This article is specifically for parents and educators with children displaying behavioral or academic challenges in school which could be related to poor Executive Function skills. This article defines the term Executive Function and how the delay in mastering specific skills can be mistaken for other disorders such as Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD). This articleContinue reading “Boosting Academic Success with Executive Function Strategies”
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Understanding Information Literacy in Education
What is Information Literacy? The advancement of technology is constantly changing every aspect of society, from grocery shopping to public parking; everything is constantly changing as a result of technological advances. Schools and classrooms even appear differently because of technological devices that enhance classroom instruction, help teachers collect student data, and assess student progress. Continue reading “Understanding Information Literacy in Education”
Saying Goodbye to Another School Year
Well another school year has ended and so many lessons have been learned. I have taught a rigorous curriculum and motivated my scholars by engaging them in fun, high-quality learning experiences this year. I effectively planned and successfully executed a well-deserved educational field trip to the Smithsonian Museums in Washington, D.C.; the students and familiesContinue reading “Saying Goodbye to Another School Year”
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Understanding Informational Text: Key Strategies for Comprehension
Reading informational text is different from reading literature or fictional text. Unlike literature, informational text focuses on factual, sometimes, current information or actual events. For example, newspapers, magazine articles, and textbooks in Science or Social Studies are all considered informational text or non-fiction text. Literature does not usually focus on actual events, its focus isContinue reading “Understanding Informational Text: Key Strategies for Comprehension”