Parents of teens and young adults with ADHD: Did you ever wonder how to improve retention? Continue learning during down times. Traveling on the Wayback Machine… Wow! My first day at a new school. I just have to wonder…Why is a math teacher in a reading class? It’s okay. I was an Associate Clinic Director…
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How do we stop bullying? Attentive teachers.
Is bullying a problem? Set the climate. Try day-one strategies. Continue to infinity. The continuing adventures of EdieLovesMath… Well, I’ve already taught math so student teaching will be a cake walk. An experienced teacher, a good-humored paraeducator, and me together…What could possibly go wrong? Why do I keep asking that!!! Day 1, the first period…
Math ADHD Style: The Pythagorean Theorem
What is the Pythagorean Theorem? Better yet…what do you need to know it for? Pre-Algebra, Geometry, Pre-Calculus
Parents of teens and young adults with ADHD: What do you do when there’s bad behavior?
“Casper, get off the couch. Casper, get off the couch. Casper, get off the couch! Casper, get off the couch!! Casper, get off the couch!!! CASPER, GET OFF THAT COUCH RIGHT NOW OR I’LL GET YOU OFF MYSELF!!!” Funny when it’s someone other than you. Just imagine, my Rottweiler puppy outweighs me by 20…
Yoga improving the behavior of kids with ADHD? Yes (Research)
As amazing as it might seem, research shows that yoga improves the behavior of children with ADHD. Watch this quick video on the specific factors impacted. There’s more to come!
Mother and Daughter Work Together to Discover Success in Geometry!
Another day in the wonderful life of EdieLovesMath… Vicky is one of my champion math students with ADHD. She and her mother Jane diligently did homework together every night. One night, like any other, the family was chowing down and discussing their day. There was one problem ruining this bucolic scene, The Winter Break Geometry…
What happens when you can’t help your child with his homework?
Good parents are involved in their child’s education. What happens when the math homework is completely unknown? Try yHomework. Android and iPad. Leave me a comment and let me know how it turns out.
Does color affect readability for my child with dyslexia?
Imagine two college professors going at it nose to nose. One is American, the other British. The one from the USA is wearing black and white. The chap from England is wearing a multicolored jacket. “Black and white has the greatest contrast!” Swish…”It depends on many factors!” Nose to nose…toe to toe. Yelling so…
What are the benefits of small class size?
Students who receive reading instruction within smaller class sizes are more successful than those in traditional classrooms. Interventions with positive learning result by providing longer and more frequent instructional times. Traveling on the Way-Wayback Machine to my student teaching…Boy did I get lucky. I’m at one of the best colleges for education (+The…
How do I help a child with ADHD in Algebra 1?
How do I help a child with ADHD in Algebra 1? Math and ADHD are 2 words that don’t get along. Expect “acting out” instead. “Leave me alone” and “I don’t need help” reign supreme. What are you going to do? Give them what they want. Give her the ability to be in charge of…