Mindfulness is an alternative to yoga and meditation which focuses on helping students be more aware and respectful of their feelings, thoughts, beliefs and behaviors with the objective of managing emotions and self-regulating behavior. How to Apply It! 1) ... View More
If your child doesn't already have too many activities How to Apply It! 1) When your teen identifies an area of true interest or passion, encourage him to engage in a meaningful long-term project that will require organization and planning. 1) Let the tee... View More
If your student isn't inherently motivated by the topic Teach It! 1)Objective: Students will be motivated about the topic they're learning when they are provided with a purpose. (Why are we learning this?) 2)Teacher Takeaways: Learning new information in th... View More
If your child has difficulty building friendships How to Apply It! Having a structured approach can help them develop the social and relationship skills they need. GIVE and VALIDATE are two mnemonic acronyms to try as you think about how you are communicat... View More
If your student struggles to remember what they read or hear Instruction and Practice 1)Objective: The act of speaking out loud information and hearing it will help students process and retain it more effectively. 2)Model and practice speaking and repeating... View More
If your student hesitates to ask for what he needs or has difficulty clearly communicating needs How to Apply It! 1) If you can learn how to effectively communicate your needs without being overly demanding or emotional, adults are more likely to be supporti... View More
If your student struggles with challenging social situations How to Apply It! 1) Having a concrete, structured approach to handling challenging social situations can help you work through a situation systematically and manage your emotions. 1) Try to rememb... View More
If your student is unfamiliar with professional etiquette How to Apply It! 1) Students often benefit from explicit instruction in how to behave in more formal circumstances, such as interacting with adults or interviewing for a job or internship. 1) Handsha... View More