Learning Differences

Hunter Lane is more interested in outer space than anyone Mrs. Julian has ever taught in her years as an educator. He loves to read about space, draw pictures about space, and daydream about being an astronaut soaring through the...

"My name is Norman David Edwards, but everybody calls me Noodle. Sometimes I get tired of being told what to do." Every day Noodle hears all about what he needs to do and why he needs to do it. He hears it from his parents, teachers and coaches, and...

Winner of the 2021 Counselor's Choice Award! Problem solving involves many other executive functioning behaviors, including reasoning, attention, planning, initiation, working memory, and self-monitoring. The one thing all of us have in common is that...

Animated story version of the 6th Noodle book: What's in It for Me? Noodle is always being told what to do. But he wonders, why? What's in It for him? Luckily, the adults in Noodle's life are there to teach him the importance of moving 'need tos' into...

Use these engaging downloadable activities to reinforce the lessons taught in the storybook, Different Thinkers: ADHD. The activities are best suited for children ages 6-12.  The Five Downloadable Activities include: Activity 1 – ADHD...

Use these engaging downloadable activities to reinforce the lessons taught in the storybook, Different Thinkers: Autism. These activities are best suited for children ages 6-12. The Five Downloadable Activities include: Activity 1 – Understanding...

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...

Reinforce the lessons Freddie learns in the story Freddie the Fly: Seeing Through Another Lens with these engaging downloadable activities, which will help students learn how to see from other perspectives than their own. Many elementary students can be...

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...