Category Archives: Creative Outlets

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The Creative Outlets

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I’ve discussed here the type of school subjects that interest right-brained children most, and why. But I haven’t taken the time to discuss a category of subjects that are at the heart of a right-brained person: what I term the … Continue reading

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Teacher Talk: Math Corners

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Victoria at Unschooling Math left a comment on my blog post about Honoring Both Math Minds about how her son learns right now: His pattern block designs are counted out and planned in his head before execution. They are usually … Continue reading

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My Readers Ask: Doesn’t a Learning Disability Label Make a Child Feel Better About Himself?

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Linda Asks: How can being accused of being “lazy”, “unmotivated”, and “irresponsible” possibly feel BETTER to a person who has no control over those traits than being diagnosed with a “learning disability” that explains that these traits (disorganized, spacy, unable … Continue reading

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The Effects of a Narrow Definition of “Normal”

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You know you have an uphill battle when a group of people interested in innovating education still accept the disability labeling status quo in our schools. I must assume they think, “Oh, there needs to be upgrades, more technology, more … Continue reading

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Supporting Creative Minds from Trauma

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Along with the nation, my heart has been heavy this past week. Because of the place I’m at in my own journey of advocacy for right-brained learning, I felt a strong need to add my voice with those of others … Continue reading