At SMARTS, we believe that metacognition — thinking about one’s own thinking — is an essential component of teaching executive… Continue Reading »
Category: Metacognition
Self-Compassion and Managing ADHD
We all have moments when we experience anxiety, doubt, and frustration. Experiencing stressful emotions is hard enough; managing them, especially… Continue Reading »
Report Cards: Time for Reflection
As we approach the end of the school year, report cards loom in our students’ futures. Getting a report card… Continue Reading »
Have a Very Metacognitive Thanksgiving
From all of us at the SMARTS Executive Function Curriculum Team, a very happy Thanksgiving! We hope you find time… Continue Reading »
How Would Batman Do His Homework?
Students who have struggled in school, whether they have a diagnosed learning difference or not, often struggle to keep working… Continue Reading »
Students Speak: Our Executive Function Difficulties
When it comes to executive function challenges, you won’t get anywhere if you don’t build students’ self-understanding. This means helping… Continue Reading »
Metacognition in the Bronze Age
Building an awareness of personal strengths and challenges can be tough for students. Most students, and adults too, resist analyzing… Continue Reading »
Self-Reflection Is Crucial for Students (and Adults)
Students do not like dwelling on negative experiences in school, but, then again, neither do adults. Reflection is a crucial… Continue Reading »
Webinar: Understanding, Assessing, and Teaching Executive Function Strategies
Last week, Kim and I were thrilled to host a webinar for an audience of educational therapists, parents, teachers, and… Continue Reading »
Do Your Students Know Themselves? Free Surveys for Promoting Self-Awareness
Have you ever asked your students, “Who are you as a student?” It’s a tough question, and chances are your… Continue Reading »