Oct. 29, 2009 - On Cloud Nine Training
On Cloud Nine was developed by Lindamood-Bell. The company is best know (I think) as Visualizing and Verbalizing. I was so excited to get to go to this training, because I have been using this at home and I wanted to make sure I was doing it right. Also I was hoping it would give me insight to their Visualizing and Verbalizing program.
Their approach in math is going from concrete to imagery then to paper. They say that we assume that children go from concrete (manipulatives) to understanding the process well enough for paper work. They teach that children need to understand how to visualize the number or process, say it, then write it. This way it stays with them and they actually understand the process and it's not just memorization. I am going to check all 3 kids to make sure they are understanding the process of math.
One of the best things is that they have developed a ladder process, and a way to check to make sure the child understands the concept. I love it, because now I understand I wasn't doing the whole process, I had missed the double checking.
It was awesome. I am so glad that I went. The funny part is that my brain really did hurt, cause I was trying to focus and learn. I wonder if that's they way my ds w/autism feels.
My hope is to go next year to the actual 2 day training on Visualing and Verbalizing. We will just have to see what next year holds.
Comments
Oct. 31, 2009 - Lovely..
Posted by JoyfulHeart4Him
Your family is lovely.
Seems like you enjoy taking pictures as much as I do. Your blog looks great.
Congrats on HSB of the Week-!
Bless you and your family,
Shannon @ JoyfulHeart4Him
Oct. 31, 2009 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Anonymous
Congratulations on being blogger of the week.
April
