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SAOTG School Supplies Items
Binder System Items: Avery Heavy-Duty D-ring Binder (2” – White) Avery Heavy-Duty D-ring Binders offer a durable organization solution for your documents with its one-touch

Attention Residue
We often tell teachers and coaches to find ways to be the most interesting thing in the room. In other words, teaching requires capturing and

Executive Function & Self-Regulation
More than Academics Students have a lot on their plate. They navigate a complex terrain, not just academically but also in their social and emotional

Teaching Students to Teach Themselves
At some point in every student’s academic career, self-reliance becomes a necessity rather than a virtue. Whether it’s the subject matter or the teaching style,

Moving the Needle While Studying
There is a difference between movement and progress. Movement is aimless action. Progress, on the other hand, is intentional action toward a clear objective. Students,

Identity-driven Goals
As the new year approaches, it’s a reasonable time for students to reflect on their past achievements and setbacks and set new objectives for their

Planning the Next Semester
As the semester draws to a close, students need to do three things. First, they need to celebrate another semester in the books. Every semester

Hemingway on Procrastination
Procrastination is a common obstacle. It’s a phenomenon that does not discriminate, affecting tasks from essay writing to complex problem-solving in mathematics or science. The

Recognition vs. Recall
Our brains don’t come with an instruction manual, unfortunately, but just imagine if they did. Students could easily flip through the pages of this manual

Music and Focus
We are constantly searching for new ways to optimize study habits and enhance the learning experience. Every year, a student or parent asks a question

Deconstruction: The Key to Acing Cumulative Exams
Mid-terms and final exams are a frequent source of anxiety and frustration. Parents know how difficult these academic tests are, but struggle to help their

Mastering In-Class Essays with Executive Function Strategies
“Write an essay analyzing the character development of Holden Caulfield throughout The Catcher in the Rye. Focus on the themes of innocence and maturity. You

Using Mind Mapping
At SAOTG, we want students to succeed in the long term. Our four pillars of Executive Function (EF) emphasize longevity and adaptability. For instance, we

One Secret of Successful Students
Everyone has that student in their class who is involved in absolutely everything. She is the student body president, the starting point guard, an honor

Becoming a Model Student
Let’s talk about subtle skills. These are skills that students need to succeed but that no one talks about or teaches. Subtle skillsets are a

EF Skills and Group Projects
Group projects are ubiquitous. Middle and high school teachers of every subject assign at least one group project per year. From group lab reports in

Helping Students with Decision Fatigue
How many decisions do you have to make per day? How many decisions does your child have to make? In many cases, we are making

Principles of Student Motivation
Motivation is a fundamental component in shaping our behavior, profoundly influencing how and why we act in various facets of life. For students, maintaining consistent

Demystifying Soft Skills
“Soft skills.” This term burst onto the corporate lingo scene in the late 1990s and has not lost its prominence. Everyone is vaguely aware that

Navigating Tricky Courses
Certain classes require a delicate touch. Whether caused by complex subject matter or an eclectic teacher, students must learn how to adjust their approach on

Impression Management & Negotiation
Negotiation is a fact of life. It’s a skill that everyone uses daily. Not all of us use it well, but all of us use

Executive Function and Mindfulness
In the last two decades, neurological research on mindfulness training has made headlines. People who meditate or practice reflection on a daily basis report better

Helping Students Build Social Capital
Building strong relationships with teachers and advisors is an essential aspect of academic and personal success. These relationships can provide mentorship, support, and guidance, assisting

Executive Function Benefits of Volunteering
Parents always ask about what their child should do over the summer to improve their executive functioning skills. While SAT tutoring and academic enrichment will