All children want to learn, but so often we give students a key to unlock their understanding of a new concept only to discover that it was the wrong key. The question then becomes, WHAT NOW? Carol Barnier delivers a fresh and demystifying approach to learning styles. You'll find answers and so much more. You, the newly energized "Keeper of the Keys," will now have access to the following ideas that will help you find the right key to unlock a love of learning in your K-12th grade child: - Spelling activities for every type of learner - 40 things to do that gets kids writing- Creative ideas that make history exciting and memorable - Science that is delight-driven and fun - Different approaches to teaching math that actually work - The amazing power of the ditty (over 20 fun examples included) - Surprising ways to learn geography so that it sticks This is my new "Favorite Homeschool Book." Everyone in education should have a copy. Here's why: 1. It explains learning styles and the problems of labeling children with any system 2. It shows you how to use multiple learning styles to teach your children - the best way to learn! 3. It provides hundreds of ideas for teaching your children using all the senses. The ideas by themselves are worth the price of the book. This is not the kind of book you read once. Instead, you need to keep it someplace handy where you will read, reread, and try out the ideas one at a time. As you discover activities that work for your child, mark them for future use and try some more. The book is divided into sections: Section one explains learning styles and how to use the book. Section two contains ideas for spelling, writing, math, history, geography and science, as well as one chapter that provide review ideas for any subject. Activities range from textured writing and jump rope spelling to singing the elements and learning the planets by rotating around trees. A bonus unit study on geography is included to demonstrate how to teach using a book or movie as the basis for your study. There are ideas for all grades from K-12 and many can be used for every grade. By using this resource, you're bound to find a way to reach that child who doesn't seem to be learning, as well as enrich the learning of those who are already well on their way. I consider this an essential resource for homeschoolers. It would benefit classroom teachers as well, as most of the ideas can be used in a classroom. By Cynthia E. Downes - Published on Amazon.com .