Maintaining a Growth Mindset in 2020
Posted October 28, 2020
This year has been full of challenging moments that have disrupted our lives, making it easy to sink into negative thinking patterns and an...
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Another Theory of Procrastination
Posted February 19, 2020
In the executive function field, we think of organizing, planning, and prioritizing as the solutions to procrastination. However, in “Why You...
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3 Tips for Teaching Executive Function and Goal Setting in Schools
Posted October 8, 2019
As the first quarter of the school year comes into sight, it’s a great time for teaching goal-setting strategies. Promoting Growth Mindset By now...
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Fear and Goal Setting with Teenagers
Posted August 29, 2019
Back to school is the perfect time to set goals, but goal setting can be a challenge for many students, especially those with learning differences...
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Self-Compassion and Managing ADHD
Posted June 19, 2019
We all have moments when we experience anxiety, doubt, and frustration. Experiencing stressful emotions is hard enough; managing them, especially...
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Building the Struggle Muscle
Posted January 9, 2019
In order to foster a growth mindset, our students must believe that their effort is responsible for their success. Students with a growth mindset...
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Have a Very Metacognitive Thanksgiving
Posted November 21, 2018
From all of us at the SMARTS Executive Function Curriculum Team, a very happy Thanksgiving! We hope you find time for reflection while you’re...
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Metacognition in the Bronze Age
Posted November 8, 2017
Building an awareness of personal strengths and challenges can be tough for students. Most students, and adults too, resist analyzing their...
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Self-Reflection Is Crucial for Students (and Adults)
Posted August 10, 2017
Students do not like dwelling on negative experiences in school, but, then again, neither do adults. Reflection is a crucial step in learning...
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What Exactly Is Metacognition? Part 2
Posted November 22, 2016
In this blog we’re taking a look at some of the key insights on metacognition from “Four-Dimensional Education: The Competencies Learners...
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What Exactly Is Metacognition? Part 1
Posted November 16, 2016
We talk a lot about metacognition on this blog. And, while we love talking about why metacognition is so important and ways to promote...
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Executive Function, Metacognition, and Anxiety
Posted November 10, 2016
We just read an excellent post on learning differences and anxiety from Benjamin Meyer, LCSW, titled, “4 Ways To Help Your Anxious...
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