The Clara James Approach to learning
When it comes to learning we are all individuals.
The past 20+ years have taught me that no matter our learning style if the child is engaged and relaxed they are more likely to learn.
If we just keep giving them the same resources, varied over and over again, all we are doing is giving them one place in their brains to find the information. However, by giving them a variety of resources we can make it more interesting, more relevant, and help them to create multiple memories so that when they need to recall the information, they have more places they can go to in order to find it.
If we can boost their confidence as well as their knowledge we will make their life and ours easier.
For 20 years now I've been fascinated by different learning styles: ASD, Dyslexia, ADHD. The purpose of this podcast is to share my findings with you, so that maybe what I've learned will be of help to you too.
The Clara James Approach to learning
Supporting reading
Hello and welcome! I'm Dawn from Clara James Tutoring. With World Book Day approaching, many parents are concerned because their children dislike reading. My oldest daughter wasn't keen on it either.
At Clara James, we've developed a game called the Dotty Board Game to make reading fun and less intimidating. The game involves sharing reading tasks among players as they move around a board with coloured dots—each colour represents who reads next.
The point is not to stress over when your turn will come but to enjoy the process together. Remember, kids don't have to stick to traditional books; magazines or blogs count too!
To engage them further, tailor the materials like using images related to their interests or playing games that incorporate what they've read into creative activities like word searches or drawing storyboards.
Reading should be enjoyable, so help your child if needed and keep expectations realistic—celebrate even small achievements in reading progress.
Finally, for World Book Day—and every day—consider audiobooks as an alternative way for children to connect with stories while following along in print.
I hope these tips help you encourage a love of reading in your child. Enjoy World Book Day! Check out more resources at Clara James Pro (link below).
The Clara James Approach
See you next time!