Dear Readers, Every now and then, I get to do something that refreshes my mind, my body, or both. This week, my brain was the lucky winner. At a workshop on assistive technology, I learned some new tricks and discovered some great gadgets. My personal favorite was the metal measuring tape with a digital readout.
Puff paint is great for the tactile learner.
It gives a raised surface to a spelling word or a multiplication table that can be traced as your child is trying to memorize the information. Highlighter tape can be used and then removed without damaging the printed page. This makes having to photocopy borrowed books or buying your own copy to mark up a thing of the past. Understand how your child learns and then take a stroll in your local gadget shops, office supply, and hardware stores. Some kids need additional time and tools to help them read, write, and spell.