Let’s Talk About Hearing
Girls hear better than boys.
Especially those higher pitches.
What does this mean for learning?
Your son isn’t ignoring you. He might genuinely not hear you from across the room.
Move closer when giving important instructions to boys.
Simple as that.
Movement Matters
Watch a classroom of boys.
They fidget.
They tap.
They seem restless.
Here’s the secret: That movement helps them learn.
Girls can typically sit still longer.
Neither way is wrong.
Both ways work.
The Visual World
Boys see things in motion.
Their drawings show action: cars zooming, balls flying, heroes fighting.
Girls notice details.
Colors matter more.
Their artwork often shows relationships and connections.
Writing It Down
Early grades: Girls often write better.
Their fine motor skills develop sooner.
Boys might struggle with handwriting.
But give them time.
They’ll catch up.
Focus and Attention
Boys lock onto tasks.
Single focus.
One thing at a time.
Girls often multitask better.
They notice what’s happening around them.
Again, both approaches work.
Emotions in Learning
Girls usually verbalize feelings easily.
“I’m frustrated with this math problem.”
Boys might show emotions differently.
Through action.
Through movement.
Through silence.
What This Means for Parents
- Accept different learning styles
- Adjust your approach
- Allow movement when needed
- Move closer when giving instructions to boys
- Provide quiet spaces when needed
- Offer choices in how to show learning
Remember This
Every child is unique.
These are patterns, not rules.
Use this knowledge as a tool.
Not as a limit.
Take Action Today
Watch your children learn.
Notice their patterns.
Adapt your teaching.
Trust their process.
Because understanding differences…
Helps us teach better.
Helps us parent better.
Helps us support better.
And that’s what matters most.
Based on insights from “Gender Matters” by Leonard Sax
