Educational opportunities happen in many forms, for many learners the visual impact of images help seal in the learning process. Where there are challenges to learning, such as autism and developmental delays there is long standing research on the powerful impact of images in the learning process.
Canvas photos allow you to find creative ways to enhance learning. The fact that you can use photo software to add text or effects allows the learning to be easy. Affordable costs, and a wide range of sizes mean that the learning can be effortless.
We live in an electronic age; nearly every phone comes with a camera. Important moments are easily captured, important learning events can be captured as an image. Imagine the teaching moments possible for chores, grooming and basic reading for small children.
For the foreign language student, seeing the word in the pop of color can make both the learning easy and add great cultural art to the walls. Image the color of fruit and vegetables in multiple languages in sets on the wall. The canvas photos allow great groupings, and allow you to easily and quickly change out images. This is a great way to showcase the local seasonal foods as they change. In the kitchen there are a myriad of opportunities to use images to reinforce learning, while creating a great décor of bright, vibrant images.
Imagine teaching opportunities in playrooms, or even teaching where things should go. The canvas photo could allow you to clearly identify the proper home for toys, books and clothing. The smaller versions of the canvas photos could be used to identify cubby areas for each child. This is where book bags should be; this is the area for shoes. The canvas photo can be small and clever or big and bold.
For a child with verbal challenges the image can allow them to communicate. Images on the wall can allow them to both learn the concept and yet communicate with others. There are studies that illustrate the use of images, along with verbal cues and cognitive mapping can allow even non-verbal children to learn to communicate better. The canvas photo could allow a simple, quick and affordable communication and learning process throughout the home.
Whether you are teaching new languages, trying to teach children to put their things away or want to highlight special events or home learning opportunities, the affordable and flexible options of the canvas photos will allow an effective learning environment that can change and grow with your child.
Wednesday, February 15th, 2012, 10:24 am | 
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