Art is such a powerful tool to help shape the minds of kids and young adults. Simply put, there are many benefits to using art as a way to teach new skills. Art is often non-threatening to kids and young adults. It is seen as a fun and hands-on activity, rather than hard work. Because […]
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Games to Improve Executive Functioning Skills
Kids and young adults need extensive practice in strengthening their executive functioning skills. Executive functions are the processes in our brains that help us accomplish all tasks from beginning to end. We use them when we plan our day, organize our materials, begin a chore, focus on important information, use our time wisely, and work […]
Using Task Cards to Teach Social Problem Solving
Social problem solving is the process of figuring out how to deal with social situations and challenges. It involves understanding the situation, identifying a problem, considering solutions, and choosing the best way to handle that specific situation. While many kids and young adults figure out how to maneuver through these social challenges on their own, […]
Using Social Scripts for Autism
Social scripts, also known as stories, are one of the most effective and simple ways to provide support to kids with autism. A social script is a short narrative written in first person that discusses one problem situation. So, they come in especially handy for really any situation that comes up. Sometimes a teacher might […]
Executive Functioning Skills Explained
Executive functioning skills are getting a lot of attention right now in education. Honestly, it’s not even the amount of attention that they deserve, though. Executive functions are essentially the building blocks for completing all tasks in life (in school and beyond). If you think of executive functioning, you might just think of a student […]
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Keeping Phones Out of the Classroom: 7 Reasons to Consider
Student cell phone use in schools is always a hot topic issue. It’s true that technology can be a fantastic tool to visit websites, play educational games, explore the digital world, and connect with others. However, it’s clear that phone usage in the classroom has become a significant challenge. The first part of this challenge […]
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. […]
Conflict Resolution Scenarios for Kids and Teens
Conflict resolution skills are the abilities we use to solve disagreements with others. Everyone encounters conflicts with others from time to time. This is part of the human experience, so being able to work through these problems is a life skill for people of all ages. With that in mind, kids and teens specifically need […]
9 Research-Based Strategies to Integrate SEL
9 Research-Based Strategies to Integrate SEL
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