Teaching Visual Learners - Engaging Disability

Visual learners will learn best if you help them SEE IT! Here are some of our favorite tips and strategies.

Use sign language or hand motions
Use expressive body language when teaching
Display picture schedules
Show pictures of objects
Read big books
Integrate charts and diagrams
Locate places on maps
Watch video clips
Show images on an iPad or other technology
Show an image and look for similarities and differences
Write text on a poster board or dry erase board
Encourage the child to keep a journal for notes
Create a biblical photo booth or slideshow
Do crafts
Use picture prompts and communication folders
Have a mystery bag filled with objects to help you share the lesson
Have a welcome table with display items related to the weekly lesson and vary the items each week
Provide books in large print
Use puppets
Use flannel graphs
Act out a drama
Wear costumes
Use arrows and pointers
Vary your facial expressions
Use charts or simple line drawings
Use brightly colored visuals
Have students close their eyes and create a mental picture
Display interactive bulletin boards

See all our curriculum adaptation tips and strategies here.