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Have you ever made a mistake or error? Were you ever wrong? Were you ever told that you were careless, lazy or unmotivated?  How did that make you feel? Were you embarrassed? Were you ashamed? Were you angry? Were you sad? Erasing Mistakes Now, I want you to imagine a giant eraser, because were are going to erase all mistakes. We are going to erase errors. We are going to erase anything and everything wrong or careless. And, as we mindfully delete all those negative words and memories while holding onto any valuable lessons, all those bad feelings disappear too.Imagine...

There is often an easy solution to helping elementary students that struggle with math.  But first, we must understand that the cause of the math troubles. Finding the Root Cause of Math Problems Elementary math difficulties often results from one or more of the following: lack of experience and practice working with numbers and symbols. drab or humdrum instruction. problems activating the needed areas of cognition to solve these problems. weaknesses in the cognitive areas of quantitative reasoning, spatial skills, visual processing sequencing, and working memory.  What Happens to These Struggling Learners? Young learners often lose interest and motivation quickly when they...

It is with great pleasure to share with you an interview with Heather Bestel - the creator or Magical Meditations for Kids. Heather is a holistic therapist and mindful teacher that embraces the ideas of "hope, love, kindness and forgiveness." She believes that "everyone is capable of doing great things" and she helps many along their path to success.  New research suggests that meditation benefits children academically, emotionally, and personally, and Heather's materials are truly outstanding. My students love Heather's meditations! Similar product - Click Here The Interview Erica: If you had to put it into a single sentence, what is at...

I find that a lot of parents decide to hide the fact that their child has a learning disability. They want to protect them from negative associations with the label. Most of all, they don't want their child to feel disabled or experience any bullying from his or her peers. Although there might be some short-lived uncertainties and uneasiness associated with learning about one's diagnosis, the research shows that has lasting beneficial outcomes. How Can Learning about One's Learning Disability Diagnosis Help? Learning about one's diagnosis can help in a number of ways. Whether the child is in elementary school...

Teaching students planning, time management and organizational skills is necessary in education. Although some find executive functioning to be quite obvious, there are those that need to learn the process. Executive Functioning is Made Up of Three Core Cognitive Skills Executive functions can be broken down into three key cognitive skills: Working memory:  Working memory is the process of holding and manipulating sensory information in the mind.  It is also a vital skill in both encoding and retrieving information from long term memory. Inhibitory control:  Inhibitory control involves managing one's attention, behavior, thoughts, and/or emotions so that actions are aligned with personal goals. Cognitive flexibility: Cognitive flexibility...