One Perspective on Four Subtypes of Executive Function Disorder (Part 3 of 3)
After a brief introduction two weeks ago to Dr. Mel Levine’s ideas on four subtypes of executive function issues, last...
One Perspective on Four Subtypes of Executive Function Disorder (Part 2 of 3)
In last week’s blog, we introduced Dr. Mel Levine’s interpretation of executive function disorder and the four subtypes that comprise...
One Perspective on Four Subtypes of Executive Function Disorder (Part 1 of 3)
At Engaging Minds, our specific mission is to help kids who struggle with executive functions – often labeled Executive Function...
Gimme a Break!
We just lost a couple days of school to Blizzard Nemo, and now February vacation is right on our doorstep....
The Right to be Wrong
As parents, teachers and tutors, one of the hardest things we have to do is to allow the children in...
Putting it All Together (Part 4 of 4)
Now that your child has found resources and taken notes for her long-term project or paper, the next step is...
Note-worthy Note-taking (Part 3 of 4)
Now that your child has all of his/her research materials in place for the upcoming long-term project, it’s time to...
(Re)Searching High and Low (Part 2 of 4)
In last week’s blog, we discussed how to approach long-term projects and papers. Undeniably, one of the most challenging aspects...
Supporting students with long-term projects (Part 1 of 4)
Now that Winter Break is in your rearview mirror and you are “getting back in the swing of things” (see...
Getting Back into the Swing of Things
We hope by now everyone is beginning to settle back into a routine after the holidays. It’s not always easy...
Scaffolding
At Engaging Minds, we often speak about how we individualize our approach to helping each student because each student with...
Beating the Winter Slump!
It seems lately that the days between Halloween and Christmas rush by in a blur of crunchy, brightly colored leaves...