If your student doesn't take a strong point of view when writing How to Apply It! 1) Having a clear purpose will help you keep your thoughts organized for writing and speaking. 1) Ask yourself "why". Why am I writing this paper? Why am I telling this story?... View More
If your student struggles with reading comprehension because of weaker vocabulary How to Apply It! 1) Add-on virtual dictionaries can be a great tool for students who do a lot of online reading. 1) Online dictionaries can "overlay" almost any standard webs... View More
If your student's handwriting is interfering with completing work accurately or efficiently Teach It! 1)Objective: Students who type more efficiently than they write will use a keyboard for typing notes or papers in class, on tests or for homework. 2)Teach... View More
If your student is having trouble remembering key details and enjoys storytelling and/or has stronger visual-spatial skills Teach It! 1) Objective: Students will use the method of loci to help them memorize difficult or large quantities of information and/or... View More
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 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