Welcome to the Learn Their Way podcast, where we teach strategies designed to help students understand how they learn best and find success in and out of the classroom.
I’m your host, Melissa Droegemueller, and in each episode, we’ll discuss a new topic related to how children learn and grow in order to help parents empower their kids to learn their way.
In this episode of Learn Their Way, we'll discuss teaching time management strategies to kids. As a very type-A person who likes organization and structure, I think it's important for my kids to follow a schedule...most of the time. But the more opportunities my kids have to take ownership of their daily routines and find their own favorite time management strategies, the better.
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1 Nov 2021
Episode 9: Multiple Intelligences
Growing up, I believed there was just one “right” way to be smart. These days, we know that's wrong.
In this episode of Learn Their Way, we’re going to discuss Howard Gardner’s theory of multiple intelligences. By learning more about this framework, we can nurture our children’s strengths and help them develop their weaker areas.
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17 Oct 2021
Episode 8: Personality Styles & Education
Whether you are homeschooling or supporting your kids in a classroom setting, understanding personality styles can help you nurture and support their educational needs.
In this episode of Learn Their Way, we’re going to dive into the Myers-Briggs framework -- specifically how the introversion/extroversion and judging/perceiving tendencies can impact learning.
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4 Oct 2021
Episode 7: Use Caution with Labels
As adults, it’s really easy for us to put labels on kids. Shy, wild, reserved, outgoing. Smart, stubborn, dawdler, defiant.
It’s normal that we have ideas about who our kids are and who they’re going to grow up to be. But we need to step back, and let our kids decide that for themselves. They will tell us who they are.
In this episode of Learn Their Way, we’ll talk about why we need to be careful putting labels on our kids -- even positive ones -- and why we all need to take a break and rest every once in a while.
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20 Sept 2021
Episode 6: Your Child is NOT Behind
It’s completely normal to worry that our kids are falling behind, whether it’s reaching developmental milestones, keeping up with their peers, or meeting state standards.
In this episode, we’ll share a few more tips for personalizing learning for your kids, at home and in the classroom. We’ll also provide a bit of context and lots of encouragement when it comes to healthy child development. All that really matters is that our kids are making progress at their own pace.
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13 Sept 2021
Episode 5: Strengthening Attention Spans
The most common concern I hear from parents is that their children can’t sit still, can’t focus, can’t stay on task — at meals, during school or homework time, or when a parent is talking.
It is completely NORMAL for children to have short attention spans. That doesn’t mean we can’t work on it, to build stamina over time.
In this episode of Learn Their Way, you’ll hear five simple, practical tips for strengthening attention spans at home.
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31 Aug 2021
Episode 4: Learning Styles Activities {at Home}
In last week’s episode of Learn Their Way, we discussed whether or not learning styles are a myth. Even if they are a bunch of “hooey,” understanding all the different ways that children learn can help us personalize their learning experience at home.
In this episode, you will hear a variety of fun and simple learning styles activities for kids at home, whether you are homeschooling or helping with homework.
We’ll also talk about how to identify your child’s preferred learning styles and explain why some of your toughest parenting struggles may be related to learning styles.
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21 Aug 2021
Episode 3: Myths About Learning Styles
Our kids are all unique, and, as their parents, we get to inspire, empower, and encourage them to learn their way. And the first step to personalizing their learning at home and in the classroom is understanding what makes them unique.
Learning styles can be a helpful tool for ensuring that children are given lots of opportunities to learn something new. They can also help us communicate better with teachers, navigate homework struggles, and enjoy learning together.
In this episode, we discuss three myths about learning styles and how we can use them to help our children learn, in and out of the classroom.
Resources:
https://vark-learn.com/the-vark-questionnaire/ (https://vark-learn.com/the-vark-questionnaire/)
https://youtu.be/rhgwIhB58PA (https://youtu.be/rhgwIhB58PA)
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13 Aug 2021
Episode 2: Learning is a Journey
Just like there is no one “right” path for a road trip, there is also no one RIGHT way to learn. There is only the right way for your child and your family. Every journey will be different because our children are all unique!
One of my favorite quotes ascribed to Madeline Hunter says, “Expecting all children the same age to learn from the same materials is like expecting all children the same age to wear the same size clothing.”
Great teachers -- and great parents -- strive to understand how a child learns best, so that they can find success in and out of the classroom.
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8 Aug 2021
Episode 1: Welcome to Learn Their Way
Are you a parent who is passionate about learning? Do you want your children to enjoy school and find success IN and OUT of the classroom? Then welcome to Learn Their Way!
In this week’s introductory episode, host Melissa Droegemueller will share a bit of her learning journey story -- from loving school as a child to becoming a teacher -- and what she learned about education along the way.
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