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Fun Ways To Boost Your Child's Social Skills
Making friends is vital for self-esteem and happiness, especially for those with special needs. Here are some fun ways to boost your...
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Oct 13, 20231 min read
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Coping Strategies Kids Can Use During Moments of Anger
Check out this short 5 minute video showing 5 coping strategies that kids can use during moments of anger. These include: 1) Relaxation...
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Oct 7, 20231 min read
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What Does ‘Social Emotional Learning’ Really Mean?
Did you know that by embracing a "systemic and strengths-based" approach to Social and Emotional Learning (SEL), we can supercharge...
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Sep 30, 20231 min read
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How To Help Kids Who Are Too Hard On Themselves
We all know that kids can be their own toughest critics sometimes. But when that inner voice turns into a constant stream of negativity,...
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Sep 4, 20231 min read
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Social Emotional Learning
Social Emotional Learning is a universal foundation for success. Everyone benefits from SEL – students of all levels, diverse abilities,...
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Sep 3, 20231 min read
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Learning Disabilities: What They Are (And What They’re Not)
Learning differences are not roadblocks but pathways to success. Contrary to misconceptions, children with learning disabilities are...
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Aug 20, 20231 min read
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Reaching Students With Emotional Disturbances
Understanding "emotional disturbance" is key in education. It's about significant behavior and mental health hurdles students face, often...
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Aug 16, 20231 min read
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Brain Games For Kids
Have you heard of MentalUP? They are free mind games for kids made to: 🔹 Supercharge Memory & Focus 🔹 Ignite Problem-Solving 🔹 Infuse...
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Aug 12, 20231 min read
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Are you a parent or educator looking for effective tutoring strategies?
Dive into this article that answers all your FAQs about tutoring for kids with learning and thinking differences. Unlock the potential of...
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Jul 12, 20231 min read
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Prepare Your ADHD Teen For College
Organization and coping skills are put to the test in college. But where, exactly, should your teen train their focus? College students...
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Apr 30, 20231 min read
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Researchers say people with Developmental Dyslexia have specific STRENGTHS....
Researchers say people with Developmental Dyslexia have specific strengths relating to exploring the unknown that have contributed to the...
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Mar 27, 20231 min read
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NY parents push for new reading instruction amid low test scores...
https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/buffalo/news/2023/03/20/nys-parents-push-for-new-reading-instruction-amid-low-test-scores?fbclid=IwAR28...
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Mar 26, 20231 min read
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Here's what ADHD looks like in real life...
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LFA
Mar 18, 20231 min read
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Don't Forget to Celebrate Progress!
Let's not forget to celebrate progress! #dyslexia #dyslexiaawareness #learningdifferences #reading #read #writing #spelling #Decode...
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Mar 3, 20231 min read
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10 Top Spelling Apps for Kids
Need a list of the great spelling apps for kids? With the new school year in full swing for most students, the business of reading,...
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Mar 1, 20231 min read
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Curious About Online Tutoring?
Curious how effective online tutoring can be? Check out our Facebook page for a sample of some of the ways we teach for virtual sessions:...
LFA
Feb 25, 20231 min read
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See Dyslexia Differently....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=11r7CFlK2sc #dyslexia #dyslexiaawareness #learningdifferences #reading #read #writing #spelling #Decode...
LFA
Feb 22, 20231 min read
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Why California still doesn't mandate dyslexia screening.
https://www.rwcpulse.com/state/why-california-still-doesnt-mandate-dyslexia-screening-6553704 #dyslexia #dyslexiaawareness...
LFA
Feb 16, 20231 min read
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8 Ideas and Activities for Making Writing Fun in Upper Elementary
https://teachingmadepractical.com/making-writing-fun/ #dyslexia #dyslexiaawareness #learningdifferences #reading #read #writing #spelling...
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Feb 8, 20231 min read
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Read Aloud Books
Here's a list of read aloud books by grade that include some fantastic culturally diverse & social emotional books, plus great reads!...
LFA
Feb 4, 20231 min read
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