Pencil vs Pen debate

Saturday, June 11, 2022 by Brittany Bright | Uncategorized

This week I’ve been doing some reading and watching of videos all about writing.  When you have a kiddo who struggles with it, you are constantly looking for new and better ways to provide support.   

One piece this week really caught my eye.  The idea itself wasn’t anything new.  I’ve heard for many years to let students write with pen vs pencil. not to let them erase, etc. Often the reason for this was tied into seeing the revisions and edits, or to not taking the time to erase and rewrite.  

So what was different?  It was the reason so many of our kiddos constantly feel the need to resharpen or to resist writing with a pencil altogether. The idea was around the sensory pieces involved in using a pencil.  For students who need consistency and routines and a sense of “sameness”, a pencil provides nothing!   The pencil lead is constantly changing from sharp to dull. The pencil itself then changes size, shape, and even weight.  Even the feel of the pencil might change based on how it is sharpened.  

Kids with multi-sensory needs are at a disadvantage before they even attempt to start writing.  

Now I know, many are using computers and such to write as well.  But writing implements are still used often for many things.   So- I’ll be making sure there are pencils and lots of pens for my students to use.   Which type is your favorite? 

Welcome to Summer!!

Wednesday, June 1, 2022 by Brittany Bright | Uncategorized

Welcome to Summer!!   Summer is a great time for relaxation, enjoying friends and family, and breaking away from the hustle and bustle of the school year!  It is also the perfect time to help your child keep working on skills at a slower and more individualized pace.  This is where Summer tutoring can come into play.   I can help your child keep working on skills that were most recently mastered, help talk through books and response writing, and keep routines and best practices in practice so there is no loss of skill.   Let me know how I can help your family! 

Welcome to Bright Minds Education

Saturday, May 7, 2022 by Brittany Bright | Uncategorized

Hi everyone!  Welcome to my tutoring platform!! I am excited for you to be here as we begin our tutoring journey together!   I truly look forward to working with your child (children)!  I truly believe in an open line of communication as well.  Please let me know how I can help partner with you to make this experience the very best for your child!

Brittany Bright