See, Hear, or Move Discover Your Child’s Unique Way to Learn Reading
Have you ever noticed that your child seems to remember stories better when they see pictures, speak out loud to recall facts, or learn best through movement? Every child has a learning style, and understanding whether they are visual, auditory, or kinesthetic learners can unlock their love and grasp of reading. By knowing how they learn, you can develop strategies that make words click for them. Get ready to see, hear, and feel your child’s style. VISUAL Visual learners do best when they can see material and information right before their eyes. They often learn through examples, diagrams, and pictures in a book to help them visualize or imagine things in their minds to understand the concepts or ideas of the story. These learners may struggle to retain information that is just spoken out loud or doesn’t have some kind of imagery to
accompany it. If your child relies on their sense of sight to learn, use visual aids, like flashcards, whiteboards, charts, or drawing pictures. AUDITORY Auditory learners like vocal instruction or group discussions to process what they have read. They will benefit from reading out loud and talking about stories in a quiet setting where they aren’t distracted by outside noises. Auditory learners are especially good at noticing changes in tone and are often active participants in their classes. You can support them by asking them questions about the book they just read, encouraging them to read to you, or even recording them reading so they can listen to it later. KINESTHETIC Kinesthetic learners thrive with hands-on activities and physical movement. If your
child is active or enjoys sports and games, those might be signs that they need motion to bloom. They’re tactical, using touch and trial and error to retain information. Get their brain activated by having them act out what they’re reading, doodle as they go, or do activities associated with the book, like planting a seed after reading about gardening. They might even like to stand or bounce a ball while learning about something. At The Reading Ranch, we understand that every child learns differently, and we can tailor strategies around their unique style to keep them engaged and interested in books. Contact us today.
Gobble Up Good Reads Creative Ways to Practice Reading This Thanksgiving
FILL WITH THANKS The holiday is a perfect opportunity to get your children writing. To fit in with the theme of Thanksgiving, you can create a gratitude jar or wall where your children can write a few things they are grateful for this year. This activity gets them thinking and provides great practice in forming short sentences. Have them take turns reading the notes after dinner as well. FEAST OF FUN FINDS You can explore the crafty side of words with activities like a “pin the tail on the turkey game.” Create “tail feathers” from construction paper, mixing words related to the holiday and random words. Have your kids pick out appropriate words to pin on a paper turkey on the wall. You could also create a festive word scavenger hunt by writing words on slips of paper and hiding them around the house. Ensure the words reveal a hidden sentence when put together correctly, like “I love my family” or “I want more pumpkin pie.” These are great ways to gamify reading and writing.
Thanksgiving is a time to enjoy tasty food, be with family, and express gratitude for everything we have. This year, you and your little ones can gobble up more than turkey with entertaining, holiday-themed reading activities. From reading recipes and shopping lists to writing down three things they’re thankful for, there are plenty of ways to mix festive fun with literacy. Get ready to fill their plates and their imaginations with these easy word exercises you can do as the green bean casserole bakes. WHISK UP WORDS Ask your child to be your cooking copilot or sous chef by having them help you with your Thanksgiving shopping list and recipes. Have them read your list out loud to ensure you have all the ingredients you need, pausing on any words they might have trouble with. As you cook, they can read every step of the recipe, so they get practice and participate in the celebration preparations. This is a good way for them to engage with words in a real-life setting and continue to hone their skills.
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