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This semester is going to end in the blink of an eye, and the stakes are high. Many kids who struggle with executive function are at risk of failing classes, which sets in motion a string of consequences. So what can you do? Do this sometime today: Do not lecture, argue,
Teaching is an art. But it’s an absolutely tremendous and an astonishingly beautiful art. You see, an artist has spent years committed to developing their extraordinary talents and skills. The great teacher is secretly driven by a simple love of community and belief in humanity. She completely pours her heart into
Note: The vid is 17 minutes long, but trust me, it’ll save you so much time and energy, it’s absolutely worth it. And… it’s pretty good! Download and Print PDF here: Daily habit questions cheat sheet By Seth Perler It’s the end of the semester again… It’s the end of the semester again, and the
Parents, sometimes kids use this word with biting tone. But what exactly does “whatever” mean? What is your child really saying? Often, it’s something like this: “Look, I don’t know exactly how to say this, but honestly, I don’t like what you’re saying! I actually feel a bit threatened right now. You are threatening me getting
This story may be more than you need to know, but I like to be transparent. I hope this is helpful. Messages As you know, I’m Seth, and you probably won’t be surprised to learn that I was the struggling student that I work to help nowadays. Yep, I was
Teachers don’t have a choice (or a voice, for that matter) when it comes to standardized tests – they must proctor these tests or there will be serious consequences. But what’s wrong with the tests anyhow? Why are more and more and more people opting out? Well, I have countless problems
“The Dip” is a completely predictable pattern for many outside-the-box students. Here’s how it goes: The semester starts strong. Organized, optimistic, ready. Classes seem to go well for a couple of weeks. A couple of things go wrong, but no cause for alarm. Maybe you forgot to study for
The Most Important Thing in the World… It’s not grades, SAT scores, college readiness. It’s not staying out of trouble, perfection, getting a job. It’s not extra curricular, resumes, letters of recommendation. It’s not “out there” anywhere. It’s so easy to get lost in the other stuff, but it’s right
Content, Process, and Product Parents and teachers, this video breaks down three extremely helpful concepts used to build curriculum – “Content, Process, and Product”. This will give you a useful filter to can use as you contemplate how well the curriculum meets the needs of your child. Content – What
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