How to Avoid the Homework Battle
Convincing kids to get their homework done is one of the most frustrating (and most common) battles for parents. If you are lucky enough to have the type of child who comes right home and settles into homework, congratulations to you. Please share your secret. Many parents feel it is their responsibility to get their […]
Setting Kids Up to Tackle Homework
There are many factors that contribute to how independently and successfully kids complete their homework on a given night. Of course, the first and most obvious factor is their understanding of the material they are working on. But there are several other factors, including alertness, mood, and environmental factors that will make or break a […]
Parenting Like a Pro
From the moment that our first child enters the world, life as we know it is never the same. And as much as we love and adore our kids, they can also be totally and completely overwhelming! From the extreme highs to the very frustrating lows, parenting is a rollercoaster of experiences and emotions that […]
How to Expand Working Memory
Working memory is what we use to store information for short periods in order to use it to accomplish something. But our capacity for working memory is not fixed. There are ways to improve and expand it. Read on for strategies to boost working memory. First, let’s lay down some working memory basics. For those […]
Behavior Strategies for Remote Learning & Virtual Classrooms
Managing behavior remotely is a double-edged sword. Some behaviors feel out of the teacher’s hands when students are not physically present in the room. In one way, this is freeing. The mute button means teachers almost never have to worry about noise disruptions. Your “classroom” will always be in as pristine order as you want […]
The Connection Between Speech, Language, and Learning
Any student’s experience of school is filled with words. There are the words a child hears or sees each time a teacher gives a direction or delivers a lesson. And there are the words he hears from his peers during class discussions or out on the playground. Then, there are the words that make up […]
How to Prep for Regents Exams
With Regents tests right around the corner, this is always a busy time of year for high school students. While we at Braintrust do not believe in “teaching to the test,” we also know there is tremendous value in preparing students for tests, especially when it comes to something as important as the Regents. Here […]
Managing Test Anxiety
We’ve all felt nervous before a test or big performance. Sometimes you feel butterflies in your stomach, sweaty palms, or a pounding heart. You might also experience a moment of total panic as the test is handed out. But for most of us, once the test begins, we are able to use that burst of […]
The Link Between Social-Emotional Learning and Academics
Social-emotional skills directly relate to students’ academic motivation and success. When students feel confident in their strengths and ability to improve, they are more likely to take academic risks. When they are able to positively interact with peers and teachers, they get even more out of their learning through opportunities for collaboration. In order to […]
Addressing Behavior in the Socially Distant Classroom
For many classroom teachers, classroom management has always been a struggle. Add in social distancing restrictions, and you might feel like you’re going through your day with your hands tied. Even though the distance might make you feel like you’re at a loss, there is hope. Many of the most popular behavior management strategies are […]
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