Learning Lab Blog
July 7, 2021
5 Common Issues Parents Face With Kids With ADHD
How families can cope with the difficulties of ADHD in children Children with ADHD often: Display defiant or disruptive behavior Become hyper-focused on things that excite them Lack executive.
Read MoreJune 23, 2021
6 Ways Dyslexia Can Be a Gift
How dyslexia can benefit your child Kids with dyslexia have many gifts, including: Enhanced right-brain skills Think in pictures rather than words Holistic thinking that sees the whole picture.
Read MoreJune 9, 2021
How COVID-19 Changed Education (Maybe Forever)
4 big changes in education as a result of COVID-19 Key takeaways: Virtual school has had a profound effect on academic achievement COVID-19 may have permanently changed how we.
Read MoreMay 26, 2021
S.M.A.R.T. Summer Literacy Program for Children with Learning Differences
A summer program for children with dyslexia and other learning disabilities Key Takeaways: The summer slide can result in learning losses of up to 20% in reading; 27% in.
Read MoreMay 12, 2021
How the FLEX Program Can Prevent the Summer Slide
Summer should be a time of fun and relaxation, but you can’t completely close the door on learning Key Takeaways: The summer slide can result in learning losses of.
Read MoreApril 28, 2021
6 Summer Activities for Kids with Learning Differences
How parents can help enhance summer learning Tips for enhancing summer learning: Have your child work on lessons for 15-30 minutes a day Create a summer schedule (and stick.
Read MoreApril 7, 2021
3 Ways to Help Your Child Avoid the Summer Slide
Key points: The “Summer Slide” refers to learning losses that happen during the summer Reading just 6 books can help prevent reading losses Encourage your child to read everything,.
Read MoreMarch 24, 2021
Help Your Child Get Ahead of The COVID + Summer Slide
Key takeaways: The summer slide can result in reading losses of 20% and math losses of 27% The COVID slide could see learning losses of up to 70% in.
Read MoreMarch 10, 2021
3 Tips to Keep Your Child from Falling Behind in Virtual School
Key takeaways: There is a real danger of students falling behind in reading, writing, math, and science You can help your child by encouraging active learning Create an optimal.
Read MoreFebruary 17, 2021
The Complete Guide to Florida Standard Assessments
Key Takeaways: FSAs are given to all public school students in 3rd – 10th grades FSAs determine if your child will progress to 4th grade FSAs may determine if.
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