How I Learn
A Kid's Guide to Learning Disability
Published on 18. August 2014
Book
Paperback/Softback
32 pages
978-1-4338-1661-1 (ISBN)
Description
Gold Medal, Mom's Choice AwardsHow I Learn provides a simple explanation of why some children struggle in school, introducing a discussion of learning disability in concrete terms for younger students.
The story introduces the concept of a learning disability in concrete terms for younger students, emphasizing that they are capable of learning, but they do so in a different way. The story also supports a personalized discussion, encouraging children directly to identify their own strengths and challenges. Feelings typically associated with learning problems and strategies to promote achievement are also addressed. You can encourage an honest and accurate discussion of learning difficulties as you read through this book with your child. Emphasize that many children find school challenging. Explain, too, that children-no matter how young or old they are-can use smart strategies to help them learn.
And that's not just OK. It's GREAT!
A Note to Parents, Caregivers, and Professionals is included, with suggestions to guide discussion and help children identify their particular strengths and challenges.
The story introduces the concept of a learning disability in concrete terms for younger students, emphasizing that they are capable of learning, but they do so in a different way. The story also supports a personalized discussion, encouraging children directly to identify their own strengths and challenges. Feelings typically associated with learning problems and strategies to promote achievement are also addressed. You can encourage an honest and accurate discussion of learning difficulties as you read through this book with your child. Emphasize that many children find school challenging. Explain, too, that children-no matter how young or old they are-can use smart strategies to help them learn.
And that's not just OK. It's GREAT!
A Note to Parents, Caregivers, and Professionals is included, with suggestions to guide discussion and help children identify their particular strengths and challenges.
Reviews / Votes
Gold Medal, Mom's Choice Awardsamp ldquo The authors present some excellent strategies for students and parents in a gentle, accessible manner. amp rdquo -School Library Journal
amp ldquo A valuable resource to teach all children about strategies for learning, How I Learn is a choice pick for school library picture book collections. amp rdquo -Midwest Book Review
amp quot How I Learn will serve as an important resource for children in helping them understand their experiences with a learning disability. The language used is appropriate, supportive, and friendly, and will make this story very approachable and readable for its intended child audience. amp quot -Educational and School Psychology Newsletter
amp quot Honestly, I did not expect to like this book. I typically find these nonfiction guides to learning disabilities to be heavy-handed and depressing. But not this one....The authors also stress that children with learning differences are usually good at many things, and they should celebrate those things....This book would be good for a child who wants a nonfiction type of book about his learning difference and may need some bolstering of his self-esteem. amp quot -Esme.com
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Washington DC
United States
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: Preschool, Interest Age: From 4 to 8 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
Full-color illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 254 mm
Width: 203 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-4338-1661-1 (9781433816611)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Brenda S. Miles, PhD, is a pediatric neuropsychologist who has worked in hospital, rehabilitation, and school settings. She is an author and co-author of several books for children, including The Moment You Were Born: A Story for You and Your Premature Baby, Stickley Sticks to It!: A Frog amp rsquo s Guide to Getting Things Done, Chicken or Egg: Who Comes First? and Princess Penelopea Hates Peas: A Tale of Picky Eating and Avoiding Catastropeas. Brenda encourages children of all ages to dream big, find joy, and embrace adventure.
Colleen A. Patterson, MA, is a psychologist who has worked with children of all ages in hospital and school settings. She moves her mood by running and frequently races in support of children's mental health. She has coauthored two books with Magination Press, How I Learn: A Kid's Guide to Learning Disability and -2-3 A Calmer Me: Helping Children Cope When Emotions Get Out of Control. Follow her on Twitter: psychbooks4kid
Jane Heinrichs studied illustration at Camberwell College of Arts in London, England. Her first book, Magic at the Museum, was short-listed for amp quot Best-Illustrated Book amp quot at the Manitoba Book Awards. Visit her at www.janeheinrichs.net and follow her on Facebook: JaneHeinrichs Twitter: JaneHeinrichs Instagram JaneHeinrichs
Colleen A. Patterson, MA, is a psychologist who has worked with children of all ages in hospital and school settings. She moves her mood by running and frequently races in support of children's mental health. She has coauthored two books with Magination Press, How I Learn: A Kid's Guide to Learning Disability and -2-3 A Calmer Me: Helping Children Cope When Emotions Get Out of Control. Follow her on Twitter: psychbooks4kid
Jane Heinrichs studied illustration at Camberwell College of Arts in London, England. Her first book, Magic at the Museum, was short-listed for amp quot Best-Illustrated Book amp quot at the Manitoba Book Awards. Visit her at www.janeheinrichs.net and follow her on Facebook: JaneHeinrichs Twitter: JaneHeinrichs Instagram JaneHeinrichs