Set the stage for test success
Set the stage for test success. Before your child takes a big test (be it a final exam, the MCAS,...
Use a K-W-L chart for smarter studying
As your child prepares for end-of-year assessments, teach her how to employ a K-W-L chart for studying. As she goes...
Get a jump on things and plan ahead!
Get a jump on things. If your child has a long-term research project that will require resource materials (beyond what...
Break down the task into manageable pieces
Executive function skills are life skills and there’s lots you can do at home to strengthen these skills. Help your...
Structure and routine to aid executive function skills
Many students who struggle with executive function skills need structure in their day to help keep them focused and on...
Regularly model using your own executive functions
Regularly model using your own executive function skills. Show your child that you expect the unexpected and can be flexible...
Utilize technology to support executive function skills
Utilize technology to help your child manage her time and take the onus off of you to be your child's...
Strengthen executive function skills on vacation!
Vacation week provides many opportunities to strengthen executive function skills. Baking treats is a delicious way to practice planning, organizing,...
The Post-it note “parking lot” strategy
If your child is impulsive and/or has a million things going on in his mind at once (and has a...
The “two-column” approach to note-taking
Note-taking is often challenging for students who struggle with executive function. One of the best ways for students to overcome...
Be a partner and guide rather than tell
One of the first steps toward helping your child become a more successful student is by being a partner in...
When homework is *truly* finished
When your child tells you he’s done with his homework for the evening, remind him that his homework isn’t truly...