Learning Differences

All kids like to move, but some kids just can't seem to stop. These kids have a hard time sitting still at home and at school. They may seem inattentive. That's why it is important to teach them strategies for controlling their bodies and strategies for...

Sometimes people say one thing but mean another. This can be difficult for kids to understand because they take words at face value. Using the connect-the-dots method that Freddie learned can help young people navigate confusing social interactions,...

These downloadable activities help teach kids how to control their conversations and be excited about listening to, and learning from, others. Worksheets, games, discussion topics and group activities reinforce the message from the storybook, Freddie the...

It's not unusual for children to speak before they think about what they're going to say. Over time, they develop the ability to distinguish what they should say and what should be left unsaid. The first step in teaching children this skill is showing...

Use these engaging downloadable activities to reinforce the lessons taught in the storybook, Missing the Meaning. The activities are best suited for children ages 5-11.  The Five Downloadable Activities include: Activity 1 – Sharing...

Reinforce the lessons students learn in the story Molly and the Runaway Trolley with these engaging downloadable activities. These activities are designed to help young people in grades K-6 deal with their stress and worry. The five activities...

Use these engaging downloadable activities to reinforce the lessons taught in the storybook, My Brain is Like a Puppy! These activities are best suited for children ages 4-8. The Five Downloadable Activities include: Activity 1 – The Brain Game...

It's hard for students in grades K through 6 to recognize when they are getting angry and to manage their emotions so they can control how they react. It's a skill that takes time, practice, and self-awareness. Students will identify ways and plan...

There's a saying we've all heard, that patience is a virtue. It's also a really important life skill - and one that is tough for most young people and many adults. Helping children learn how to practice patience by staying calm and waiting their turn...

Symptoms of ADHD may manifest both at home and at school and can include inattentiveness, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. Many children without an ADHD diagnosis also struggle with one or more of these symptoms.  Help students learn to avoid...

Read the storybook Uniquely Wired to help your students gain acceptance and understanding of kids living with autism. The four activities will help drive home the lessons from the story. Students will have the opportunity to interpret that people see and...

Staying on task until a job is done can be tough for adults, so it's not surprising that it's also difficult for most children. Teaching kids the importance of staying focused and finishing tasks is something that will serve them well in life. Help...

Focusing is easier said than done for some children. Being able to focus is a life skill and can help set children up for success. School counselor Bryan Smith has developed five downloadable activities for educators to use in the classroom to help teach...

Self-monitoring is the ability to observe and evaluate one’s behavior. Give students the working knowledge of learning how to pay attention, stay on task and follow instructions with these five downloadable activities from Bryan Smith's How Did You...

Working memory is an important executive function because it helps children (and adults!) recall information required to complete tasks or functions, such as notetaking, spelling, or the order of operations in math. Some children seem to excel in this...

Planning is the ability to create a roadmap to reach a goal or achieve a task, while prioritizing involves the ability to make decisions about what is important for you to focus on next. It can be challenging for children to know where to get started on...