Rachel Wise, licensed behavior specialist and certified school psychologist shares the pros and cons of online learning after her experience in both settings.
5 Short “Must-Watch” Motivational Videos for Teachers
5 must-watch videos for anyone working with or raising kids! Motivational videos for teachers!
3 Research-Based Reasons Why Physical Education is Needed in Schools
This article gives three research-based reasons to support the use of physical education in schools.
8 Unique Studying Tips for College Students with ADHD
*Many of the tips in this article can also be taught to middle and high school students.School was never really a problem for me – until I went to college and hit a brick wall. I didn’t know how to study, and I didn’t know that I didn’t know how to study. I thought you studied by reading the chapter, …
How to Help Your Child with Handwriting and Pencil Grip
This article gives several strategies for teaching proper pencil grip to children, with explicit directions on how to implement each one.
How to Use Graphic Organizers to Improve Reading Comprehension, Writing, Listening, Note Taking, and Study Skills
A graphic organizer is a research-based tool that provides learners with a visual representation of information, concepts, or ideas. Graphic organizers are often used to help children understand what they are reading. They can also be used to organize information in order to report it, such as through writing or an oral presentation like a speech. Graphic organizers can also …
33 Possible Accommodations & Modifications for Students with IEPs/504 Plans in Virtual Learning or Cyber School
Working in both cyber and brink & mortar settings, a school psychologist shares 28 possible accommodations and modifications for cyber school students.
Research-Based Reading Comprehension Strategy: Making Connections
This article explains and teaches how to use the reading comprehension strategy “making connections” – a research-based strategy utilized to help children/students improve their reading comprehension.
8 Tips to Help Students Improve Math Skills
Quick math tips; beneficial for any student who wants to improve math skills.
Hands-on Learning Materials (and Ideas) for Elementary Math Skills (Counting, Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division, Time & Money)
Fun hands-on learning materials (and ideas) for elementary math skills (Counting, Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division, Time & Money)
Hands-on Learning Materials (and Ideas) for Reading Readiness and Basic Reading Skills (Phonics, Decoding and Sight Word Recognition)
Fun hands-on activities to teacher basic reading (phonics, sight words, decoding)
The Benefits of Teaching Coding to Elementary School Students (Resources Included)
Get ideas for teaching coding to elementary students and learn more about the benefits of teaching this important skill.
Effective Strategies to Teach Academic Concepts to Students on the Autism Spectrum
Research-based academic strategies to teach students on the autism spectrum
Research-Based Math Problem Solving Strategies for Parents and Teachers
Try these research-based math problem solving strategies with you child or students.
11 Multisensory Activities to Teach Children to Write Letters & Numbers Correctly
Research-based strategies to help children write letters and numbers correctly and combat reversals.
7 Research-Based Strategies to Help Children with Reading Fluency
Check out these research-based strategies to help your child or student with reading fluency.
The Benefits of Hands-On Learning for Children
Experience and research helps us understand the benefits of hands-on learning for children. Find out more with research links and concrete examples.
Tips to Help a Child Not Be Alone at Recess or in the Cafeteria
If you are an educator and you see that a child is constantly alone at recess or lunch, call a meeting, come up with a plan, do something to help that child. Research supports the notion that there are strategies we can use to help a child not be alone at recess, such as more structured play time, incorporating more …
Online Discount Store Offers Hundreds of Hands-on Activities to Keep Learning Fun & Engaging
Research demonstrates the benefits of teaching children through a variety of senses (multi-sensory/hands-on learning), which allows children to absorb information through sight, sounds, movement, and touch! In multi-sensory learning, children are active and doing something rather than just sitting passively trying to remember what their teacher is teaching them. “If I can do it, I can understand it.” Related Article: …
Amazon Audible Can Help Improve Word Recognition & Reading Comprehension for Struggling Readers
Amazon’s Audible is an amazing tool for students who may have difficulty with sounding out words, recognizing words, or comprehending spoken information.
Research Supports the Use of Hands-on/Multisensory Approaches to Teach Reading, Writing, and Math
Find out more about the use of hands-on and multisensory learning, a research-based strategy.