As a math specialist at the Institutes for Learning and Development, I am often confronted with a dilemma: How can… Continue Reading »
Category: Teaching EF Tips
Making Time to Teach Executive Function
No time to teach executive function? It takes less time than you may think. In fact, weaving small bits of… Continue Reading »
Teaching Students to Think Strategically
When I begin working with a student, whether he or she has ADHD, dyslexia, or no learning difference at all,… Continue Reading »
Strategies for Time Estimation
Have you ever asked a three-year-old how long it takes to cook dinner? Estimates may range from 5 minutes to… Continue Reading »
Quick Tip: Productivity Hacks for Kids
The website Life Hacker just came out with a great list of concentration hacks for kids! I’ll share a few… Continue Reading »
Brain-Based Emotional Regulation Strategies for Kids with ADHD
Edutopia.org recently wrote about how to use six brain-based strategies to help kids with ADHD regulate emotions. Here are summaries of my… 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 »
Full PreFrontal Podcast: Exposing the Mysteries of Executive Function – Part 2
Recently, our President, Dr. Lynn Meltzer, took part in a podcast called, “Full PreFrontal,” hosted by Sucheta Kamath. Check out… Continue Reading »
Full PreFrontal Podcast: Exposing the Mysteries of Executive Function – Part 1
Executive function strategies for students with learning differences have begun to get the recognition they deserve. When I first started… Continue Reading »
School Supplies that Promote Executive Function
The other day I was asked an interesting question by a SMARTS teacher: “What school supplies support executive function?” At… Continue Reading »