Characteristics of

RIGHT Brain Preference

• maybe more interested in the whole idea than in details
• impatient with routine
• mercurial-bursts of energy or lethargy
• loses track of time
• can be unfocussed or scattered
• jumps to conclusions
• focuses on current interests
• has difficulty following through on ideas

Teaching Strategies

• become personal - emotional connections are important
• use active learning techniques
• present material in a variety of ways
• use games
• make flashcards
• colour code blends/digraphs/silent letter combinations
• incorporate or encourage movement while learning or reading
• trace letters and words