Working Memory — described as the capacity for the brain to recall and use relevant information while completing a task — is an important thinking skill that has ramifications across […]

Smart phones and tablets offer an ideal platform for getting children excited about learning, with a range of interactive games and apps that hold kids’ attention and make education fun. […]

For some kids, writing can feel like an extremely complex task. From spelling and grammar to handwriting and fluency, children must have the capacity to type and write legibly and […]

Children who struggle to pay attention in class and display signs of disorganized, scattered thinking at home may need help developing better Focus skills. Focus is the thinking skill that […]

Mathematics is a very common problem area for students. For children dealing with the challenges of developmental disabilities — whom we call “alternative learners” — math can be a […]

In today’s digital world, children have an ever-increasing amount of ways to interact with others and connect to the world around them. It is important, then, for parents to work […]

From preparing for tests, to staying on top of obligations and assignments, Planning and Working Memory skills play a big role in kids’ day-to-day lives. These skills help kids think […]

Khan Academy has launched an free interactive online course aimed at getting children excited about computer science and programming. Titled, the “Hour of Code,” the program teaches kids basic computer […]

Self-Control is an important skill for children’s academic success and helps kids to lead a happy, healthy life. It is the thinking skill that helps children learn to control their feelings […]

Nestling up next to the fire to read classic Christmas stories is a holiday traditional befitting the canvas of a Norman Rockwell painting. But as books become increasingly available on […]