What are Executive Function Skills? The Hidden Ingredients to Success
If you or someone you know is struggling with school, you might want to ask: How are their executive function skills? Definition of Executive Function Skills Executive function (EF) is an umbrella term that describes the various skills that go into managing your life. It includes things like setting goals, planning, prioritizing, organizing, remembering and […]
A New Direction for Building Saving Learners
Learn about the new content directions of BSL as we leverage technology to support executive functioning skills.
How to Check Reading Comprehension
Once kids start reading chapter books, it can be hard to keep up with what they’re reading. These strategies can help.
Research in Education Takes Time
The research process in education is complex. Take a look at why it takes so long for research to trickle down to classrooms and what teachers and parents can do about it.
The Hidden Benefits of Read-Alouds for Big Kids
Research shows older kids can still benefit from having grown-ups read to them. A look at that research and suggestions for how to build read-aloud routines as a family.
Getting Excited about World Geography
Read how the board game “Trekking the World” teaches kids about world geography.
6 Ways Parents (and Teachers) Can Boost Math Learning
(This is the second part of a two part series. Click here to read about the research in Part 1.) Functional MRIs and other innovations are helping us understand much more about how brains learn and process math. Given how many of us parents (and teachers) grew up hating math, these developments are welcome. While […]
The Math Isn’t New, But the Research May Be
Much of the research in the last two decades has taught us a lot about how kids learn math. Take a look at some of the reasons today’s approaches are so visual.
How Tiny Polka Dot Builds the Math Skills Kids Need
Tiny Polka Dot by Math for Love My complete review of one of my all-time favorite early math games, Tiny Polka Dot by Math for Love. Age: 3-8+ Players: 1-6 Time: 5-15 minutes (Note: This post contains affiliate links. That means if you click on the link and make a purchase, I will get a […]
5 Ways Board Games Boost Kids in Unexpected Ways
Fortnite. Roblox. Among Us. Minecraft. If you’re the parent of an elementary-aged kid, chances are you’ve heard of these games. And if your child has played any of them, there’s a reasonable chance they’ve shown a willingness to spend HOURS on these games. While digital games may have some benefits, it’s important to introduce board […]