Introduction If you’re the parent of a child who’s struggling in school, you may have heard the term ‘processing speed’ and wondered what it means. Processing speed refers to how quickly information travels throughout the brain. A processing speed deficit can affect learning dramatically. Compare it to riding a train that travels at 30 miles [...]
03
Nov
Helping Your Child with Organization
Introduction Organization is a key ingredient in good study habits, but for students who are struggling in school, it’s especially important. Lost notebooks, forgotten assignments and misplaced materials all have a negative impact on their ability to be successful in school. These things also cause frustration that can leave a student feeling overwhelmed and pessimistic [...]
27
Oct
Effective Math Strategies
Introduction Whether your child is a teenager or first-grader, there are a variety of strategies that can be effectively employed to help them become proficient at math. One of the most effective strategies for teaching math involves the use of manipulatives. Manipulatives are concrete objects that can be employed to demonstrate abstract math concepts. They [...]
27
Oct
Play Halloween Bingo!
It’s about that time when all the signs of Halloween approaching can be seen on grocery store shelves, in front yards, and in the pages of magazines. That hard-to-miss black-and-orange color theme is everywhere, as are the holiday’s symbols, from the witch with the pointed hat to the monstrous man with bolts in his [...]
20
Oct
Make Mummy Mug Party Favors
If you’re short on time but want to find a creative way to decorate your Halloween table, try this cute and spooky party favor mug with matching mummy napkin rings. These mugs take but a moment to make, but are sure to make a big impression on guests. Fill the mug with tricks like plastic [...]
20
Oct
The Role of Executive Function in Learning
Executive function is the cognitive process we use to focus on certain tasks. Planning, organizing, prioritizing, managing time and strategizing are some of the things that require executive function. Working memory, which is the ability to hold information in the mind in order to carry out a task, is also a part of executive function. [...]
13
Oct
Make a Paper Mache Jack-o-Lantern!
Nothing screams “Halloween!” like a glowing jack o’lantern – but your little one isn’t ready to wield a carving knife yet. No problem! With paper mache and paint, you can create a festive pumpkin that will outlast its carved peers. What You Need: 1 balloon 1 cup flour 2 cups warm water A mixing bowl [...]
13
Oct
The Left and Right Side of the Brain
You may have heard me refer to the left and right sides of the brain when I’m talking about dyslexia and reading proficiency. Since the left side of the brain is where most language processing occurs, it impacts the ability to read, which is where kids with dyslexia run into problems. Because the two hemispheres [...]
06
Oct
Build a Balloon Powered Car
Ask a child to describe science in just one word, and you’ll probably hear “fun!” To young kids, hands-on science activities satisfy natural curiosities and are motivating, almost magical feats. But science isn’t just about experiments that yield magic-like effects. It’s also about using knowledge to solve some of the world’s toughest problems. In today’s [...]
06
Oct
The Language Tune-Up Kit at Home
The Language Tune-Up Kit at Home is a great resource that I recommend for parents of kids with dyslexia. It was developed by Jim Worby, who had two children with dyslexia who were enrolled in a special school for kids with learning disorders. He wasn’t happy with the results the school was getting when it [...]
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