Small Steps, Big Differences: A Toolkit for Parents of Children Who Fall Through the Cracks

by Hilary Craig

Each one of us learns in a different way. Traditional teaching approaches don't always suit the variety of different ways people learn-a conflict that can damage confidence and sometimes lead to failure. The key question that faces parents and teachers is how to help those who learn differently find long term success. In Small Steps, Big A Toolkit for Parents of Children Who Fall through the Cracks, author Hilary Craig challenges this question and offers parents strategies to help. The resources provided within this toolkit are framed around the core belief that all children can make progress, even if traditional learning and teaching methods in the classroom are inadequate for the way they learn. This toolkit provides support to those parents who recognize the unique abilities and talents in their children and who want practical tools to enable them to learn and succeed. Hilary Craig's experience, insight and strategies for helping children learn effectively, provide a valuable resource to accompany classroom learning. In this toolkit, she also addresses the four essential skills for effective memory, listening, attention, and social skills; and strategies to develop each of these, with the final goal to build confidence. Small Steps, Big Differences is an invaluable resource for parents to help their children increase their chances for learning success.

164 pages, Hardcover

First published March 5, 2014

Reviews

[Jane Campbell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Small Steps, Big Differences: A Toolkit for Parents of Children Who Fall Through the Cracks
So much has been written about helping children learn: an important topic tangled up with psychology, philosophy and theory. "Small Steps, Big Differences" is one of the most sensible, practical and genuinely useful resource books available today. Readable and full of easy, simple ideas to help parents, grandparents, teachers - indeed anyone who is close to children; it is invaluable for anyone challenged by children who are experiencing difficulties in learning. As the subtitle says it is a toolkit, but also good for any parent with a desire to engage in meaningful activities with their children. The games and books in the "Social Awareness" chapter is a delightful list designed to encourage fun, as well as learning. Written by an educator who clearly loves and values children, this small book should be on the list of recommended readings for teachers and parents. A quick reference and an inspiring read.