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Developing Higher Mental Functions – What not to do!

Weekly Series — Developing Young Thinkers The goal for working with emerging learners is to help them develop mental tools that develop higher mental functions. The new students were sitting on the carpet. The teacher facing them, asks who can tell me which shape is...

“Specialized, not Special”

Weekly Series — Developing Young Thinkers He has Special Skills. I felt my anxiety rise as we were called into the meeting. We were sitting at the end of the table, surrounded by the professionals bracing ourselves for the report to follow. Much of the rest of the...

A Picture Paints a 1,000 Words

A Picture Paints a Thousand Words Game 1 “A picture paints a thousand words,” is a well known phrase. But a picture can also inspire a thousand words. This is another fun activity that utilizes the understanding that 80% of the free write is the pre-write. And the...

Turn Your Kids into Writers!

Are your kids beginning to drive you nuts? Turn them into writers! Are they bored? Are you tired of watching Frozen for the 100th time? Have you begun to worry about your children's academics? How far behind will they be?  Not to worry! There is a solution that...

How Kids Learn: “First they Belong then they Try”

Weekly Series — Behavior Made Easy The three year old’s were walking in already looking for their spot at the circle. They each rang the bell as they joined the group. Their coach was at the front to greet them with a smile, eye contact and a high five. “Glad you are...

On the Importance of Play

Weekly Series — Developing Young Thinkers Time Traveler #1 “What is your position? over” Time Traveler #2 The dinosaurs are getting closer, I’m running into the trees now” Time Traveler #1 “Find your nearest base camp and put on your invisible shield” Time Traveler #2...

Kids Become WRITERS with the Bust Writer’s Block Game!

Kids Become WRITERS with the Bust Writer’s Block Game!

‘I will think of something to write!’ How many times have you heard the words, “I can’t think of anything to write.” Well there is an easy fix for this. Try this activity 5 days in a row and your kids are cured! They will never say those awful words again! Materials:...

Kids Become Writers with the 3 Words Game!

Kids Become Writers with the 3 Words Game!

What to Do With Kids During the Pandemic Ready for some grins? Yes, writing can bring laughs. This is another one of our family’s favorites. Sitting around the kitchen table reading ridiculous sentences.  Materials: Journal PenSense of Humor Directions:...

Behavior Made Easy

Behavior Made Easy

Weekly Series - At times like these, it’s what you S.A.Y. It's what you S.A.Y. “Hey guys, going to shut down for the weekend, I'm a bit overwhelmed and need to focus on my family and taking care of things around the house. The past few weeks have been extremely...

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