If your students are self-aware or you want to strengthen self-awareness and self-efficacy skills How to Apply It! 1) Use choice in homework assignments as an opportunity to develop students' self-awareness about how well they know the material and how much ... View More
If your student needs a very clear and consistent routine to focus and/or behave How to Apply It! 1) Give Me Five is a useful prompt to gain children's attention and set very specific expectations for behavior. 1) The idea is to cue students that it is tim... View More
If slower visual motor speed interferes with your completing assignments or finishing tests WHAT IT IS Visual motor speed refers to how well you use your eyes, hands and fingers together to complete a task. It is also referred to as reaction time or response... View More
If your student comes to class too anxious or upset to learn and enjoys writing How to Apply It! 1) If students come to class with personal concerns that will interfere with their ability to focus, provide a few minutes to get their feelings out on paper so ... View More
All students, particularly those who lack self-confidence, have a fixed mindset, or belong to a group that has historically been under-represented Teach It! 1) Objective: Reduce the potential long-term underperformance of non-majority students who often un... View More
If your student has difficulty with prioritization, task management or gets easily overwhelmed Teach It! 1) Objective: Teach students to break task lists into "must do" and "can do" categories, so they know they can accomplish the most important items. 2) ... View More
If your child gets very upset when things go wrong How to Apply It! 1) Seeing the positive aspects of an otherwise difficult situation is a learned skill and an important one in helping children develop a positive mindset. 1) Always begin by acknowledging ... View More
If your child needs a discrete coping technique to manage anxiety in public places How to Apply It! 1) The 5-4-3-2-1 coping technique is a common one to relieve stress in the moment or avoid unwanted thoughts and can easily be done in a classroom setting. ... View More