Five Strategies for Improving Organization for School and the Classroom

Teachers often encounter kids who are utterly lacking in organizational skills. While this may be developmental at times, these children often come by their lack of organizational skills naturally. Their […]

Apps and Games That Can Improve Executive Function Skills in the Classroom

There are many strategies that can be used to improve executive functions in the classroom. By definition, many kids with ADHD, Learning Disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorders, and Anxiety/Depression experience problems […]

Four Simple Strategies to Teach Children How to Learn

Traditional American schools are well suited and effective for teaching facts and conveying static knowledge. But how well do most schools teach application of knowledge to new situations, how effective […]

Time Management Activities

Time Management Activities Remember those timed levels in the Super Mario Bros. and Sonic the Hedgehog games? You had to prioritize and be quick enough to beat the clock but [...]

Thinking Skills: Planning

Overview Classroom Digital Media Alternative Learners Overview Our definition of Planning is derived directly from the Planning executive function. This is the Thinking Skill students use in order to develop [...]

Thinking Skills: Organization

Overview Classroom Digital Media Alternative Learners Overview Our definition of Organization is derived directly from the Organization executive function. This is the Thinking Skill students use in order to develop [...]

Activities

Flexibility Activities Video games by their very nature demand cognitive flexibility. Your child gets the most out of the flexibility practice they get by using apps and games when you [...]

Classroom Guide: Uno & Friends

Classroom Guide: Plants Vs. Zombies 2

From Creepers to Castles: Minecraft and Planning

Maybe you’ve dropped the ball on a project or regularly forget things you need. You may struggle with breaking things down into steps or figuring out which task needs to […]