Based on research by Carol Dweck, PhD Helping kids to switch from a fixed mindset to a growth mindset can be tricky. Here are some tips that may help. 1. Have Daily Learning Discussions a. Ask, “What did you learn today?” or “What did you try hard at today?” b. Praise for effort, persistence, perseverance,
Using Mnemonic devices as a learning technique
Mnemonic devices are a learning technique that aid in the retention and retrieval of information from a person’s memory. It improves the memory of important information and connects new learning to prior knowledge through the use of visual and auditory cues. The following is a list of several types of mnemonic strategies. Name Mnemonics The
When It Comes to Children, There is No One Size Fits All
A few years back, my husband and I had a recurrent problem. Every winter, ice would back up on our roof and leak in a particular spot in our kitchen ceiling. This seriously aggravating experience began each year with the same frustrating process. We would begin (and by we, I mean my husband) by calling
Have You Heard? Time for Hearing Screenings
Picture day… field trip… early dismissal… and hearing screenings! It may seem like there are an endless number of “special events” that pull your child’s class away from regular instructional time, but at least for hearing screenings, it’s definitely worth the missed academics. State-mandated hearing screenings are a vital tool for catching mild to moderate
Potty Training
Potty training creates real anxiety and anguish in parents. There is no other developmental milestone that requires parents to be an active participant. Nobody wakes up one morning and declares to their 1-year-old, “Today is the day you are going to give up crawling and start to walk!” Through natural development children slowly learn to
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