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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Sometimes, studying can seem tricky. Even if you’ve gotten enough sleep, have all the materials you need, and take your scheduled breaks, it can be difficult to reach your goals. It doesn’t have to be complicated, though. Developing habits and routines that work for you is crucial. Here’s a list of solid habits to make …
It probably won’t come as a shock to anyone to learn that sleep is important. We’ve all felt the negative effects of not getting enough sleep; a restless night can derail your productivity for the whole day. Most people, especially students, are quick to sacrifice a good night’s sleep, especially when they have a project …
We all know that in order to be productive, you need to eliminate distractions, keep your head down, and power through until the project is done… right? Well, not really. While many people assume that more breaks equal less productivity, research has actually shown the opposite may be true. It won’t come as a shock …
