Beyond Games: 3 Strategies That Encourage Flexibility
Kenny Rogers sang, “You‘ve got to know when to hold ’em. Know when to fold ’em…” Whoops, am I showing my age? I’ll make up for it with a picture […]
Minecraft and ADHD: Setting Time Limits
Video games can be very powerful motivational tools, but they can also be huge distractions, especially for kids with executive functioning problems. Take the combination of Minecraft and ADHD, for […]
Beyond Games: 6 More Easy Ways to Build Persistence
Practice makes perfect. But is perfection really important?
Not as important as the practice. Practice builds the type of confidence that helps children develop a more persistent approach to difficult […]
Blended Thinking: Technology in the Classroom
I’ve written quite a bit recently about reading and technology in classrooms. As a future English teacher who grew up with technology, I find this combination especially interesting and relevant […]
