Lifelong Learner

Youtube channel intro and Haunted History walk announcement! We are the Peterson family and there are six of us! We want to have one place where we can showcase all the zany fun that we have is a family and our own ind...

Meet N.J.'s newest downtown. It's designed for kids and adults with special needs. The multimillion-dollar project will be debuted on September 9 with a grand opening ceremony.

Go EAGLES!

Eagles Add Sensory Room To Make Lincoln Financial Field One Of First Sensory-Inclusive Stadiums The Eagles partnered with KultureCity to create the room as part of a new initiative to promote accommodating and positive experiences for all fans.

Yes. Much to the dismay of others.

Raise your hand if you are guilty of this... ✋

Growth Mindset Another production by the Granville East IR Team!

‘Lets face it, keeping children sedentary for most of their waking hours is causing harm’ A pediatric occupational therapist says the restrictions being put on young children's play is hurting their growth.

How Nutrition Harmonizes the ADHD Brain Complex carbohydrates, omega-3 fatty acids, lean protein, and certain vitamins all help our brain cells carry out their functions efficiently and effectively. In an ADHD brain, these foods and nutrients can be particularly powerful. Find out how!

A while back I posted a blurb about the website "Storybird" Here's a video I found that easily takes you through the steps to create a class account and individual student accounts.

How to create a class on Storybird Inspire students to write better and read for fun with Storybird. Learn how to create a class, add students, and get started with Storybird Studio in your cl...

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Top 10 Ways to Raise a Happy ADHD Child David Letterman has his Top 10 list. Here's mine for helping kids with attention deficit grow up happy, confident, and connected.

On the flip side if being a lifelong learner -
"One repays a teacher badly if one always remains nothing but a pupil."
-Friedrich Nietzsche

Could this be an excuse for me to consume more coffee? ;-)

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Caffeine as a Treatment ADHD symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment information for adults and children from experts in attention deficit and learning disabilities like dyslexia. How to manage ADD medications, set up school accommodations for your child, help your marriage to an ADD/ADHD adult parent children with discipline p…

FIVE THINGS:
My five tips for students with disabilities (learned through personal experience).

- Develop an incredible work ethic, and a desire to succeed though diligence.
- Find your passion and follow it.
- Concentrate on your strengths – then your weaknesses.
- Be introspective – find what works for YOU, then self-advocate.
- Use your support network!

From Understood- What is dyscalculia?
Key Takeaways:
Many kids with dyscalculia are also found to have dyslexia and/or ADHD.
There’s a lot you and your child’s school can do to reinforce his math skills.
Boosting self-esteem can help your child bounce back from difficulties and keep trying new strategies.
https://www.understood.org/en/learning-attention-issues/child-learning-disabilities/dyscalculia/understanding-dyscalculia?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=understoodorg

Understanding Dyscalculia Dyscalculia, sometimes known as "math dyslexia," affects the ability to make sense of and work with numbers. Learn about math learning disabilities and disorders, including symptoms and treatment.

Lately, I have been using Duo Lingo to learn introductory Spanish. So far it is the best language App I have encountered. I have also tried Memrise and various videos on YouTube. I really like the format of Duo Lingo, along with the fact that it is free! My favorite feature is that it sends pesky reminders to your phone and your email without you actually having to download the app onto your phone. This really helps to sustain the motivation needed to drill every day. Other features include a speech engine that detects your pronunciation, and the opportunity to interact with other learners in a category called “immersion.” I first learned of this program when my two-year old was playing around with Duo Lingo’s children’s language learning app. My wife had downloaded the interactive app onto her phone and my son loved playing the games. It wasn’t until I was listening to a Tim Ferriss presentation that I learned that Duo Lingo had a language app for adults, and that it was free. Try it out and let me know what you think! What are some of your favorite learning apps?
https://www.duolingo.com

Learn a language for free Learn languages by playing a game. It's 100% free, fun, and scientifically proven to work.

http://www.intellectualtakeout.org/blog/why-knowing-past-important

Why Knowing the Past is Important Only 12% of high school seniors are considered proficient in U.S. History by the National Assessment of Educational Progress.

Great post from Understood about one of my favorite films!
https://www.understood.org/en/community-events/blogs/in-the-news/2015/06/19/thank-you-pixar-why-inside-out-is-great-for-kids-with-attention-issues?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=understoodorg

Thank You, Pixar: Why “Inside Out” Is Great for Kids With Attention Issues See why a mother of two thinks "Inside Out" is good for kids with attention issues. Get a mom's perspective on how the new Disney/Pixar movie can help kids talk about their emotions.

Storybird is a great way to get your kids interested in creative writing, even if they have trouble starting a story or think they’re not creative. It’s a story starter on steroids! The website is easy to navigate and has an app in the google chrome web store (that’s how I discovered it). I’ve played around with it and created a teacher account for my small group class. You can have your students create their own story from scratch – you start by selecting an illustration, and the program shows you related graphics from the same artist – OR you can design your own story template, like I did. I can’t wait to try this out when we do some creative writing in my English class. I am planning on making an instructional review video with pointers geared towards educators.
http://storybird.com

Storybird - Read, write, discover, and share the books you'll always remember. Discover an endless library of free books, picture books, & poetry or use simple tools to create books in minutes. Storybird is a creative community where readers & writers celebrate storytelling.

STEM teachers and homeschoolers - are you tracking the current NASA mission to Jupiter with your kids? How about the European mission to Mars? Unfortunately the Juno mission (Jupiter) doesn't land until July 4th, so the school year doesn't exactly mesh with the real-time results of the exploration. Nevertheless, the 2016 missions can inspire ways to get students involved in science.

Future Space News of 2016 Hank Green brings in 2016 with some space missions to look forward to! Hosted by: Hank Green ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon supporte...

Mindset the new Psychology of success - Great Video to Motivate YOU Mindset the new Psychology of success - Great Video to Motivate YOU If we feed our mind with positive reinforcement, we can program ourselves for success! Mi...

This video is tad bit dated, but It's still one of my favorite resources for understanding the mind of an LD individual. It describes the sinking feeling I experienced while sitting through just about every math or science class I ever took. I watched it years ago as part of a grad class, and I think every teacher should watch it at least once. This vid is also a great investment of time for parents of disabled individuals.

How hard can this be? This unique program lets viewers experience the frustration, anxiety, and tension faced by children with learning disabilities. Workshop facilitator Richard ...