Like Ross from “Friends” says: Piv-ot!
When a strategy isn’t working, it’s easy to push harder and hope it eventually clicks. Flexible thinking develops when students...
Are you saying I should read the directions?
We’ve all skipped reading directions before starting a task. It feels faster to get in, get out, and move on—until...
Fix the bottleneck
New Year’s resolutions tend to focus on big goals and big changes. Executive function grows in a different way, through...
Get into the Groove Again – Transitioning Back From Winter Vacation Effectively
By Rachel Marcus, Director of Curriculum and Training Coming back to school after winter vacation can be tough. Whether your...
What do you notice? Clues abound!
Winter vacation changes the pace of everything. Fewer transitions. Fewer deadlines. Fewer “hurry-ups.” This winter break, notice what feels easier...
Getting things done before getting on screens
Most families know this truth: There’s no magic answer to reducing screen time, and eliminating it altogether isn’t realistic. However, small,...
There are many reasons students avoid reading
There are many reasons students avoid reading. For some, the reading feels long and their stamina isn’t quite there yet....
Strategies to Support Reading Stamina
By Rachel Marcus, Director of Curriculum and Instruction Does your child fatigue easily when reading? Do they get a few...
From passive to high impact!
Before any test, a few minutes of planning can dramatically improve how effectively your child studies. For best results on...
Progress isn’t always immediately visible
As we head into Thanksgiving, it’s a great time to remind our kids (and ourselves!) that progress isn’t always immediately...
One small step is actually one giant leap
We often wait to feel ready before we start, but more often it’s the starting that makes us feel ready....
Reframing Resilience: Teaching Skills to Support Navigating Adversity
By Sarah Gossman, EM Instructor When we think of the word resilience, we often think of phrases such as “pull...