Make a plan to finish up summer reading
The summer is coming to a close and many students have summer reading and writing to finish up. As we...
Thoughtfully plan your school supplies list
Figuring out with your child the school supplies he will need for the upcoming school year is a great opportunity...
Make a “preview” visit to your new school
If your child is going to be starting at a new school, make a preview visit to the school in...
The “mental math” game
If you’re traveling with the kids this summer, here’s a fun activity for the car or airplane that will help...
Fun games to practice execution function skills
Rainy summer day? Great! Round up the kids and the board games and make it a game day! There are...
Real-world opportunities to practice executive function skills
The summer provides many real-world opportunities to strengthen executive function skills. One of the best and most fun ways is...
Create a calendar for summer work
If your child hasn’t already done so, make sure he has a definite plan about how to accomplish any work...
It’s important to take a break!
Everyone needs a break (parents too!) and this week provides a wonderful opportunity to do that. This year, with the...
Use everyday activities to strengthen mental math skills
You can help your child hone his estimating and mental math skills by bringing him grocery shopping with you and...
Acknowledge accomplishments and build self-esteem
As school comes to a close, teachers often send home older work that they have been keeping (particularly in classrooms...
Start a summer reading book club!
Start a two-person (or whole family) book club with your child or children! It's a great way to encourage summer...
Finish the year on a positive note
With the arrival of June, students are beginning to get antsy to get outside and dive into summer. However, there's...