In a world filled with so many distractions, we could all use a boost with strategies to help us focus and concentrate in better ways. This is especially true for kids and teens with growing minds. Attention is a foundational skill for success. It’s the ability that helps us listen attentively to learn new information, […]
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Self-Monitoring Strategies for Kids and Teens
Self-monitoring is an evidence-based strategy that can help kids and teens manage their behaviors, improve attention, and ultimately learn to meet their goals. The idea of self-monitoring is pretty simple; by paying attention to what we’re doing in the moment, we can learn to re-align our current actions with our goal. For all of us, […]
Attention-Restoring Activities for Kids and Teens
In today’s fast-paced digital world, attention fatigue is a big problem. When our focus abilities are pushed to the limit, it can make us feel mentally drained and distracted. This makes the case for developing some attention-restoring strategies, especially for kids and teens with growing brains. Activities that help boost attention provide a pathway to […]
Perseverance Strategies for Kids and Teens
Perseverance is the skill that helps children and teens work through challenges so they can meet their goals. In other words, perseverance is sticking with it! It is one of the most important social-emotional skills that all learners need for success; that’s because we all encounter challenges big and small in our everyday lives. Some […]
Making the Case for Guided Study Halls in Middle and High School
More recently, there has been a push to fill students’ entire school days with academic instruction. At first glance, this idea sounds solid; we want students to get as much out of their hours in school as they can. However, a completely over-scheduled and packed day misses the mark for middle and high school kids. […]
25+ Social-Emotional Brain Breaks for the Classroom
Breaks are an evidence-based learning and behavior strategy for the classroom. While we want kids and young adults to spend more time learning in the classroom, the truth is that breaks are one of the best strategies to get there. What are the benefits to breaks in the classroom? Research tells us that breaks help […]
40+ Strategies and Supports for Students Who Are Failing Class
Sometimes, kids and teens struggle in keeping their grades up. With enough struggle, students can end up failing a class (or just be in danger of failing). This can be for a multitude of reasons from being absent too many times to not understanding the concepts to not turning in assignments. Regardless of the reasons, […]
Helping Kids and Teens Get Organized
Organization is always one of the biggest executive functioning challenges that kids and teens face in the classroom. This includes the ability to be prepared, keeping materials tidy, having what you need at a moment’s notice, and the ability to stick to a schedule. Organization ultimately lays the groundwork for so many other important skills. […]
20+ Homework Strategies for Parents
Homework can be a big source of frustration for kids and parents at home. Even more, it can be a challenge that carries over from home to school when the child doesn’t complete the work and is behind in class. If your child is struggling with homework, read through these strategies and give some a […]
12+ Social Emotional Skills that Board Games Build
Games are one of the most engaging and meaningful ways to practice social-emotional skills with children and young adults. While there are many fancy online games and activities, sometimes you can’t beat an old board game. Board games are simple, predictable, and easy to pull out whenever you have some extra time during class. In […]
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