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MY CHILD

I WANT TO KNOW MY CHILD BETTER



WHAT DO I KNOW ABOUT MY

CHILD?What else I need to know aboutmy child?

Let ’ s do some work together



PERSONALITY THROUGHDRAWINGS



Interpretation we are going to look at the trunk, the limbs, the

leaves, the roots, and a few other details,including the general impression.

Like with any other test, please take thisinterpretation with a grain of salt!

…a nd do n’t forget to have fun with it!



TRUNKThe trunk represents the sense of who you are, andhow intact your personality is.Heavy lines or shadings indicate anxiety.If the trunk is small, you may feel weak; if it is large,you have more strength.If the tree is split in the middle, as if it had been hit bylightning, you may feel very fragile inside.



LIMBSThey symbolize the efforts you make to get connected to theworld around you and how you support your needs to survive.

Detached limbs can indicate difficulties to reach out and gethelp. Small branches show limited skills in reaching out, whilebig branches may make you a bit overbearing in your quest tomeet your needs.

Club-shaped or very pointy branches reveal aggressiveness.

Knotted or twisted branches – as well as knots or twists in thebark – may represent twisted efforts to reach out.

Dead branches mean hopelessness. When the tree is in theshape of a ball, and no branches are detailed, you may bevery careful in the experiences and people you choose .



They show that your efforts to reach out aresuccessful.Without leaves, you may feel barren. When theleaves are detached from the branches, thenurturing you get could be unpredictable.

Pointy leaves may indicate an aggressivebehaviour. Extremely detailed leaves couldreveal some obsessive-compulsive tendencies.



ROOTS They are what grounds you and show how muchin touch you are with reality.

No roots can mean insecurity and lack ofgrounding. Large roots can indicate excessiveconcern with testing your reality. You proceedslowly. Dead roots could be a feeling of being

disconnected from reality, leading to emptiness.



OTHER DETAILS» Fruits provide a sense of accomplishment. Apples reveal a

high need for nurturing.» Knotholes could reveal an absence of self-control or even a

trauma, and the height up the tree shows the age of thistrauma.

» Small animals may give an idea of what is happening in yoursubconscious mind, depending on the type of animal.

» A weeping willow could indicate depression.



The True Colours Personality Test theory dates back

to Hippocrates' assertion that there are four distinctpatterns of human behaviour.There are several versions available of the TrueColours Personality Test.It can be a fun way for parents and teachers toidentify the personality traits of children .



LET’S HAVE SOME FUN!!!

ARE YOU ORANGE, BLUE, GOLD OR

GREEN??



…What Is Your Child’sLearning Style?

1. Auditory: Tell Me

» People with a strength for auditory learning tend to rememberinformation they hear and discuss. About 30% of the population prefers

learning with an auditory style.

Strategies that tap into the strengths of auditory learners:

» Use recordings of material to be learned» Participate in discussions or discussion groups» Have questions read out loud» Receive verbal instructions» Read written information out loud



2. Visual: Show Me

» People with a strength for visual learning tend to processinformation by visualizing and seeing it. About 65% of thepopulation prefers to learn visually.

Strategies that tap into the strengths of visual learners: » Use colours to organize» Receive written instructions and lists» Look at graphics like film, flow charts, or diagrams» Use visualization when memorizing information» Take detailed notes» Draw graphics



3. Kinaesthetic: Let Me» People with a strength for kinaesthetic learning process

information best by doing and moving. They prefer hands-onactivities. About 5% of the population favours a kinaestheticstyle.

Strategies that tap into the strengths of kinaestheticlearners:

» Experience things using models or hands on lab work

» Take breaks for movement» Use the sense of touch» Type information to reinforce it» Walk or exercise while learning» Take part in role-playing



Auditory learners are typically good at absorbinginformation from spoken words. Strategies that work wellfor auditory learners include:» Talking to themselves or with others about what they’re

learning» Reciting important information aloud, perhaps recording

it and playing it back» Reading a book and listening to the audio book at the

same time» Using word associations» Setting information to a tune and singing it to help

remember it» Limiting distracting noises



» Prefer to be active while studying and may not beable to focus while sitting still. Strategies forkinaesthetic learners include:

» Reading aloud and tracking words on a page with afinger» Writing things down multiple times to commit them to

memory» Highlighting and underlining» Playing with a stress ball or toy while studying» Moving around or taking frequent breaks» Doing hands-on activities, such as building models or

playing games



» Benefit from seeing information on a chalkboard orin an illustration and may grow impatient listeningfor long periods of time. Strategies for visuallearners include:

» Using flash cards» Studying charts, tables, and maps

» Drawing illustrations» Writing things down and reviewing notes» Highlighting and underlining» Color-coding information



Be a stage manager. Make sure your child has a quiet, well-lit place to do

homework. Make sure necessary materials (paper, pencils,dictionary) are available.Be a motivator.

Homework provides a great opportunity for you to tell yourchild how important school is. Be positive about homework.

The attitude you express will be the attitude your childacquires.

Be a role model.When your child does homework, don’t sit and watch TV. If

your child is reading, you read, too. If your child is doingmath, balance your check book. Help your child see that the

skills he is practicing are related to things you do as anadult.



Be a monitor.

Watch your child for signs of failure andfrustration. If your child asks for help, provideguidance, not answers. If frustration sets in,

suggest a short break.Be a mentor.

When the teacher asks that you play a role inhomework, do it. If homework is meant to be

done alone, stay away. Homework is a greatway for kids to develop lifelong learning skills.

Over involvement can be a bad thing.



… AND GOOD LUCK!

“Being a parent is a 24h job.Nobody is doing it perfectly!”

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