Best Practices

• Kids have more than just one “learning style.”

• Natural talents and abilities help shape the way kids learn.

• Understanding learning strengths can help you find ways to help your child learn and improve skills more effectively.

• Help your child establish a growth mindset

• Explore their interests

• help them identify their strengths and talk about them

1- Ask for your child's attention

2- Minimize distractions

3- Speak quietly

4- Use Wait time

5- Tell, don't ask

6- Number your directions

7- Be precise in what you say

8- Use visual cues

Children who struggle with organization skills easily get overwhelmed at school. Dealing with schedules, deadlines, and different classes can provide anxiety and stress. Organization skills can help students manage their workload and classes better and help them be more efficient in school and life.

1- Use a planner

2- Try a watch or timer

3- Color code assignments/belongings

4- De-clutter backpack

Imagine being stuck inside a house and having ADHD? Children with hyperactivity disorders struggle when they cannot move around. They often bounce off the walls and just don’t know what to do with themselves. This often leads to mischief and unfortunate situations. The best way to help them get rid of some of that excess energy is exercising or completing some fun, indoor activities.

Exercise is a great way to help them deal with their behaviors.

SEL for children

• Social-emotional learning helps kids work on things like coping with feelings and setting goals.

• It also helps with interpersonal skills like working in teams and resolving conflicts.

• In schools, an emphasis on social-emotional learning can help reduce bullying and disciplinary incidents.

1- Create a homework space (have supplies readily available)

2- Create a routine (involve them in the process)

3- Teach time management skills (schedule, calendar)

4- Use a reward system (candy, toy, fun activity)