Tag: school education
Dyslexic Thinkers Aren’t Disabled Thinkers
In the world of reading, we know oral language is mapped on to symbols we recognize as the alphabet. This is a sound-symbol relationship. When an individual struggles to grasp this relationship, the label of ‘dyslexia’ is often applied, implying a learning disability. This approach assumes everyone thinks and processes incoming information alike. What if […]
I wonder what it’s like to be dyslexic by Sam Barclay
A beautiful, design led experience of what it feels like to struggle with reading. Introduction People all over the world struggle with reading for a variety of reasons, including dyslexia, lack of education and an unfamiliar language to name a few. People with reading difficulty are often capable of thinking in ways that others aren’t […]
Math Worksheet Wizard
Yesterday we presented the Handwriting worksheet wizard, today we bring you the math worksheet wizard. These math wizards make arithmetic worksheets for your children. Rather than level specific, these are general math worksheets that can be used by any elementary school student. Just choose the settings that are appropriate for your child. Access the math […]
Handwriting Worksheet Wizard
With the ESL Writing Wizard you can easily make worksheets for handwriting practice. You can change the font (print or cursive), the size and line patterns. With a few clicks you can create one-word worksheets or multi-word worksheets. The Writing Wizard is a free resource for teachers and (homeschooling) moms and dads. Access the ESL […]
Logical: Snowman
Logicals are an excellent way to practice reading and listening skills. A logical is a riddle that is solved by logical reasoning. Accurate reading or listening is very important. Today’s freebie includes two logicals with snowmen: the first one is pretty easy, the second one is a little trickier. Ask the children to read the […]
Counting with monsters
Many children with dyscalculia have difficulties with grasping amounts or with terms such as “less than…” or “more than…”. With today’s freebie this can be practiced within the number range until 10. Children have to count and to compare monsters. However, according to the AFS-method, you should not just practice calculating skills, but also sensory […]
Ken Robinson says schools kill creativity:
Sir Ken Robinson makes an entertaining and profoundly moving case for creating an education system that nurtures (rather than undermines) creativity.
Math Education: An Inconvenient Truth
Dyscalculia is one of the reasons why kids struggle with mathematics. But there are more reasons. M.J. McDermott is speaking about the current state of math education, as a private citizen. This reflects here personal opinion.
