Develop a Growth Mind-Set for Academic Success
Believing that intelligence can grow allows students to learn more. The idea that intelligence is not a fixed trait leads students to acquire deeper knowledge and do better than students who believe their intelligence is set. Studies by Carol S. … Continued
Do visual learners have more difficulty with language organization than verbal learners?
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Visual learners think in images. Verbal learners think primarily in words. Visual learners see the whole picture all at once allowing them to see things from many perspectives. Verbal learners learn step by step and have a tendency towards analytical … Continued
Executive functioning skills: How To Get Your Child To Follow The Plan
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The coach comes, plans are made, checklists are created with extensive “TO DOs” and then what? Nothing! Students with executive functioning deficits have difficulty planning, organizing and initiating projects and homework. A tutor or coach can help students fill … Continued
Summer and Executive Functioning Skills
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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
Metacognition Helps Build Self Regulation and Executive Functioning Skills
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