Insights from an Educational Psychologist and mom
Summer is a great time to catch up on material your child may not have mastered during the school year. Teaching reading, writing, or math concepts will have clear benefits for your child when they re-enter school in the … Continued
Research is ongoing regarding the neuro-pathways of our brains and how they can change with time and intervention, so you will get different answers to this question depending on whom you ask. Can a dyslexic student learn to read… YES! … Continued
Metacognition is thinking about thinking, knowing “what we know” and “what we don’t know.” This means students take time to think about what needs to be done and how to do it. These students understand how the mind works and … Continued
The Frustration Profile article on my blog, which is about students with high verbal skills and weak motor skills, has gotten more hits and comments than any other blog article I have written. What I’m realizing is that all students … Continued
Many students struggle to learn. When a child is identified with a learning difference teachers and parents can create a plan to end the struggle. Targeted intervention and classroom accommodations help children engage in the learning process. Understanding the types … Continued
“How do I help my middle schooler who doesn’t write down assignments, hand in reports or turn in papers that need to be signed!?” asked a mom out of frustration with her child’s recent behavior. Her daughter, Emily, was a … Continued
Does your child have trouble when his routine changes? Is it hard for him to adjust when he wants to do something one way and the teacher wants it done a different way? Does your child get upset when friends … Continued
Summer is the time to relax and reflect. What went well this year? What could have been better? What can your child improve on for next year? These are good questions to discuss with your child. As you have this … Continued
Alex* has strong verbal comprehension and perceptual reasoning skills. Her excellent reading and comprehension skills make her a strong reader. So, why does she hate reading? Reading is a struggle for Alex due to her slow reading rate. Reading fluency … Continued
Check this out: Scientific American is posting a month-long series of family science experiments. My son and I watched the video of the first experiment and he exclaimed. “Cool, can we make that?” Have some fun and start experimenting! Science … Continued