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...
A place for everything and everything in its place
If your child struggles to keep her backpack and binders neat and organized, set a designated time each week for...
“If he could, he would.”
If you find yourself thinking "My child is [x] years old, he should be able to do that by now,"...
Active study strategy: predict what’s on the exam
Active study strategies, like previewing or predicting what will be on a test, is a great way to boost confidence...