In late March, a fifth grade student was referred to Write On by Kathy Sherman of Hillside School, who had been aware of an experimental cognitive exercise I’d been developing aimed at enhancing fine motor skills in children based on my own research in neuroplasticity. The exercise had successfully improved the handwriting of two other … more »
I want test prep students to see a magnificent letter from a teacher to his students at the beginning of the school year when he gave the students their test results from the previous year. I want you to be sure to put your test results into this perspective! He words beautifully what I want … more »
Fun at the Write On summer writing camp hosted by the Friends’ School in Boulder! For two hours a day, young writers gathered to invent their very own characters to roam within their very own short stories. Write On holds camps frequently at Friends’ School and through out the Boulder area, so check writeoncolorado.com for … more »
In January of 2007, I decided not to tutor juniors extensively in the spring for either the SAT or ACT but rather wait until the summer between their junior and senior years to prep for the fall tests. I made this decision for the following reasons: I do not want to contribute to the atmosphere … more »
Of course people who have been diagnosed with ADHD have been informed of the possibility of taking medication to help them focus. But there are other ways to manage ADHD that also contribute to smoother days, with or without meds. CONTROL YOUR ENVIRONMENT: ADHD people are not known for their organization and yet when they … more »
