If your student is sensitive to feedback or ignores it Teach It! 1) Objective: Students will learn how to take feedback constructively so they can think about what they can do differently, and try again. 2) Teacher Takeaways: a) Be specific and objective wh... View More
If your student gets anxious or upset when they don't know what will be expected of them Teach It! 1)Objective: Preparing students who have difficulty with flexible thinking or novel situations by explaining in concrete steps what will happen can help them a... View More
If your student has difficulty staying on task through completion Teach It! 1)Objective: Visual aids, pictures and color-coding on instructions or planners provide added reinforcement to help students focus and remember better, especially for students with w... View More
If your student gets upset or anxious around transitions Teach It! 1)Objective: Extra time and preparation will help students have an easier time transitioning between tasks or activities. 2)Teacher Takeaways: a) Manage expectations. Students might resist a... View More
If your student struggles to prioritize time or make choices Teach It! 1) Objective: Students will learn to step back, brainstorm and evaluate options when they feel "stuck" or encounter a problem. 2) Define It: Define the problem with the student so there... View More
If your student struggles with forgetfulness, organization or time management WHEN IT MATTERS Working memory helps you hold multiple bits of information in short-term memory (about 15-30 sec) so you can apply them during multi-step tasks. It is sometimes ref... View More
If your student struggles to focus WHEN IT MATTERS Attention refers to one's ability to get started on work and then maintain focus on the activity or assignment. The key is to help students understand when it is easy to focus and when it is harder, and ho... View More
If your student is disorganized or has difficulty with time management WHAT IT IS Organizational skills include keeping your items in order and organizing your thoughts to write and speak clearly. Students can struggle with time management and organization... View More