Unicorns Are Real: A Right-Brained Approach to Learning

by Barbara Meister Vitale

Offers a different approach to teaching learning-disabled children phonics, math, writing, music, and problem-solving

Genres: Education, Nonfiction, Parenting

174 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published February 1, 1982

Reviews

[Dunja Tomić · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Od tebe najviše želim da me prihvatiš onakvog kakav jesam." - Hugh Prather

Koliko je teško nekada prihvatiti neku različitost/odskakanje od uobičajenog kod samog sebe, a kamoli kod drugih...
Otkad radim u školi, naučila sam da svaki dan nosi novu priliku za bolji pristup i bolju komunikaciju sa djecom. Svaki dan nova snaga i nova nada.
Čitajući ovu knjigu doživjela sam nekoliko "klikova" i iskreno se veselim isprobati neke od strategija u svojoj učionici. ❤️

[Emilou · Rating 5 out of 5]

It was an interesting read. I have gone to school to be a teacher, but I did not go into the profession. I have been a substitute teacher, my husband is a school teacher, and I have two children. This book has so many interesting ideas about right-brain thinkers. I have found out that I am somewhere in the middle of left and right-brain thinking, but my oldest son is a left-brain thinker. I'm surprised that many of these concepts were not taught when I went through the teaching program.

[Amy · Rating 4 out of 5]

I thought this was a great practical use book for those that lean toward right-brained learning. This was written in 1982, so dated as far as research goes, but the 65 simple learning activities are worth the read. I was surprised that the word "dyslexic" was never mentioned, because right-brained learning is so similar. I have struggled homeschooling difficult to teach children for years and was surprised that I have been using many if these methods unknowingly through trial and error working with my children. There are definitely some activities I am going to use in my learning plans this year. I would especially recommend this to anyone with dyslexic children.

[Tracey · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is an older book with ideas that can be used today and are. What I found interesting is the "eye movement" section. It totally supports what I have learned about in the book "In Search of Peter's Shadow," studying the eye movements of struggling learners.

While the book is dated it still contains information we can use today. I recommend this book for teachers of young students, preK - 3rd.

[Carmela · Rating 4 out of 5]

There are some classic examples of strategies to help children with learning differences in this book, but the most significance is that this was a practical, pioneering effort to understand the learning process. Good stuff.

[Denise · Rating 3 out of 5]

Anita loaned me this book. The edition I read was from 1982 and a lot has changed in brain research since then but I found several useful ideas. One thing I realized as I read was the in Reading Recovery we do a lot of the things she suggested.

[Alicia]

This book has helpful alternative tips and strategies for "right brained" children. I'm not sure the science is up to date, but there are some great strategies to try with any kid from an experienced teacher.