Dear Parents, As promised, I am dedicating this blog to Brain Gym. This program offers a series of simple activities for Whole Brain Learning. Brain Gym is a series of fun and effective learning exercises that increase learning and reduce stress. These exercieses are...
Dear Parents, I urge you, during this difficult time to be kind to your children, be kind to their teachers, be kind to everyone you may come in contact with, either in person or through technology. Most of all, you need to be kind to yourself. I have been a...
Dear followers of Breaking Barriers To Learning Blogs, We thought you might be interested in reading an article on Irlen Syndrome that recently appeared in Notebook, a publication that supports adult literacy. The following article appeared in the Spring 2019 issue...
Once you have completed the back to school lists (supplies and new attire, etc.) the reality that summer is over sets in. It is time to decide how you can best help your student have a successful school year. Every parent wants their child to do well in school, but...
Summer is here and the slide is on. “Summer Slide” occurs when students discontinue academic stimulation during the summer months. Students generally lose 2 to 3 months of learning over the summer. This is the reason why teachers spend the greater portion of the first...