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Back to School with SMARTS

Posted September 3, 2021 by Caitlin Vanderberg

As the school year gets underway, many educators are brainstorming how to maximize student success with the SMARTS curriculum. Whether...

Working Strategically Means Understanding Yourself

Posted October 13, 2020 by Michael Greschler

We all need executive function strategies to operate successfully, whether in school or at the office. Before we can develop effective executive...

Teaching Students to Think Strategically

Posted June 5, 2019 by Michael Greschler

When I begin working with a student, whether he or she has ADHD, dyslexia, or no learning difference at all, I like to start with a question...

Executive Function and the End of the Semester

Posted April 3, 2018 by Michael Greschler

As the end of the semester comes into sight, school is getting pretty frantic. With testing, essays, finals, and presentations, there is no time...

Executive Function at the Movies

Posted November 21, 2017 by Michael Greschler

Without executive function processes, going to the movies would be a nightmare. But students are often unaware of how executive function processes...

Don’t Teach Executive Function, Teach Executive Function Strategies!

Posted July 20, 2017 by Michael Greschler

Every time we do a workshop, we always have to answer the question, “Can you really teach executive function?” It’s a loaded...

Executive Function, Metacognition, and Anxiety

Posted November 10, 2016 by Michael Greschler

We just read an excellent post on learning differences and anxiety from Benjamin Meyer, LCSW, titled, “4 Ways To Help Your Anxious...

7 Strategies to Motivate Your Teenager

Posted October 6, 2016 by Michael Greschler

Each year teachers and students watch the motivation slump hit once the novelty of the new year has worn off. Motivation is without a doubt the...

What Should We Do When Students Set Unrealistic Goals?

Posted August 9, 2016 by Michael Greschler

Many times the goals that matter most to students are not academic in nature. I have had students tell me that their dream is to become an actor...

Quick Quotes – Carol Dweck on Effort

Posted January 28, 2016 by elizsross

We love this quote from Carol Dweck. Struggle is a part of life, and no one knows this better than students with ADHD or dyslexia. However, if we...

20 Strategies for Motivating Reluctant Learners

Posted March 10, 2016 by elizsross

All teachers know what a struggle it is to reach students who are disengaged or reluctant to learn. I certainly find it frustrating to have...

Executive Function and Test Preparation

Posted March 1, 2016 by Michael Greschler

Marta (an imaginary student facing a very common problem) comes home to her parents brandishing a red “C” on the top of her test, feeling...

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