The 3R Playbook for Dealing with ADHD + Homework
The 3R Playbook for Dealing with ADHD + Homework Your Cliff Notes If homework time in your house feels like a daily showdown, you are not failing. The struggle can be very real. And no, your child is not incompetent or lazy. Let’s stop speaking these things over our students/learners and redirect that towards words of empowerment and confidence. Many students […]
Adapting Our 45 Minute Homework Routine For Busy Classrooms
Adapting Our 45 Minute Homework Routine For Busy Classrooms Your Cliff Notes As a continuation of this blog series, don’t forget to check out our first blog that introduces this 45-minute homework routine called (Launch → Focus → Wrap). The purpose of this routine is to help your students “get into flow” when doing their homework AND practice developing their life skills around time management, […]
Career Cluster Match-Ups: Turn Chores Into Career Lessons
Career Cluster Match-Ups: Turn Chores Into Career Lessons Your Cliff Notes If you’ve ever wondered how to turn everyday chores into powerful career learning moments, you’re in the right place. This blog shows parents and teachers how to use household tasks and classroom jobs to introduce career clusters in a fun, hands-on way. No fancy curriculum required—just creativity and a little planning. The […]
Backpack, Binder, and Digital File Systems for Busy Students
Backpack, Binder, and Digital File Systems for Busy Students Your Cliff Notes We love us a good Ikea run over here at Think Skill Tools. Even the Container Store will catch our eye from time to time. Such places are the place to be for all things organization. Here’s the thing: our learning spaces do […]
Micro‑Habits That Get Homework Started in 5 Minutes
Micro – Habits That Get Homework Started In 5 Minutes Your Cliff Notes Ok – so let’s keep it 100%…homework really can involve a love/hate relationship with some (not all) students. It’s also fascinating that homework can evoke such strong emotions! In some households (or classrooms), if you mention homework, you may get a collective […]