If your child gives one word answers or is reluctant to engage in deeper discussion How to Apply It! 1) Questions that have a specific answer might not evoke a meaningful response: "Who were the main characters in the book?" (I don't remember.) 2) Instead,... View More
If your middle or high school student loses perspective on relative importance of work or you want them to go deeper in their understanding Teach It! 1)Objective: Students will engage in daily reflection to solidify the day's learning, address unresolved pro... View More
If your child struggles to visualize distance and/or relationships between 3-D objects Teach It! 1)Objective: Students will strengthen spatial reasoning skills. 2)Takeaways: a) Building sets are a creative way to develop problem-solving, organization and s... View More
If your student is struggling with a new concept, particularly if they have stronger verbal reasoning skills How to Apply It! 1) Using figures of speech works equally well in literature as it does in science to help students understand and visualize new info... View More
If your student understands a concept and you want them to be able to explain and communicate their reasoning How to Apply It! 1) One of the best ways to develop and solidify understanding is being able to effectively communicate and explain your reasoning t... View More
If your students enjoy art and you want to strengthen their critical thinking skills in non-traditional ways How to Apply It! 1) When students engage with art on a deep level, they develop their imaginative and critical thinking skills in novel and meaningfu... View More
If your students enjoy group activities and you want to model how to brainstorm and make connections when writing How to Apply It! 1) Writing a story together as a class or in partners can ease some initial difficulties and be more fun for young writers. ... View More
If your student needs to use more descriptive language when writing How to Apply It! 1) Take a deliberate approach to using your five senses to make your story more descriptive and interesting for your reader. 1) To make a story come to life, describe th... View More