When a child is struggling, our instinct is often to push harder—more practice, more reminders, more effort.

But what if the struggle isn’t a lack of ability…
What if it’s a mismatch in how learning is being delivered?

In this episode of The Grace-Filled Classroom, we explore whylearning styles matter most when a child is struggling—emotionally, academically, or both. You’ll hear why frustration, avoidance, and meltdowns are often the first signals that learning has stopped aligning with a child’s brain, and how small shifts in approach can make a powerful difference.

We’ll talk about:
• Why struggle is information—not failure
• What emotional signs often show up before academics fall apart
• How different learning styles experience struggle differently
• Why changing how we teach doesn’t mean lowering expectations
• How flexible approaches and assessments can restore confidence
• And why teaching differently can turn mistakes into part of learning—not a stopping point

This episode is for parents, homeschool parents, and teachers who know a child is capable but feel stuck watching learning become hard, heavy, or discouraging.

You don’t need to fix your child.
You may just need to teach differently.