Science, sensory, success!
I’ve promised more auditory games, but I couldn’t wait to tell you about the fun Jelly Beadz I discovered.
Science, sensory, success! Read More »
I’ve promised more auditory games, but I couldn’t wait to tell you about the fun Jelly Beadz I discovered.
Science, sensory, success! Read More »
If you’ve noticed my absence the past couple weeks, it’s because I took an overdue vacation.
Guilty as charged … Read More »
How did this thing creep up on us – Puberty?
It’s tough on Lucas, who has the body of a 14 year old but very much the mind of a toddler.
Puberty: What you are too afraid to ask Read More »
If there’s ever been a hot button to push, it’s that bright red button called ADD/ADHD. Parents, administrators, and teachers all seem to have an opinion on this issue.
The ADD/ADHD Dilemma Read More »
RADAis a non-profit organization that offers support and recommendations for dyslexics and their families.
RADA Recommendations for Classrooms Read More »
I’m not sure what’s happened to cursive writing, but it seems a bit lost in our school system in general today. This is sad for students with dysgraphia, as cursive writing can be their biggest helper.
Dysgraphia’s Biggest Helper…Cursive Writing! Read More »
I’m constantly telling parents to listen to their “guts” as far as their kids go. This seems so simple, but our tricky brains will want to talk us out of those perfect intuitive feelings we have about our kids or even our dogs.
Listening to your “gut” never fails Read More »
In a previous post we reviewed activities that strengthen gross motor skills to help a student struggling with dysgraphia or writing. Today, let’s refine these activities and focus more on fine motor skills.
Refining Motor Skills to Help Students with Dysgraphia Read More »
Spring is here and with that, it’s a good idea to revisit the importance of motor skills and how they affect learning. Getting kids outside or providing the opportunity to move can be a fantastic way to get the job done.
Revisiting gross motor skills Read More »
Dysgraphia has many different components, and it takes a comprehensive approach to put all the pieces together to enable a student the ability to write.
More tips for dysgraphia Read More »