If your student is constantly fidgeting or is overly anxious and wouldn't bother other students How to Apply It! There are plenty of non-disruptive objects for fidgety fingers and hands that you can use in the classroom while listening to the teacher without... View More
All ELL students, particularly those who also have weaker executive functions How to Apply It! 1) Translating between languages relies heavily on executive functions in addition to the regular cognitive burdens on the task, so teachers will want to ease th... View More
All students, particularly those who might be too focused on grades or what others think Teach It! 1)Objective: Students will learn the importance of discovering their unique interests, passions, and reasons for learning so they can drive their own success. ... View More
All students, particularly those who have a fixed mindset Teach It! 1)Objective: Students will be introduced to the concept of growth mindset and understand why growth mindset is important to their long-term happiness and success. 2)Teacher Takeaways: While... View More
All students Teach It! 1)Objective:Teachers will learn what type of language to use to most effectively cultivate a growth mindset with ongoing encouragement and support. 2)Teacher Takeaways: Students need to experience the rewards of taking risks and learn... View More
If your students will be strengthening their self-regulation skills and you want to use a formal assessment tool How to Apply It! 1) The MSLQ (Motivated Strategies for Learning Questionnaire) is an evidence-based, self-reported student questionnaire that a... View More
If your students would benefit from a deeper self-reflection exercise and they would be willing to share deeper personal experiences How to Apply It! 1) Autobiography and authentic sharing with peers can be the most effective way for students to engage in tr... View More
If your child spends too much time on devices How to Apply It! 1) Every family needs to establish their own rules for what is the right amount of time on media and then be consistent in enforcing those family rules. 1) Get familiar with what experts recomm... View More