Gearing up for back to school
By Adina Levitt, Instructor As summer begins to come to a close, the start of the new school year is...
Preview your child’s new schedule together
Your child’s schedule is likely going to be different from what it was last year, so take some time to...
Back to school prep is great executive function practice
Sales on school supplies are beginning to crop up all over. Preparing for back to school is an excellent opportunity...
It’s mid August and time to make a plan
With the school year inching closer, it’s time to make sure your child has a plan to finish up their...
Identify specific actions to create change
Every student (and parent) heads back into the new school year with renewed optimism. Summer tends to blur the memories...
Graphic novels get a bad rap
Graphic novels sometimes get a bad rap. Some people don’t view them as real literature, and detractors worry that their students...
Rainy day? Play these classic games to practice EF skills!
Rainy summer day? Great! Round up the kids and the board games and make it a game day! There are...
Reduce visual clutter by closing your tabs
Many students keep multiple (10, 20, 30, 40+) tabs open in their browser at any one time to ensure they...
If they could, they would
If you find yourself thinking "My child is ‘x’ years old, they should be able to do this by now,"...
Choice = Voice
Choice is empowering. When a student makes the decision about how they are going to approach a certain task or...
Freedom Day
Juneteenth is a holiday commemorating the emancipation of those who had been enslaved in the United States. It started in...
Before putting a bow on the school year…
Before putting a bow on the school year, reach out to your child’s teacher or guidance counselor to identify academic...