Walking through the mall, huddled around their lockers, even sitting on the couch, students are glued to their cellphones. Whether they are minimizing their thoughts into 140 characters or less on Twitter, or actively engaged in a group text message, young people flex their writing muscles consistently throughout the day.   Next time you see your son… Continue reading →

Let’s start with the basics. For some students, math isn’t easy. I teach physics and see  a lot of math phobia and anxiety. I have also found a common theme: most of the students I teach learn math a different way than how they have been taught. At some point, they throw up their hands, put up their virtual “I just… Continue reading →

What captures your attention? Have you ever been so engaged in something that you could spend hours focusing on it? Students with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) struggle in schools when, often, there are no adaptations to engage their fluid minds. Often it takes a special approach to reach students who experience hyperactivity. However, academics agree that ADHD does… Continue reading →

Are you trying to find the next great read for your student? These tools can help you find the perfect book to encourage a love of reading.   Scholastic Book Wizard: Search for All Books Grade levels 1.0* to 12.9   Is your first grader all about alligators? Does your middle schooler eat, sleep and breathe… Continue reading →

Schoolwork can become a much-dreaded task when each assignment takes twice as long as it should to complete. Due to constant distractions, children who suffer from Attention Deficit Disorder and Attention Deficit and Hyperactive Disorder (ADD/ADHD) frequently find themselves spending much more time on schoolwork than their peers. This extra effort often agitates students and demotivates them from attempting… Continue reading →