Use mnemonic devices to aid memory

To help assist with memory, try mnemonic devices. A mnemonic device is a phrase or rhyme that can be used...

Repeat directions in your own words

A great way to ensure your child understands what she’s being tasked to do with an assignment (especially those with...

Exercise your opportunity

Voting is, perhaps, the ultimate form of self-advocacy. It’s an opportunity to let our voices be heard and to stand...

Keep a dry-erase board handy

A dry-erase whiteboard is a great tool to help make things easier to visualize for your child. Whiteboards are great...

Do *your* best

It's natural for students to compare themselves to other students, but for most students it's best if they don't. On...

Are executive functions the key to student success?

An alternative to the assignment book

The traditional assignment book is often regarded as the standard for tracking one’s assignments. But if your child is not...

Perfect time for an academic check-in

This is a perfect time for an academic “check in” with your child. For many students, the sheen of the...

Easily distracted? Change the environment.

If your child is easily distracted during homework time, try changing the environment. The right conditions (discussed in a previous...

First step in test prep

For best results on tests and quizzes, encourage your child to answer the following two questions as a first step...

Overcoming obstacles

Many students feel powerless and overwhelmed when faced with a challenge they feel is beyond their ability or control. The...

The value of “previewing” to support executive function

In several popular Tips of the Week, our expert staff recommend “reflecting and projecting” during vacation periods, like winter and summer...