There are three main types of learning styles that educators need to remember when planning classroom lessons. The three main learning styles are auditory, visual, and kinesthetic learners. All the students in the class are different types of learners. It is essential that teachers integrate all types of styles into their daily lessons. One of the schools I worked in asked teachers to indicate what type of learning style their specific lessons were suited to. We had to put V (visual), A (auditory) or K (kinesthetic) next to the activities. I thought this was a great idea because it challenged teachers to demonstrate how to involve a visual in their lesson or activity. When teachers began incorporating visual elements into their lessons, they realized that it was beneficial for all students, not just those with special needs. This topic was covered in the article “Visual Tools Make a Difference,” written by the publisher of Disability Solutions, where it was discussed in the context of differentiated instruction in the classroom. This is where a teacher “uses a variety of methods to demonstrate what he or she is learning about a topic” (p. 2). Using differentiated instruction methods in the classroom is the best teaching method that encourages progress for all types of learners. I had implemented several visual strategies in my classroom when I was teaching a self-contained classroom at a middle school. I implemented several behavioral strategies. like a photo of the child raising their hand and the words raise your hand at the bottom for students who have difficulty calling gout. This is a great way to provide a nonverbal prompt to encourage the student to respond correctly. The teacher would show the picture...in the middle of the sheet......adapt to their level by giving them the appropriate supports they need. A student can show their understanding by combining pictures and visuals or if they cannot read the words, they can use the visual strategies to guide them through homework. Visual strategies are essential to use in the classroom and contribute to the success of all students, not just students with learning or language needs. Works cited Dell A., Newton D. and Petroff J, (2008). Assistive technology in the classroom. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey: Pearson Education Inc. Elmo Projector Information (http://www.elmousa.com/)Enoch-Gelbard Foundation (2003). Focus: Visual strategies. Disability Solutions, pp 1-15.Shank, M., Smith, S., Turnbull, A. and Turnbull, R. (2004). Exceptional lives Special education in today's schools 4th edition. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education.