Concept mapping for kids with reading difficulties

Concept mapping works efficiently with kids with reading difficulties.The reading selection is summarized into a graphic organizer and kids better understand and retain information when ideas, words and concepts are associated with images. Research tells us that the majority of students in a regular classroom need to see information in order to learn it. 

While Mind Maps won’t solve the underlying difficulties that kids with reading difficulties have, they are a very useful tool and give teachers and students an excellent boost in the right direction.

The Key Benefits of Mapping (from a dyslexic point of view):

• Few words used or needed • Can (and should) use pictures and color
• Focus learning
• Allow kids with very little written language to show their understanding
• Encourage self confidence by demonstrating knowledge and understanding in an accessible way.
• Allow students to ‘shine’ through their strengths and not being limited by their weaknesses.
• Great for displays too (this can help the teacher and other students)

I would encourage anyone who works with dyslexics to consider using Mind Maps. Get them to try it and see for themselves how useful they can be. I did and I have not regretted it!

We are using the program below to create mind maps, graphic organizers and more.

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