Use holiday “thank you” notes to strengthen executive function
Many people say that letter writing is a disappearing art, but the truth is that in spite of the fact...
Color-coding helps organize ideas and information
Color-coding is your friend! From using different colored notecards or Post-it Notes for taking notes for a report, to having...
Thanksgiving is a good time for a status check
Thanksgiving weekend provides students (and teachers!) a chance to re-charge their batteries and prepare for the stretch run to December...
Finished? Not til you check it!
Our work is never finished until we take the time to check it. Students always need to make sure they’ve...
Get your child’s perspective
Ask the questions and listen to the answers. If you see your child struggling, it is sometimes all too easy...
Ask your child what to expect at your parent-teacher conference
Before you go in for a regularly scheduled parent-teacher conference (or even for a special meeting), ask your child what...
Executive Function and Halloween
Boo! Don’t be scared by all the sugary treats your child is bringing home after Trick-or-Treating – encourage him to...
Explain the “why” of a given task
Explain the “why” of a given task to your child. Often a child with executive function challenges can’t organically comprehend...
A fun fall activity to boost organization skills
With the leaves starting to change, have your child do a classifying and sorting activity. She can gather different shapes,...
Make a sandwich and strengthen executive function skills
Students with Executive Function difficulties often have trouble with sequencing. To help your child strengthen his skills in this area,...
Celebrate success!
Celebrate success! Everyone likes to be recognized for his superior work, and kids are no exception. While you might think...
Checklists are your friends!
Checklists are your friends! Help your child create checklists for what he has to do before he leaves for school...