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For Better Reading Comprehension, Try Drawing
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Brain research in the past 15 years has shown that drawing is even more effective than notetaking at aiding with memory, understanding, and overall brain engagement because drawing goes beyond just parroting back what we’ve read. Turning words into visual images requires us to restructure the content into something new, and that depth of thinking creates more active readers. This blog post provides practical strategies for connecting reading and drawing for students of all ages!