MOMENTUM AND MOTIVATION FOR SUMMER READING

Sometimes it’s challenging to motivate students to read! Yet, there’s a lot to be gained by having your child read...

EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONING DOESN’T STOP WHEN SUMMER STARTS

Happy Summer!  Summer presents a wealth of opportunities to strengthen executive functions skills outside of the classroom. We’ve put together...

EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONING DOESN’T STOP WHEN SUMMER STARTS

By Amanda Gay, Instructor   Summer is upon us but that doesn’t mean executive function strategies are no longer needed. In...

Transitioning from school mode into summer mode

Transitions are difficult for many students, and this time of year triggers a shift in routine and activities. Navigating transitions...

Egg shells, Legos, and hot coals

Broaching a conversation about summer learning with your child can feel like walking on egg shells or Legos or hot...

Something a little different today

Just for fun, we want to try something a little different and ask you, our readers, to help generate today’s...

Tech tools to support executive function

By Jess Holman, Instructor Tools and Technologies to Support Executive Function Skills At Engaging Minds, we recognize that everyone needs...

Bite-sized pieces

Help your child maintain, or in some cases regain control over their end-of-year papers, tests, and projects by breaking down...

Next on your summer planning to-do list

By now the big pieces of summer – camps, activities, vacations and long weekends – have been organized and at...

Boundaries + Expectations = Order

Parents and caregivers quickly learn with toddlers and grade schoolers that children need adults to set boundaries and limits. And...

Fire prevention is the key

At this time of year it’s easy, and sometimes critical, to fall into fire-fighting mode to ensure your child reaches...

Mantras for positive thinking

“I can. I am. I will. I do.”  Christine D’Ercole  Mantras are positive words or phrases that can help increase...