Guide student thinking to ensure they are learning as much as possible in problem or project-based learning Teach It! 1)Objective: Project-based learning will engage students in actively investigating and responding to relevant questions, giving them effecti... View More
If your student is ready to go deep into exploring a topic and you want to strengthen time management and planning skills Teach It! 1)Objective: Project-based learning will engage students in actively investigating and responding to relevant questions, givin... View More
Create a Personalized Dictionary 1) Use a notebook to create your own dictionary for unfamiliar words you come across in reading or conversation. A stack of notecards works well too. 2) Keep your notebook easily accessible and jot down words as you hear or r... View More
All students, particularly those who have lower self-confidence Teach It! 1) Objective: Consistent reminders from trusted adults that they believe in their students' abilities will contribute to supporting development of self-confidence. 2) Teacher Takeaway... View More
If your student struggles with reading comprehension or has difficulty sustaining focus while reading Teach It! 1)Objective: Reading paper-based books allows most students to understand and remember more effectively than reading on a computer or other digita... View More
All students through age 7, and struggling readers How to Apply It! 1) Play rhyming games with your child to develop important early reading skills. 1) The name game ("Katie b-atie, bo b-atie, Banana fana fo-fatie...") helps with sound discrimination and ma... View More
If your student is regularly reversing letters and numbers beyond grade 2 How to Apply It! 1)Objective: Image and letter tracking practice will help students with dyslexia or those who have difficulty with visual processing, including symbol reversals and se... View More
If your child has plenty of ideas but doesn't like writing or struggles with handwriting Teach It! 1)Objective: A parent or teacher will write down their child's ideas when brainstorming for a writing assignment or project, so the child can focus mental ener... View More