Good Sensory Learning Blog

I just love using dry-erase pockets — and my students do too! There’s something magical about grabbing a set of colorful dry-erase markers and diving into a hands-on activity. Whether we’re working on fractions, tracing letters, or plotting points on a graph, these reusable sleeves transform ordinary worksheets into exciting learning experiences. I just love using dry-erase pockets — and my students do too! There’s something magical about grabbing a set of colorful dry-erase markers and diving into a hands-on activity. Whether we’re working on fractions, tracing letters, or plotting points on a graph, these reusable sleeves transform ordinary worksheets...

In my journey as a learning specialist and educational therapist, the surge in calls from concerned parents has been nothing short of a tidal wave. Each conversation echoes a similar refrain: their children are facing hurdles with executive functioning. These are not isolated incidents but a collective cry for help—a pattern revealing the silent struggle simmering in the undercurrents of our educational landscape. Students with Weak Executive Functioning are Often Mislabeled These students are often described as lazy and unmotivated, and by the time that I meet many of these students they also have a case of learned helplessness.  What...

Executive functioning is a cognitive process that has gained recognition in schools over the past decade and accommodating students that struggle in this area is often neglected. Inappropriate labels such as “careless” and “lazy” are often placed on this population. Instead of compassion and strategies, they are often intimidated, harassed and mishandled with discipline and inconsistent methods that result in poor grades. For these students anger, frustration, poor motivation and feelings of learned helplessness are common. More and more students are being described with this label and students need to learn strategies for success.  Capable and intelligent learners can sabotage...

Many students find geometry abstract and disconnected from real life, especially when first learning about angles. When math is taught through memorization alone, children often struggle to retain concepts or see their relevance. As an educational therapist and executive functioning coach, I know that when we bring learning to life through multisensory experiences, students understand concepts more deeply and remember them with confidence. This angles PowerPoint lesson was created to transform a traditionally challenging topic into a meaningful and engaging learning experience for students in grades 3 to 6. Why an Angle's PowerPoint Lesson Helps Students Learn Children learn best...

Teaching vowel combinations (or vowel teams) is one of the most challenging parts of early reading instruction. With multiple sound patterns and exceptions, it’s no surprise that many students struggle to decode and spell words with vowel teams. The good news: with the right multisensory strategies, vowel combinations become much easier for children to learn, remember, and apply in reading and writing. So, what is the most effective way to teach vowel teams to young readers?   Vowel Combinations Made Easy Teaching vowel combinations doesn’t have to be confusing or dull—in fact, it can be fun, memorable, and truly multisensory with...