It’s More Important Than Ever to Think Flexibly
A parent of a high school student with learning differences calls upon educators to think flexibly in order to reach all students. Whether we’re...
READ MOREA parent of a high school student with learning differences calls upon educators to think flexibly in order to reach all students. Whether we’re...
READ MOREThe term “mindfulness” has been tossed around quite frequently in recent years. What actually is “mindfulness,” and why has it become such a...
READ MOREAll educators play a crucial role in counteracting systemic racism and developing equitable approaches that support the success of every student...
READ MOREHere at SMARTS we always love to hear stories of students who have learned to take a strategic approach to their schoolwork. Teaching executive...
READ MOREWhen it comes to students’ learning and growth, we know that persistence matters. When we think about persistence, we typically think about...
READ MOREHow can we help our students develop into flexible thinkers? Thinking routines from Project Zero can help make students’ learning processes...
READ MORECognitive flexibility, the ability to think flexibly, is one of the most important executive function processes to promote student success...
READ MORE“I once worked at a cheap pizza shop to get by. I kneaded the dough.” Get it? Silly jokes and puns that play with the meanings and...
READ MOREWhen it comes to reading, working in groups can be problematic, especially for students with dyslexia, ADHD, or other learning differences...
READ MOREWe are living in an age of polarized perspectives. Whether we are talking about politics, race, or public health, the news and social media are...
READ MOREExecutive function strategies that help students think flexibly are essential for success in and out of school. As teachers, we often spend time...
READ MORECognitive flexibility is an essential area of executive function; students who struggle to think flexibly are often rigid and easily frustrated by...
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