Guilty as charged …
If you’ve noticed my absence the past couple weeks, it’s because I took an overdue vacation.
If you’ve noticed my absence the past couple weeks, it’s because I took an overdue vacation.
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.
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.
RADAis a non-profit organization that offers support and recommendations for dyslexics and their families.
Dyscalculia includes different kinds of math difficulties. Observing the child and taking notes are good ways to find the best strategies and supports for the child.
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.
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.
I get more requests for help with math skills than any other subject. It’s no wonder! With new expectations, math now involves both reading and writing, which penalizes a student who struggles in language arts but otherwise might succeed in math.
Do you have a child or student who isn’t doing well in math? Perhaps this student has been diagnosed with dyslexia, dyscalculia, or another learning difference.
Typically, we all start off with lofty goals but somewhere along the line we taper off and fall back into the same patterns as before.