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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We all have moments when we experience anxiety, doubt, and frustration. Experiencing stressful emotions is hard enough; managing them, especially...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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It’s finals and SAT season—a stressful time for students. In Unit 6 of the SMARTS program, we highlight lots of ways that you can help your...
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I love Carol Dweck’s amazing work on the concept of growth mindset. (For more information on growth mindset, check out Dweck’s...
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