Insights from an Educational Psychologist and mom
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
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
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
By Christie NEWSFLASH Today was my third Targeted Reading session with Tony. Just like when I arrived for our previous session, Tony greeted me with a smile and a book. He wanted to show me his homework for the evening, … Continued
This was written by Victoria W. about her son when he was young. As she shared her story with me, I asked if I could post her article on my blog. She graciously agreed to share her experience. Learning to trust your … Continued
To teach thinking skills you first have to teach children to stop and think. This process needs to start when children are young and it can be developed as they grow older and are required to do deeper thinking. Why … Continued