The Problem:
Many children struggle in math not because they can’t think logically, but because they can’t “see” the numbers in their minds. They get lost in steps or forget what they were doing halfway through a problem. These gaps aren’t about intelligence—they’re about mental imagery.
Causes:
- No training in mental visualization skills
- Heavy focus on steps and symbols, not number meaning
- Weak working memory from lack of active recall
The Shenmo Solution:
Shenmo specializes in developing mental pictures through abacus practice. Children start by seeing beads physically, then learn to picture them mentally. Within months, they build an inner screen where math becomes a movie, not a mystery. In Zwolle, one boy said, “Now I just close my eyes and the answer appears.”
Steps for Parents and Teachers:
- Use stories, movement, and drawing to explain math
- Help children “picture the problem” before solving
- Try Shenmo’s mental image training for deeper, more lasting math skill development