Adapting Our 45 Minute Homework Routine: ADHD Friendly
Adapting Our 45 Minute Homework Routine: ADHD Friendly Your Cliff Notes For this blog to make sense, you’ll want to first start here by reviewing what this 45-minute homework routine is all about. As a quick recap, we shared a 45-minute step-by-step homework routine called: Launch → Focus → Wrap. It is designed to help your students “get into flow” when doing their homework. This routine works because it’s simple and straightforward. Of course, […]
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, […]
How To Get Into Flow When Doing Homework
How To Get Into Flow When Doing Homework Your Cliff Notes Getting into flow really is a thing when you get older. It’s all about how we can develop rhythms with what we do, to stay productive and really accomplish our tasks, minus burnout or wasted effort. Why not instill this behavior and practice in students? One way you can do this is around homework time! When the […]
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 […]
Study Systems That Stick: A 30‑Day Executive‑Function Reset for Grades 6–10
Study Systems That Stick: A 30‑Day Executive‑Function Reset for Grades 6–10 Your Cliff Notes Transitioning back to school from a holiday break or after summer can be very tough on students. Heck – it can be tough on parents, guardians, and teachers too! Whenever we make transitions in life, sometimes a reset (hard or soft) […]
10 Tips To Boost Your Study Habits
10 Tips To Boost Your Study Habits Note To Career Coaches: At Think Skill Tools we call this our BlogToolkit. This free resource contains a one-page infographic that is packed with practical tips, activities, and resources to help you show up as the best career coach in all learning spaces for all students. The goal of […]
Checklist -Study Habits For Success In The Digital Age
Checklist -Study Habits For Success In The Digital Age Note To Career Coaches: At Think Skill Tools we love a good freebie, which includes checklists like these. Developing effective study habits is essential for academic success, especially in the digital age. Use this checklist to enhance your study habits and make the most of digital […]
AP Exam Study Strategies and Resources
AP Exam Study Strategies and Resources Are you smack in the middle of studying for an AP exam or considering taking the exam? One of the most strategic ideas you can ever do, when it comes to taking such standardized tests, is to develop strong studying strategies. Now there are many out there for you […]
What Is An AP Exam And It’s Hidden Benefits
What Is An AP Exam And It’s Hidden Benefits So much happens (dare we say at lightning speed) when it’s the senior year of high school. You are thinking about next steps, trying to enjoy life, staying on top of your course work, and if college is in the mix – planning + taking the […]