Teachers can help students strengthen their brain's executive function with "workouts" in which they practice pausing, prioritizing, improving their working memory, and mapping their options.
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Teaching Tips
Seven Ways to Increase a Student's Attention Span
Children often struggle to pay attention, but when they are given a task they view as challenging or hard, they are even more likely to give up before truly trying. If you notice a child that is regularly losing focus during challenging tasks, here are some strategies that might help increase that attention span and improve the overall outcome of tasks.
Five Ways to Support Students Who Struggle With Reading Comprehension
These strategies can help students are able to decode well but have difficulty understanding what they read—and they’re beneficial for all students.
The Power of the Positive Phone Call Home
Calling students’ parents or guardians with good news encourages more good behavior and creates strong teacher-student bonds.
How New Teachers Can Use Evaluation Feedback to Improve
On their own or with an instructional coach, new teachers can create a data-driven action plan for improving their teaching practices.
Getting Mindful About Breathing
Taking a moment to focus on your breathing can help you manage stress, listen more deeply, and defuse tense classroom situations.
Making Advisory More Effective
A simple plan for advisory includes self-reflection to help students see their growth over time.
