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 […]
“Too Hard”: Encourage Positive Thinking for Your Kids
Have you ever heard your child make negative self-statements about her skills and capacities?
Children frequently say things like, “That’s too hard” or “I can’t do it,” even about a […]
