Misunderstood Minds

This is a companion site to the PBS Special on Learning Differences and Disabilities. There is great info here!  Try it out here. 

If you never struggled as a student, here is an opportunity to experience, what school is like for too many students. It is vital we have empathy for what struggling learners experience on a daily basis.

PBS.org has created a set of interactive activities which offer the chance to simulate reading disabilities, writing disabilities or attentional issues. Try it out here.  

                     

Free Flash Card Maker  Make math and vocabulary practice as easy as 1,2,3 -- create your own math and vocabulary flash cards with this easy tool! http://www.scholastic.com/parents/resources/game/tools/flash-card-maker?cid=PNL/e/20130509///Elementary/flashcardmakertool///RET/1478541/&ym_MID=1478541&ym_rid=10748929

Spelling Wizard       Try these 2 fun ways to help your kids memorize spelling words. They really help kids study! http://www.scholastic.com/parents/resources/game/reading-activities/spelling-wizard

Friendly Greetings From Around the World

Teach your child ways to say "Hello" from every corner of the globe. http://www.scholastic.com/parents/resources/article/writing-activities/friendly-greetings-around-world

Check out these fun practice sheets:

        

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