ADD/ADHD Ideas and Options

Great FREE Spanish Enrichment Links

Joan — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 19:49:00 GMT

Do your students need Spanish enrichment activities for those times when their work is completed but others in the class need more time and assistance? Here are some links that can provide some enrichment solutions for them---and you! Headphones may be...(read more)

Great Resources for Helping Students With ADHD

Joan — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 05:37:00 GMT

Teachers and parents need good resources at their fingertips in order to best address the needs of the children in their lives challenged with ADHD. Here is a set of links to resources that will enable you to get the assistance needed to manage this issue:...(read more)

St. Louis Teacher Issued Patent for ADHD Reading Tool

Joan — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 01:00:00 GMT

Good teachers have a strong interest in and dedication to the success of their students. They know that ALL students CAN succeed---even those challenged with learning disabilities and differences. Parents, too, know they can help their children thrive...(read more)

Is It ADHD or Something Else?

Joan — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 00:56:00 GMT

It has been determined that there are approximately 3.5 million school-aged children in the U.S. who have been diagnosed with ADD/ADHD (Attention Deficit Disorder-Hyperactive or Non-hyperactive type). At the same time, it has been estimated that as many...(read more)

Got Reading Problems?

Joan — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 15:22:00 GMT

You have a strong interest and dedication to excellent education through differentiated instruction . You know that ALL students CAN succeed ---even those greatly challenged with learning disabilities and differences! Because of this, you will want to...(read more)

Soothing the ADHD "Monster" Inside

Joan — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 22:33:00 GMT

With ADHD, Soothe the Five Senses It can be more than challenging to overcome the symptoms of ADHD, especially when trying to complete a project or assignment at school or in the workplace. There are some techniques that can bring immediate results. Discovering...(read more)

Botball---A Great Robotics Program for Middle Schoolers

Joan — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 20:10:00 GMT

Many high school teachers know of the Botball organization that makes the study of robotics possible for their students. However, did you know that in recent years, middle school students have also been invited to participate in the renown program? Yes,...(read more)

An Emmy Ceremony for America's Teachers!

Joan — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 04:33:00 GMT

It's about time that teachers receive at least as much recognition as do TV celebrities! It is the teachers of America who work diligently each day in their respective classrooms "wearing many more hats" than any other actor ever wears in a single Emmy...(read more)

Free Graphic Organizers for Visual Learners---and You!

Joan — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 01:19:00 GMT

Children and adults challenged with ADD/ADHD can often learn more easily and successfully when graphic organizers are introduced during the learning process. Using a cluster format, storyboard, or other graphic organizer can mean all the difference when...(read more)

Classroom Seating Tips With the ADD/ADHD Student In Mind

Joan — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 17:31:00 GMT

There are some very easy tips that teachers can use to help their ADD/ADHD students increase the opportunities for learning success in the classroom. These tips can also contribute to an individual teacher's "peace of mind" throughout the entire school...(read more)

Free Strategy and Tool for ADD/ADHD

Joan — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:09:00 GMT

I would like to pass along one more idea that I use in my classroom. Some students (ADD/ADHD or not) experience more reading comfort with this strategy: *** Try using colored paper for printing all materials including worksheets, outlines, notes, etc....(read more)

More Ideas for ADD/ADHD!

Joan — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 17:51:00 GMT

I have been receiving some positive comments about the ADD/ADHD strategies posted earlier this month in my blog. Thank you to all! As we are starting to plan again for a new school year, it seemed like a good time to add a few more strategies to this...(read more)

Differentiated Instruction---What Works For You?

Joan — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 21:18:00 GMT

We all know that for real learning success to be possible, it is most important to tailor our classroom lessons to the learning styles and interests/talents of our students. Each of us has a "tool box" of strategies to accomplish this. What are your strategies?...(read more)

Teachers of the Year---Thank you, Charlie Rose!

Joan — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 16:56:00 GMT

Last week on PBS, Charlie Rose had as his guests four outstanding Teachers of the Year from 2008 and recent years. How motivated and MOTIVATING they all were! Hopefully, many of you were able to view the program (later re-broadcast on some local PBS stations)....(read more)

ADD/ADHD Resource Links for Parents and Teachers

Joan — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 19:01:00 GMT

When working in the classroom, I find it very helpful to have a ready-to-go list of websites for parents with children challenged with ADD/ADHD. On occasion, the sheet has even helped a few of my colleagues. Here is the list I use. Feel free to download and use as you need to help make success a reality for the students in your school! ADHD Websites www.chadd.org - Children & Adults with ADD (CHADD) www.add.org - National Attention Deficit Disorder Association www.additudemag.com - ADDitude Magazine for People with ADD www.addvance.com - ADDvance OnLine Resource for Women & Girls with ADD www.nimh.nih.gov/healthinformation/adhdmenu.cfm - Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder link for the National Institute of Mental Health www.oneaddplace.com - One ADD Place www.ldonline.org - The official website of the Coordinated Campaign for Learning Disabilities. A place for parents, educators, and kids to learn, to find help and to exchange ideas. www.ldanatl.org - Learning Disabilities Association of America Hope these links are helpful to you and your students! Joan www.readingfocuscard.com http://brennaninnovators.com/resources.html