As June approaches, reflect on progress, goals and effort
With warmer weather and the end of school year in sight, many students are relaxing their study habits and easing...
Create a “Knowledge List” on an exam
Create a “Knowledge List” at the beginning of an exam to aid working memory and boost confidence. As soon as...
Reduce stress by starting early
No student wants to spend hours and hours pouring over textbooks at the eleventh hour before their final exams. But...
A different approach to reading/response assignments
Countless assignments in school ask children to read a passage and then answer related questions. And most students do exactly...
Use a timer to promote task-initiation
Does your child struggle to start assignments, but easily completes them once she gets going? One way to help your...
Executive function and the Boston Marathon
There are many special qualities required of athletes to complete the Boston Marathon. Among them, a long-term commitment to training,...
Get organized with “home” and “school” binders
With the end of the school year coming into view, students need to begin planning for end-of-year exams. To keep...
Meeting with teachers after school boosts performance
For many students, meeting with their teacher before an exam can make an immense impact on their performance. Teacher meetings...
Self-advocacy
If your child doesn’t understand class material, encourage him to take responsibility for his own success and self-advocate. Self-advocacy means...
Margin notes aid comprehension
Help your child determine what to take notes on with this simple tip: Read one paragraph at a time, then...
Create a “locker list”
Develop a “locker checklist” with your child to help her remember what to bring home from school each day. Include...
Use web-based programs to store documents and files
Use an auto-saving, web-based program, like Google Drive, to ensure the safety and accessibility of your child’s academic documents. When...