Prioritize homework with a rationale
Urge your child to prioritize the order in which she’ll attack her homework assignments, based on a rationale. Many students...
Standards for checking one’s work
Teachers always stress the importance of checking one’s work before handing in an assignment. When reviewing work, keep these three...
An executive function approach to college tours
Recently, Engaging Minds welcomed Linda Katz of Right Fit College Coaching to our Newton office for an informative presentation
Easily distracted? Try this.
For many students, eliminating distractions and staying on task is extremely difficult, especially while on the computer. Keep in mind...
Set mini-deadlines
As we enter the last few months of school, students are going to be flooded with papers, long-term assignments, and...
Homework websites: Pros, cons and how to gain the max benefit from them
Schoology, HomeworkNow, Google Classroom, Canvas, Haiku: These are just a few of the hundreds of online resources that modern school...
Your child is NOT lazy
Your child is NOT lazy. Sure, you may feel like you’re seeing the signs: he rushes through his homework, he...
The power of choice
Empowered students, students with choice, feel engaged in their schoolwork and motivated to grow. Few people enjoy being told what...
The power of choice
Student choice is one of the most powerful learning tools, both inside and outside the classroom. When students have control...
Easily distracted? Work in short bursts.
When your child is feeling distractible, bored, tired, or even just annoyed with an assignment, working in short bursts can...
Set a specific day/time for organization
A clean backpack and orderly binder makes every assignment easier to find, complete, and turn in on time. In the...
Parents: Trust your instincts!
Your gut feeling isn’t wrong. When you sense that your child is struggling or needs help, you are very likely...