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The Problem is Some Kids Are Struggling to Learn…
But It’s Not Their Fault!

Monday, October 20, 2025

Dale McCormac

Let’s face it—learning today can feel like a constant struggle for many children, especially those aged 7 to 13. Despite their intelligence and effort, too many kids:

Forget what they study hours after learning it
• Struggle with spelling, math facts, and vocabulary
• Get overwhelmed by reading or retaining key information
• Feel frustrated and lose confidence


This isn’t just a school issue—it’s a life issue. Because how a child learns during these formative years directly impacts their self-esteem, motivation, and future success.
But here’s the truth no one tells you: the problem isn’t your child—it’s the strategy.

When Traditional Learning Falls Short

In most classrooms, children are expected to absorb and recall information through repetition and rote memorization. They’re told to "try harder" or “pay more attention” when they forget things. But rarely are they taught how their brain actually works—or how to use it efficiently.
Children learn differently. Some are visual, some are auditory, and others are kinesthetic (movement-based). Yet most educational methods ignore this.

What happens next?

• A bright child gets labelled as "lazy" or "distracted"
• They begin to believe they’re just “not smart enough”
• They avoid reading, hate spelling tests, and fear math homework
• Their learning gaps grow bigger over time

This is where many parents feel helpless, and many children start to check out.
But what if we flipped the script?
What if we taught children how to learn—in a way that makes sense to their brain?

The 5 Step Easy Learning System ...

The 5 Step Easy Learning System was developed to do just that. It’s built on the pioneering work of Don Blackerby, an educational consultant, US College Dean and NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) specialist who spent decades studying how the most effective learners succeed—and how to replicate their methods for every child.
Blackerby believed that learning was not about natural talent, but about using the brain the right way.

His groundbreaking book “Rediscover the Joy of Learning” introduced practical NLP strategies to unlock every child’s potential—especially those who had been labelled with learning difficulties or ADHD. The core idea?   If you change the process, you change the outcome.

The 5 Step Easy Learning System takes this idea and puts it into a simple, easy-to-follow method for mastering five essential areas of learning:

The 5 Core Learning Areas ...

1. Spelling – See It, Store It, Recall It

Most kids are taught to spell by writing words over and over again. But Don Blackerby found that excellent spellers visualize the word in their mind.
Our system teaches kids to "look up and to the left" (a visual recall position in NLP) and create a mental picture of the word—just like taking a snapshot.

🔁 They learn to:
• Picture the word in their mind
• Break it into syllables or patterns
• Recall it visually, not phonetically

This dramatically increases accuracy and retention—especially for kids who “just can’t remember” how to spell tricky words.

2. Math – Picture the Process

Math struggles often come from a poor understanding of how to think about numbers. The 5 Step System helps kids turn abstract math into something they can see.
Whether it’s visualizing number lines, using finger anchors (another NLP strategy), or breaking multi-step problems into “mental movies,” kids begin to grasp math as a story instead of a mystery.
📈 They learn to:
• See math as patterns and pictures
• Use their internal dialogue to talk through steps
• Stay focused and calm while problem-solving
Math anxiety drops. Confidence grows.

3. Vocabulary – Connect, Feel, Use

Learning new words isn’t just about memorizing definitions—it’s about connecting meaning to emotion and usage. NLP teaches that emotional memory is powerful. That’s why we show children how to anchor words to real-life experiences and visual associations.
📚 They learn to:
• Create mental movies of word meanings
• Link new vocabulary to familiar images
• Practice using words in context, out loud and in writing
Now vocabulary becomes a game of discovery—not a chore of memorization.

4. Facts & Data – Link It, Layer It, Lock It In

Whether it's historical dates or science facts, children often struggle to remember “random” information. The key is to make those facts un-random by linking them together in a story or visual map.
🎯 They learn to:
• Build mind maps to organize data
• Use memory pegs, mnemonics, and chunking
• Make it personal and emotional for longer retention
Facts stick because they’re no longer isolated—they’re part of a pattern.

5. Reading to Remember – Active Minds, Lasting Meaning

Most children read passively, scanning text without retaining it. The 5 Step Easy Learning System teaches “reading with intention.”
Kids are trained to engage their imagination as they read, turning descriptions into mental images. They learn to stop, ask questions, predict outcomes, and summarize.
📖 They learn to:
• Visualize what they read in real-time
• Create meaning through internal dialogue
• Use symbols, mind maps, or doodles to remember key points
Now reading becomes an active journey—one where meaning lasts long after the book is closed.

Why It Works!!!

Each of these five steps is rooted in the core NLP belief: the brain likes what is vivid, meaningful, and connected. The 5 Step Easy Learning System empowers kids to build their own internal toolkit for success.
It doesn’t just “work for some kids”—it works for every brain type, because it honours the different ways children process information. Whether your child is more visual, auditory, or movement-based, this system adapts to their strengths.

From Surviving to Thriving ..

Your child is not broken. They don’t need to be fixed. They need to be understood.
The 5 Step Easy Learning System isn’t just another program. It’s a new lens—a powerful, brain-based approach to help kids aged 7 to 13 finally get how learning works for them.

And when they do? They thrive.
✅ Better memory
✅ Faster learning
✅ Higher confidence
✅ A renewed joy for learning

It’s not magic. It’s just smart learning.

So if you’re tired of watching your child struggle with spelling, math, reading, or retention—don’t wait for another report card to tell you something’s wrong. Show them how to take control of their learning, starting today.

🎉 Because every child deserves to know what success feels like—and now, they can.

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