Does your child need quiet homework or study time? Is your child attracted to colors, a great speller or thinks for awhile before commenting on information? These are traits of a person who prefers a visual learning a style.

Visual learners learn by seeing things.  In the classroom they benefit from:

• Using charts, outlines, time-lines, textbooks, PowerPoint presentations of information
• Note taking, make lists, writing information and highlighting main points
• Limiting visual distractions from windows or classmates by seating near the front of the room
• Writing down multiple step verbal directions
• Asking for clarification of verbal information given in class
• Making and using flashcards to learn facts and definitions
• Assessing knowledge through diagramming, making a list, or showing a process (Best types of tests for them require these skills.)

Homework Hints for Visual Learners:

• Find a location for homework that is away from T.V., other children,  views out of windows and other visual distractions.
• Schedule 5 minute breaks from homework every 20 to 30 minutes.
• Use colorful pens and paper.
• Use flashcards for math facts or definitions.
• Use a calculator to check math homework problems.
• Outline and use different colored highlights to categorize information.
• Practice communicating knowledge in writing and then read it out loud.
• Write in a journal to note what has been learned daily in class.

The visual learning style has the most members. Keep in touch with what works best for your student. Tutor Doctor can help to discover and work with your student’s learning style. Contact us at 636-357-4500 or check out our website at www.tutordoctorstl.com.

Maureen Murray-Barthelme