Use the rubric and improve your grade!
When a teacher passes out a rubric, many students’ first instinct is to tuck it away in a folder and...
Why students lie and what you can do to help curb it
Dishonesty can suggest natural development of social awareness, but being dishonest can damage relationships, impair academic achievement
Executive function lessons from the New England Patriots
A month later, we are all still reeling from Super Bowl LI’s unprecedented outcome. With the game-winning touchdown still fresh...
Nobody is perfect
Although perfectionists are often celebrated for their above-and-beyond efforts, educators and mental health professionals increasingly recognize perfectionistic tendencies as an...
Finding the right “voice”
“Speak up.” “I’d love to hear you share.” “Everyone must participate.” These, among countless others, are words that reticent students hear...
The value of “previewing” to support executive function
In several popular Tips of the Week, our expert staff recommend “reflecting and projecting” during vacation periods, like winter and summer...
Executive Function Lessons from the Rio Olympic Games
Many students ask whether or not the skills they learn in the classroom will actually support them in their future lives or...
Five Creative Ways to Use Your Summer Tutoring Sessions
Students who see a tutor during their academic year always have something to work on. Homework, tests, quizzes, and extracurriculars...
Top 5 reasons NOT to cram for finals (and tips on HOW to study)
With many Engaging Minds students studying for final exams, our office has been abuzz with study planning, organizing, and calendaring....
Summer can be relaxing *and* productive. Here’s how!
Now that the weather is warming up, every child is thinking about summer. Engaging Minds is thinking about summer too!
With so many exams upcoming, create an “exam calendar” for best results
Despite the feeling that the school year is finally winding down, students’ fourth quarters will bring tests, tests, and more...
An executive function approach to college tours
Recently, Engaging Minds welcomed Linda Katz of Right Fit College Coaching to our Newton office for an informative presentation