If your student is anxious or uncomfortable with transitions and change Teach It! 1)Objective: Students, especially those who have difficulty with change, will respond better in a more predictable, consistent environment. 2)Alert to Transitions: Provide no... View More
If your child struggles to cope with strong emotions How to Apply It! Sometimes laughter really can be the best medicine. Teaching children to see the humor in a tough situation can be an extremely effective coping skill. Whether it is in the middle of a dis... View More
If your child resists trying new things or tries but doesn't continue How to Apply It! 1) Parents need to be patient and offer daily reminders to help children develop new habits and routines. 2) Parents often believe that a child is not listening or tryi... View More
If your student struggles to choose a topic or make decisions independently Teach It! 1)Objective: Students will learn how to make good decisions without feeling overwhelmed when they can choose from a limited number of options 2)Direction Instruction: 1) N... View More
If your student sets goals that are either too easy or unrealistic or doesn't seem to have goals Teach It! 1)Objective: Students will set specific, achievable goals, which will positively impact their motivation, self-confidence, and ultimately, success. 2)... 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
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
All students, particularly those who are easily discouraged How to Apply It! 1) Seeing mistakes as a natural part of the learning process is crucial to students' growth. 1) Discuss it. Provide students with basic growth mindset background: Our brains gr... View More