My son struggles in school but comes alive when he's building things with his hands, and I don't know how to honor that without him falling behind academically.
More people experience this than they realize.
The parent faces the false choice between honoring the child's authentic way of knowing and conforming to narrow measures of intelligence.
“Where Are You with Play and learning — Vygotsky and beyond?”
Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.