ADHD

Remi is one manic squirrel! Scampering here and scampering there, he’s a fluffball of constant motion. Whether he’s at home, in school, or out on the town, Remi never stays in one place. Even his thoughts come and go at a wildly rapid pace...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

This adorable "My Little Squishy" is kid-designed and kid-tested! It has a unique feel with the ability to stretch, squish, and crunch. Studies have shown that squeezing and releasing a fidget can help with emotional regulation. When your child feels...

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...

Learning how to get and stay organized is an important executive function skill for children. Good organization skills allow children to order items or pictures into sequential order, maintain toys and personal items in a neat and orderly manner, and...

Impulse control is an executive functioning skill that allows you think before you act and to prioritize long-term success over short-term gains. When you have good self-control, you are able to resist doing things that may be harmful to yourself or to...

Read Stephie McCumbee’s storybook Spacing Out! to your students and follow up with this exercise. Students will use their creativity to design bookmarks that can be used to teach others about the skill of “Completing Tasks.” Extend the...

Read the storybook It Was Just Right Here! from the Executive FUNction series written by Bryan Smith to your students, then pass out the “What’s Out of Place?” worksheet when the story is finished. This exercise will help to...