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
If your student has difficulty evaluating their own written work How to Apply It! 1) Getting feedback from a parent or other adult about whether you really got your point across can help you be sure that your writing communicates your intent. 1) Read you... View More
If your student struggles with word choice and what to eliminate when revising his writing How to Apply It! 1) Use this strategy when you are not certain how you want to fix your writing and are concerned about making changes. 1) Identify the section that... View More
If your student has difficulty deciding what to include and exclude in writing assignments Teach It! 1)Objective: Students will choose a distinct moment or experience to ensure that their writing has focus and is not too broad or general to hold their audien... View More
If your student has difficulty explaining ideas in sequential order How to Apply It! 1) When writing personal narratives or stories, mapping out the events in a timeline format can be a great way to "see" the sequence of your story and determine if it makes ... View More
If your student gets overwhelmed by writing assignments How to Apply It! 1) If your writing assignment feels overwhelming, make a quick plan to help you jump in, work efficiently, and ensure you make progress. 1) This is a plan for a homework or in-class ... View More
If your student is bottling up emotions and they enjoy writing How to Apply It! 1) Encourage students to write about their feelings to help them cope with complex emotions or challenging situations they might be reluctant to discuss. 1) It is common for stu... View More
If your student is easily distracted by small noises when studying How to Apply It! 1) Noise cancelling headphones can eliminate external distractions if you have difficulty focusing or are very sensitive to what's going on around you. 1) Find a pair of hea... View More