Maximizing Your Child's Learning Potential


Book Description

A growing number of parents are finding that they have to supplement their children’s education at school with tuition and extra tutoring at home and in a group. Often, parents are at a loss as to where to begin. This book offers suggestions on how parents can improve their children’s learning abilities at home. It describes how children mental abilities and the factors that encourage learning. Included also are many ideas on how to structure the environment and use teaching strategies. The book describes special cases such as giftedness and learning disabilities.




The Organized Child


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Are you sick of nagging your child to write down homework assignments? Is his or her backpack a black hole that eats up papers, books, and gym clothes? Organizational skills problems aren't just frustrating--they get in the way of school success and wreak havoc at home. Fortunately, help is at hand. This unique resource stands out from other books because it is based on a scientifically tested program that works. Learn how you can teach your 7- to 13-year-old specific skills to: *Organize school materials and toys. *Track assignments. *Improve time management and planning. *Overcome brain "Glitches"--mischievous creatures that trip kids up. *Create and follow effective routines. Concrete examples, tips for strategically using praise and rewards, and practical tools (you can download and print additional copies as needed) help you implement each step of the program. Maximizing your kid's potential starts now--here's how. Mental health professionals, see also the related intervention manual from Gallagher et al., Organizational Skills Training for Children with ADHD: An Empirically Supported Treatment.




How to Maximize Your Child's Learning Ability


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Over twenty years ago, Dr. Lauren Bradway discovered that all children use one of three distinct ways to grasp and remember information. Some learn best through sound and language; others, through visual stimulation; and others, through touch. In this unique book, Dr. Bradway first shows you how to determine your child’s inherent style. She then aids you in carefully selecting the toys, activities, and educational strategies that will help reinforce the talents your child was born with, and encourage those skills that come less easily.




The Pedagogy of Confidence


Book Description

In her new book, prominent professional developer Yvette Jackson focuses on students' strengths, rather than their weaknesses, To reinvigorate educators to inspire learning and high intellectual performance. Through the lens of educational psychology and historical reforms, Jackson responds To The faltering motivation and confidence of educators in terms of its effects on closing the achievement gap. The author seeks to "rekindle the belief in the vast capacity of underachieving urban students," and offers strategies to help educators inspire intellectual performance. Jackson proposes that a paradigm shift towards a focus on strengths will reinvigorate educators' passion for teaching and belief in their ability to raise the intellectual achievement of their students. Jackson addresses how educators can systematically support the development of motivation, reflective and cognitive skills, and high performance when standards and assessments are predisposed to non-conceptual methods. Furthermore, she examines challenges and offers strategies for dealing with cultural disconnects, The influence of new technologies, and language preferences of students.




Unlock Your Child's Learning Potential


Book Description

This new and exciting book offers a welcome change of pace from the boring rote drills, generic-type skill practice, and routine worksheets that children often get tired of doing. Rather, it consists of an abundance of varied reinforcement exercises that are readily adaptable to most new subjects introduced in the classroom. These activities are primarily intended for the teacher to use as an additional review source and for the parent to help her child continue with the learning process at home. This simply structured book has explanations and directions in outline form which are then followed by clear cut examples. The book covers reading, vocabulary, months of the year and days of the week, oral reading, reading comprehension, dictionary skills, spelling, written expression, handwriting, visual learning, auditory learning, map reading, studying and taking tests.




Unleashing Brilliance


Book Description

"Unleashing Brilliance: 2nd Edition" is a comprehensive guide designed for parents who wish to delve deep into the realm of personalized education, harnessing the power of the BrainCore Infinity™ Diagnostics Suite and Motivation Level Assessment Scale (MLAS™). This book is an essential resource for those seeking to maximize their child's learning potential, offering actionable insights and strategies to tailor the learning experience to their unique cognitive and motivational profiles. In this transformative guide, you'll discover: 1. In-depth Understanding: Navigate through the depths of the BrainCore Infinity™ Diagnostics Suite, unraveling the nuances of cognitive functions such as memory, attention, problem-solving, and processing speed. 2. Motivational Insights: Explore the realms of the MLAS™, gaining valuable insights into intrinsic motivation, extrinsic motivation, goal orientation, and self-efficacy. 3. Personalized Strategies: Learn how to apply the insights from the diagnostics to create personalized learning environments that resonate deeply with each learner, ensuring that your child's educational experience is not only effective but also engaging and fulfilling. 4. Actionable Steps for Parents: Find practical steps and guidance tailored for parents, empowering you to become an active participant in your child's educational journey, fostering a supportive environment that nurtures their growth and development. 5. Success Stories and Real-life Applications: Be inspired by success stories and real-life examples illustrating the transformative impact of combining cognitive and motivational assessments in personalized learning. "Unleashing Brilliance: 2nd Edition" is not just a book; it's a journey towards a more individualized and impactful educational experience. Whether you are aiming to refine your child's learning process or seeking ways to support their holistic development, this guide offers a pathway to achieving those goals. Embrace the future of education where learning is personalized, deeply meaningful, and endlessly inspiring. Unlock your child's full potential with "Unleashing Brilliance: 2nd Edition" today!




Enriching the Brain


Book Description

Explains how to teach and bring out the best in every child.




How Your Child Learns Best


Book Description

Brain-Based Strategies You Can Use Today to Enhance Your Child's Love of Learning How Your Child Learns Best is a groundbreaking guide for parents that combines the latest brain research with the best classroom practices to reveal scientifically savvy ways to improve your child's success in school. Written by Judy Willis, MD, MEd, a board-certified neurologist who is also a full-time classroom teacher, How Your Child Learns Best shows you not only how to help your child learn schoolwork, but also how to capitalize on the way your child's brain learns best in order to enrich education wherever you are, from the grocery store to the car - a necessity in today's "teach to the test" world. By using everyday household items and enjoyable activities, parents of children ages three to twelve can apply targeted strategies (based on age and learning strength) in key academic areas, including: Reading comprehension Math word problems Test preparation Fractions and decimals Oral reading Reports and projects Science and history Reading motivation Vocabulary Discover how to help your child increase academic focus and success, lower test stress while increasing test scores, increase class participation, foster creativity, and improve attention span, memory, and higher-level thinking. How Your Child Learns Best shows how to maximize your child's brain potential and offers something for every parent who wants the best for his or her child. "At last we parents now have a reference that will help guide us in assisting our children's growth and flowering. This book is what parents have been searching for and need now more than ever." - from the foreword by Goldie Hawn