Students make hundreds of decisions each day, from what kind of cereal to have in the morning to the dichotomy of true and false during their biology exam. Choice after choice, hour after hour, the product of a student’s day, and anyone’s day for that matter is the ability to make the right choice by …
We have all experienced the “flow” state where productivity levels are high, and you feel inspired to conquer things on your to-do list. When you easily block out distraction, you are in the focused mode! Of course, we would choose to stay in this focused state forever if it were possible. We now know that …
One of the most common things we hear when leaving a student’s house is “I don’t know how you got him/her to listen, he/she just shuts down when I try to give advice about school”. Parents and kids fight, especially about school. Think of a time when you tried to offer helpful advice to your …
Gifted, intelligent students have the world at their feet. They have the ability to breeze through classes, earn impressive grades, and build a successful life for themselves. But raw intelligence is only part of the equation for student success. Every year, parents and educators are stunned by the number of highly capable students that …
Chances are, if you’re reading this, you’ve heard the term Executive Function used a lot. There’s a good reason for that; Executive Functioning skills are the basis for everything we do, as well as being absolutely essential to succeeding in school and beyond. While most of us know broadly what the term refers to, it’s …
With the new year right around the corner, many students have the opportunity for a fresh start. This time of the year presents a great opportunity to start anew, wipe the slate clean, and make positive changes that can influence success both inside and outside of the classroom. The new year also creates the opportunity …
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Ask any parent, and they’ll tell you art projects are a great way of keeping kids occupied in a healthy way. Finger painting, sculpting clay, and drawing with crayons have been a part of early childhood education for as long as anyone can remember. While almost all students are at least casually acquainted with arts …
To some parents, playing outside means their kids end up with scrapes, sunburns, and bug bites. While these things are certainly possible, what a lot of people may not know is how important it is for children to spend time outside. A number of recent studies have discovered that time outdoors is essential to a …
Sometimes, learning and playing don’t have to be separate activities. Nowadays, you can incorporate learning and practicing executive function skills with brain games. If you haven’t read our previous post about EF skills, it may be worthwhile to read more about executive functioning skills in general before jumping into the science of brain games. In …
As the school year draws to an end, many parents face a challenging new problem: What should students do over the summer? The struggle to balance well-deserved relaxation time with productive activities can leave some parents wondering how to keep their kids happy while also giving them every opportunity to get ahead over summer vacation. …
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