The Big What Now Book of Learning Styles: A Fresh and Demystifying Approach [Paperback]

Carol Barnier (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1, 2009

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

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About the Author

Carol Barnier has been helping people reach, teach and better understand the nontraditional learner for years. In her books, workshops, and media appearances, she has the uncommon ability to couple her trademark humor with truly useful information you can use immediately.

Product Details

• Paperback: 200 pages
• Publisher: Emerald Books (March 1, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1932096604
• ISBN-13: 978-1932096606
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.4 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #109,095 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

I was born in Heidelburg, Germany to military parents who originally hailed from Ohio. While I've lived all over the place, we regularly reconnected with Ohio (Go Killbuck!) and it is clearly the place of my roots. I never planned to be a writer, yet when I look back, it seems I was constantly writing for something or other. In any case, I began writing officially (as in seeking to have a book published) when I searched for (and couldn't find) a book to help me teach my highly distractible ADHD first born child. After pulling together the information I needed and developing teaching methods that worked, (none of which, amazingly, involving duct tape) my husband put some of them onto a website. Requests for more began to flood in, and my first book was born. This seems to be my method. Live a few years. Ponder life's challenges. Write them down. Wa la! Instant book. So far, this has kept life interesting. If life ever becomes dull, I shall cease writing and take up knife juggling.

If you're interested in learning more, feel free to follow me on Twitter! http://www.twitter.com/Carol_Barnier.
Check out my free on-line site for families with highly distractible kids at www.SizzleBop.com
Speaker information can be found at www.CarolBarnier.com
NEW!! Just launched a Church Humor Blog www.carolbarnier.wordpress.com

Customer Reviews

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My new FAVORITE HOMESCHOOL BOOK, January 16, 2010

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Cynthia E. Downes "Cindy Downes" (Broken Arrow, OK, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Big What Now Book of Learning Styles: A Fresh and Demystifying Approach (Paperback)

The Big What Now Book of Learning Styles by Carol Barnier

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.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I keep this next to my favorite chair!, February 26, 2010

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nicknatesmom (Gum Springs) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Big What Now Book of Learning Styles: A Fresh and Demystifying Approach (Paperback)

This book is always at hand for one reason...okay two...well three! 1)It is chock full of ideas that my son loves AND they work! 2)the ideas are easy to use, it's a very well organized book. 3)I don't have to spend a fortune, or even dent my grocery budget to implement the ideas! It's very user friendly, I can pick it up and put it down and NOT lose what I've read! It's one of the very few books I use all the time. I highly recommend this book to anyone, whether they homeschool or not, it really opens you up to all the myriad ways you can help your child comprehend and retain information. As an aside, if you ever get the chance to hear Carol speak...GO! But just buy this book instead of trying to take notes, it's much easier!

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Single best homeschool resource I have found!, March 1, 2010

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Vitko (NC, USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: The Big What Now Book of Learning Styles: A Fresh and Demystifying Approach (Paperback)

I'm a homeschooling mom of 5 children ages 10 yrs- 2 yrs. I've been homeschooling for 5 yrs and have spent many hours researching and reading items online, at homeschool conferences, etc. Last summer I bought this book after listening to the author speak at a homeschool convention.

No single homeschool resource has fired me up as much as this single book! I couldn't put it down. Carol Barnier has WONDERFUL and creative ideas for making our homeschool fun and exciting. These ideas aren't way out there--they are very practical and easy to implement. My kids and I have reaped the benefits of her creativity and ability to "think outside the box" throughout this school year and I am very grateful to have found such a wonderful resource to teach my "hands-on" learners.

If you are looking to make your homeschool--or just your time with your kids--both fun and educational, you will want to take a look at this book!