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Understanding and Supporting Students with ADHD and Dyslexia: 9 Tips for Educators
When a student is diagnosed with ADHD, dyslexia may not be the first thing that comes to mind. Reading challenges might seem linked to distractibility rather than an underlying reading disorder. It’s important to understand both of these learning differences as it’s likely that you’ll have students in your classroom who have both diagnoses.
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"He’s Just Lazy!": Understanding the Complexity of Student Motivation and How Teachers Can Help
Struggling to motivate disengaged students? Before labeling them as lazy, it's important to understand the complex factors that may be influencing their behavior. This blog explores the hidden challenges behind student motivation and offers practical strategies teachers can use to help students re-engage and succeed.
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The Power of Flexible Thinking: 8 Tips to Help Students Adapt and Thrive in the Classroom
Many students encounter moments where they hit a cognitive roadblock. These moments aren’t just about not knowing the right answer—they're about the inability to shift gears, to see problems from another perspective, and to adapt when things don’t go as planned. This is where the role of a teacher becomes crucial in nurturing the skill of flexible thinking, also known as cognitive flexibility.
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Helping Students with ADHD Stay Organized: 8 Tips for Educators
Have you had this student in your class before? The one who consistently forgets their homework, loses track of their assignments, and becomes easily overwhelmed by their cluttered desk? Most likely, the answer is a resounding yes! We hear your pain, and we also hear your students’ pain too. Dealing with disorganization is difficult and frustrating for everyone.
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Sleep Patterns and ADHD: Helping Students Get the Rest They Need
Meet Sarah, a bright and energetic eighth-grader who always seemed to struggle with focusing in school. Despite her enthusiasm for learning, she often complained that she felt too tired to pay attention during lessons. Her teachers noticed her frequent yawning and difficulty staying on task, and they began to wonder if there was more to her fatigue than just a lack of interest in schoolwork.
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Empowering Students with ADHD: Strategies for Building Self-Motivation in the Classroom
Imagine a student eagerly starting a new classroom project, only to get sidetracked by the buzz of a fly or the allure of a colorful book minutes later. This is a common scenario for many students with ADHD. They often face hurdles in maintaining focus, managing their time, and staying organized, all of which are key to nurturing self-motivation.
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