure out any product within a few seconds, some children have...
A young child wouldn’t survive if she didn’t have support from responsible adults. She may not have been born responsible but she was born with the ability to learn new behaviors. Although you should never expect your child to handle...
Nearly everything you do in life involves money. You must count, save and tender money to satisfy many of your basic needs in life. For this reason, it is essential you teach your child to count money. Although it may seem obvious that a dime is...
Spelling in English can be difficult to learn or teach. Some adults have a hard time spelling certain words and remembering the spellings of words that sound the same but have different meanings. Teaching kids to spell can be frustrating for you...
Most children begin to speak recognizable words around one year of age. They connect words into sentences by age two and are relatively understandable by age three. Children who do not speak by that age are experiencing a significant language...
Working with your child to help him become a better speller is a worthy goal. Spelling is closely connected to reading, and as a child's ability to spell increases, so does their reading proficiency, according to R. Malatesha Joshi, professor of...
Homeschooling your children allows you to adjust your schooling style to your children's needs, progress and personalities. You can structure your school the same way as a traditional school or use a less structured style, using the interests and...
According to the National Resource Center on AD/HD, Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) afflicts approximately five to eight percent of American school-aged children. ADD and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are similar, but not...
Children go through different developmental stages as they get older. These stages are usually a norm for children. Some children may be slower to reach the stage, but should not be excessively behind other children of the same age. If a child is...
It can be very hard to hear a teacher or family member call your child a slow learner. There can be a few different causes for a child having trouble learning in school, but there are also many solutions. Early intervention is the most important...
Quality child care centers provide a variety of learning opportunities for toddlers. Spend some time researching your options and choose the program that best matches your expectations. Once you've made a list of potential providers, visit each...
Learning American Sign Language provides your child with an opportunity to explore a new culture filled with talented individuals and different perspectives. In addition, being bilingual enhances mental development. It increases the flexibility of...
When you teach a child with a learning disability, your patience may be your greatest asset. Depending on the specifics of a child's disability, you may need to adjust your teaching strategies and methods to match the needs of the child. Learn...
Learning disabilities are a fairly common occurrence with about 10 percent of the population dealing with difficulty in a learning context, according to the Child Development Institute. The term "learning disorder," as explained by the National...
Every child goes through difficult periods as they grow up. Some throw temper tantrums, some go through periods of biting their peers and others go through shy phases. Short periods of poor behavior, while frustrating, typically aren’t cause...
Learning colors online is a fun way to introduce computer skills to your child. Interactive games help them recognize and use colors without the mess of paints. While some paid educational websites such as JumpStart.com offer games that teach...
Every child has colorful personality traits that make them uniquely different, but learning styles can basically be defined by three styles. Visual learners, auditory learners and tactile or kinesthetic learners all learn better using their eyes,...
Learning disorders are neurological problems that prevent your child's brain from understanding and processing information. Medline Plus, a service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine, states that learning disorders can affect your child's...
Reading and writing are the most important skills that a child learns in his early years of school. Once a child can read, he can learn about anything. Many parents decide to teach their children to read before they are officially school-aged....
Getting exposed to information is one thing; comprehending and applying information is another. Children often have such limited attention spans that it can be difficult to know whether they are actually focusing on the material and learning or...
Stanford University developed the concept of accelerated learning in 1986 to help children with learning disabilities succeed in school. The approach is designed to teach with a learning style your child can identify with and find stimulating....
Sometimes children who have been diagnosed with a learning disability are bright or talented, but they may not do well in a formal school setting. That's why parents of children with learning disabilities often choose homeschooling for their kids...
Your child learning to read is a monumental step in his development. When you take the time to be a part of that, it is a rewarding experience for both you and your child. For those without a natural talent for teaching, there are a few key...
In our high-tech world, the Internet has become a necessity to a child's learning environment. With all the educational privileges available on the Internet, there are just as many sites that children should not be exposed to that provide illegal...
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