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 child needs help connecting ideas or drawing conclusions How to Apply It! 1) Science experiments help students develop general knowledge, organization and problem solving skills. Consider working on hands-on experiments to help your child understand ... 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
If your student struggles to make decisions and choices How to Apply It! 1) Having a concrete, structured approach to problem solving, particularly for making difficult life decisions or tough social situations, can help you work through challenges without f... View More