If your child doesn't already have too many activities How to Apply It! 1) When your teen identifies an area of true interest or passion, encourage him to engage in a meaningful long-term project that will require organization and planning. 1) Let the tee... View More
If your child needs to strengthen visual-spatial and planning skills (key for math) and enjoys crafts. How to Apply It! 1) Cat's Cradle and knitting are examples of enjoyable activities that exercise visual motor skills and train children to pay attention to... View More
If your student is introverted or is anxious when meeting new people How to Apply It! 1) By practicing ways to start a conversation, parents can help calm children who are anxious about meeting new people or being in large gatherings. 1) Reassure students t... View More
If your student isn't inherently motivated by the topic Teach It! 1)Objective: Students will be motivated about the topic they're learning when they are provided with a purpose. (Why are we learning this?) 2)Teacher Takeaways: Learning new information in th... View More
If your child has difficulty building friendships How to Apply It! Having a structured approach can help them develop the social and relationship skills they need. GIVE and VALIDATE are two mnemonic acronyms to try as you think about how you are communicat... View More
If your student struggles to remember what they read or hear Instruction and Practice 1)Objective: The act of speaking out loud information and hearing it will help students process and retain it more effectively. 2)Model and practice speaking and repeating... View More
If your child needs help connecting ideas or drawing conclusions How to Apply It! 1) Science experiments help students develop general knowledge, organization and problem solving skills. Consider working on hands-on experiments to help your child understand ... View More
If your student hesitates to ask for what he needs or has difficulty clearly communicating needs How to Apply It! 1) If you can learn how to effectively communicate your needs without being overly demanding or emotional, adults are more likely to be supporti... View More