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Talking About Failure: What Parents Can Do to Motivate Kids in School

When children view their abilities as something they can change over time, they’re more apt to deal well with challenges, researchers say. And what parents say can help or hurt. Source: Talking About Failure: What Parents Can Do to Motivate … Continue reading

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Register through summer programs

 

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Newly accepted 1st-4th LS students

If you are a newly accepted 1-4th grade family at Hackley, please don’t forget to contact me to set up your literacy assessment! Appointments are filled on a first requested, first assigned basis.  

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Book Fair @ Hackley

I was just in Allen Hall checking out the books that are available for our book fair…. and I realized I might have a bit of an obsession for books. It is CRAZY how much books make me happy- but … Continue reading

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Children Diagnosed with ADHD: Relative Age May Play a Crucial Role

I thought this was an interesting article. Disclaimer – please be advised that this article was posted by a company that promotes a ADHD management program. Source: Children Diagnosed with ADHD: Relative Age May Play a Crucial Role

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Dyslexia Apps – Sunshine and Hurricanes

Discover all the ways technology can provide apps to help with dyslexia. Whether on a tablet or ipad, these dyslexia apps are perfect for kids or adults Source: Dyslexia Apps – Sunshine and Hurricanes

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Summer Online Reading

Summer Registration is open! The books we are reading are: June 13-July 1 Fish in a Tree by Lynda Mullaly Hunt July 11-July 29 The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman Aug 8- Aug 26 Crenshaw by Katherine Applegate ONLINE BOOK … Continue reading

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Processing Speed | Slow Processing Speed | Expert Chats – Understood

Learn more about processing speed issues during this live expert chat. Source: Processing Speed | Slow Processing Speed | Expert Chats – Understood

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9 Terms to Know About Executive Function | What Is Working Memory? – Understood

What terms do teachers and doctors use to talk about executive functioning issues? Here are clear definitions of nine of them, including working memory. Source: 9 Terms to Know About Executive Function | What Is Working Memory? – Understood

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The Homework Debate

This year, Regina DiStefano and Madeleine Lopez (co-directors of the AT program), began a practice in sharing articles they’ve located and facilitating conversations about the material with fellow colleagues. Their most recently shared article, about homework in independent schools, struck … Continue reading

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