At LW4K.com we believe that executive functioning and technology skills will be crucial for children to be successful in the 21st century. While not every child will need to become […]

Teaching children executive function skills can be easy depending on the child with which you are working. Some children are naturals who can regulate their emotions and behaviors, figure out […]

The world of video games is always evolving; graphics are updated, stories become more sophisticated, and new technologies are constantly being developed. But one aspect of gaming appears to have […]

Typing for kids doesn’t always come easy, but it can be one of the best ways for struggling writers to improve their skills. Teaching keyboard and tap typing skills to […]

Can music improve memory and study skills?

Many educators and parents are under the mistaken impression that music interferes with studying, learning, and memory, but they are wrong! One very […]

Verbal working memory involves the ability to remember something and to perform an activity using this memory. Verbal working memory helps maintain information in mind to use for learning, reasoning, […]

Executive functions, the brain-based cognitive skills that are a key to self-management and critical-thinking skills, are also very important for academic achievement. Executive-functioning skills such as visual-spatial working memory are […]

Working Memory is a vital skill for children’s success. From developing a good vocabulary, to recalling mathematical formulas, memory-in-action plays a major role in academics. However, children with poor Working […]

Physical exercise can be an important tool for improving learning and attention, as it results in the production of BDNF (brain-derived neurotrophic factors), proteins in the brain that can help […]

Improving your child’s ability to remember and recall information may seem like a difficult task, but it can often be accomplished by practicing some simple, short-term strategies. Simple activities like […]