Introduction Brain training is considered to be intensive when your child is working on a brain training program 5x a week for 1 hour at a time. It can be very intensive when your child is working 1:1 with a brain training coach – in person. Brain trainers are taught to recognize when a child [...]
12
Jan
How to Decide Which Brain Training Program is Right for Your Child
Introduction One of the most popular questions that I am asked by both parents and professionals is "Which brain training program should I use?" When you look at the top 2 programs on the market, BrainSkills and BrainWare Safari, it can be a bit overwhelming and confusing. Upfront, I am letting you know that one [...]
05
Jan
4 Kindle Fire Apps that Can Help Your Child Learn
With all the hype about the iPAD in the classroom, I thought I would give you some comparable ways to use the Kindle Fire. After comparing apps, the Kindle Fire has just about the same type of apps available. The good news for you is that the Kindle Fire is much less expensive, too. I [...]
08
Dec
Comprehension Strategies and Resources for Children with Learning Disabilities
Introduction Reading comprehension weaknesses usually stem from weak cognitive skills such as auditory processing/memory, visual processing/memory and/or attention. While you work to strengthen your child's underlying cognitive skills, you can help your child improve in their comprehension by using different types of research-based strategies proven to provide positive results. This week, I am introducing you [...]
17
Nov
Forming Good Study Skills
Introduction Establishing good study skills early on is essential to educational success, especially for kids who are having trouble achieving in school. Effective study habits save time, reduce stress, foster self confidence and increase the odds of acing that test or turning in that book report on time. As parents, we can help our kids [...]
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 [...]
24
Aug
Win FREE Times Table DVD for yourself and a friend!
Hi. I can't belive September is upon us already. To help you get in the mindset of “supporting your child again” with school work, I am running a contest to give away 2 free copies of times table dvds. Why? Trigger Systems uses brain based approaches for their interventions and I love their products. They [...]
14
Apr
A Remediation Model for Your School District
Third grade for your child can be the end or it can mean a life full of successes, but it all starts in the classroom. Studies show if a child is not proficient by third grade, more than likely they won’t reach success later on in life. It also shows they’ll continue to struggle through [...]
23
Feb
ADHD Summer Online Program Updated to now be using BrainWare Safari Program
SUMMER SESSION FULL AND CLOSED If you are interested in the next group session – just let me know colleen@els4kids.com I am offering this group to work through the same 12 week program using BrainWare Safari which has proven to have fantastic results for ADHD symptoms. SIGN UP TODAY TO GET ACCESS [...]
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