LW4K Picks: Best Apps for Organization

Organization is a crucial skill for both a successful academic career and future employment. Individuals who have strong organization skills are often able to more readily juggle numerous projects and […]

5 Strategies to Improve Working Memory Skills

If your child has problems following directions, seems to forget their homework on a daily basis, or gets lost while trying to follow a fast-moving conversation, they may be […]

Top 5 Free Apps for ADHD

Parents of children dealing with the challenges of ADHD often find that digital media can capture their kids’ attention in ways other forms of media simply cannot. The interactive nature […]

8 Parenting Tips for Teaching Kids How to Type

There is no doubt that learning how to type can substantially improve a child’s writing skills. This is particularly true for children who have sloppy handwriting, tend to write very […]

Generalization & Game-Based Learning: What Parents & Educators Need to Know

One of the most common themes I hear about in my clinical practice is inconsistent learning. “Jacob knew all of his spelling words when we studied them at home last […]

BrainPop Jr.

BrainPOP Jr. is a web-based educational service geared towards children who are between Kindergarten and Third Grade.

BrainPOP

BrainPOP is a web-based educational resource that provides helpful animated videos, interactive games and online assessments pertaining to a slew of academic areas, from reading and writing to math, science and engineering.

IXL Math

IXL Math is an website where users can practice math problems at nearly every grade level. Questions are administered one at a time, in a fun and interactive environment.

Rick’s Math

Rick’s Math is a website filled with various lesson plans, video tutorials and quizzes to help students learn a wide variety of mathematical subjects and concepts.

Technology and Education: Make Your Life Easier

Universal fact: Nobody likes doing chores or homework.

There are lots of things that kids  are asked to do that they simply don’t enjoy. But sometimes, technology and education […]