Ways to Reach More Students

By Dr. Jane BluesteinNovember 26, 2012May 18, 2022 Body and Brain, Differentiating Instruction, Educators, Emotionally safe schools, Homework, Learning styles, Non-traditional learners, Parents, Special Needs Leave a comment

Accommodating a variety of learners While these tips were originally developed with regard to classroom environments, they are also relevant to parents (think about how and where kids do homework), and apply to learners of all ages. • Build on student strengths; teach to a variety of intelligences and abilities • Respect different types of…

Working with Different Modality Strengths and Limitations

By Dr. Jane BluesteinNovember 26, 2012May 18, 2022 ADD/ADHD, Body and Brain, Differentiating Instruction, Educators, Learning, Learning styles, Non-traditional learners, Parents, Special Needs, Teaching Leave a comment

Characteristics and strategies Individuals of all ages tend to learn better when presented with new information in a way that makes sense to their brain and nervous system. Here is some information to help learners of different abilities. Appreciating and accommodating these differences whenever possible can reduce a great deal of stress for everyone concerned—teachers, parents,…

The “Ideal” Student

By Dr. Jane BluesteinNovember 26, 2012May 18, 2022 ADD/ADHD, Body and Brain, Counselors, Educators, Learning, Learning styles, Non-traditional learners, Parents, Special Needs, Teaching, Teaching 1 Comment

The students we were taught to teach Traditional classrooms tend to favor students with the following characteristics or strengths: Strong in linguistic and logical-mathematical intelligences Academically on grade level (not too far ahead or behind) Learning Preferences: Prefers working in a quiet environment Best time of day: Early morning, afternoon Social: Prefers working quietly alone…

The Animal School

By George ReavisNovember 26, 2012May 19, 2022 Counselors, Differentiating Instruction, Educators, Learning, Learning styles, Non-traditional learners, Parents, Special Needs 22 Comments

A Fable by George Reavis Once upon a time the animals decided they must do something heroic to meet the problems of a “new world” so they organized a school. They had adopted an activity curriculum consisting of running, climbing, swimming, and flying. To make it easier to administer the curriculum, all the animals took…

Some Kids Study Better When…

By Dr. Jane BluesteinNovember 19, 2012May 22, 2022 ADD/ADHD, Body and Brain, Counselors, Homework, Learning styles, Non-traditional learners, Parents, Special Needs Leave a comment

Noticing and accommodating your children’s learning preferences There are several ways to change or maintain our level of alertness and attentiveness. Even if your study habits are different from your children’s, it is possible that they will be able to concentrate and learn by

Book: Dr. Bluestein’s Book of Handouts

By Dr. Jane BluesteinSeptember 19, 2012May 25, 2022 ADD/ADHD, Avoiding burnout, Avoiding power struggles, Behavior Management, Behavior Management, Body and Brain, Books, bookstore, Bookstore, Building responsibility, Classroom management, Culture and Community, Differentiating Instruction, Discipline, Download, Increasing Positivity, Intervening negative behavior, Learning, Learning styles, Motivating cooperation, Non-traditional learners, Parent-Teacher relationships, Problem solving, Recognition and reinforcement, Rules and Boundaries, Schools in Society, Self-care and Inspiration, Social and Emotional Growth, Special Needs, Taking care of yourself, Teaching, Teaching, Win-win authority Leave a comment

The Complete set of Handouts as an eBook in PDF form- fourth edition by Dr. Jane Bluestein More than 180 pages of tips, tricks, ideas, research-based information used by thousands of participants in Dr. Bluestein’s training programs and presentations.

Audio: Working Successfully with Difficult Students

By Dr. Jane BluesteinSeptember 19, 2012May 25, 2022 ADD/ADHD, Audio products, Avoiding power struggles, Behavior Management, Behavior Management, Body and Brain, bookstore, Bookstore, Building responsibility, Classroom management, Creating community, Culture and Community, Differentiating Instruction, Discipline, Emotionally safe schools, Increasing Positivity, Intervening negative behavior, Learning, Learning styles, Motivating cooperation, Non-traditional learners, Parent-Teacher relationships, Problem solving, Recognition and reinforcement, Rules and Boundaries, Schools in Society, Self-care and Inspiration, Social and Emotional Growth, Special Needs, Taking care of yourself, Teaching, Teaching, Win-win authority Leave a comment

Practical strategies for working successfully with difficult students A Live Audio Seminar by Dr. Jane Bluestein Sale: A recording of a full-day seminar presented by Dr. Jane Bluestein, who shares brain-friendly techniques for improving learning, achievement, and academic performance, even with students who have a history of failure, frustration, low self-control, bad attitudes, and poor test scores….

Book: Listas Para Padres

By Dr. Jane BluesteinSeptember 19, 2012May 25, 2022 Avoiding power struggles with your kids, Books, Bookstore, bookstore, Culture and Community, Discipline, Health and Safety, Homework, Increasing Positivity, Intervening negative behavior, Learning, Learning styles, Motivating your kids, Parenting, Parenting, Problem solving, Rules and Boundaries, Social and Emotional Growth, Win-win parenting authority 2 Comments

Qué Hacer y Qué No libro de Jane Bluestein Más de 1.000 tips para construir mejores relaciones, con ideas simples, prácticas y comprobadas para ayudarle a construir el carácter, aumentar el rendimiento escolar, motivar la cooperación, reducir las fricciones, solucionar problemas y

Book: The Parent’s Little Book of Lists

By Dr. Jane BluesteinSeptember 19, 2012November 21, 2022 Avoiding power struggles with your kids, Books, Bookstore, bookstore, Discipline, Health and Safety, Homework, Increasing Positivity, Intervening negative behavior, Learning, Learning styles, Motivating your kids, Parenting, Parenting, Problem solving, Rules and Boundaries, Social and Emotional Growth, Win-win parenting authority boundaries, build decision making, building mutual respect, changing family dynamics, consideration for others, effective parenting, encouragement, follow through, happy families, healthy families, help with chores, help with homework, increasing kids' cooperation, loving relationships, modeling, motivating children, motivating kids, raising responsible children, reducing conflict, respect, self-management, setting limits, supporting children through divorce, teaching gratitude, win-win authority, your child's behavior 3 Comments

Do’s and Don’ts of Effective Parenting (25th Anniversary Edition) by Dr. Jane Bluestein Make the most of your relationship with your children. This book offers practical tips for creating a win-win authority relationship in an atmosphere of love, caring, and mutual respect. Includes thousands of simple, effective, kid-tested ideas to help you build character,…

Raves for Creating Emotionally Safe Schools

By Dr. Jane BluesteinSeptember 10, 2012May 25, 2022 ADD/ADHD, Assessment and Testing, Behavior Management, Behavior Management, Body and Brain, Books, Bookstore, bookstore, Classroom management, Creating community, Cultural Changes, Culture and Community, Differentiating Instruction, Discipline, Emotionally safe schools, Increasing Positivity, Leadership, Learning, Learning styles, Non-traditional learners, Recognition and reinforcement, Schools in Society, Social and Emotional Growth, Special Needs, Teaching, Teaching, Win-win authority Leave a comment

What People Are Saying about this Book by Dr. Jane Bluestein Finally a voice of reason arises from the din. School safety transcends debates on metal detectors and surveillance cameras. Within the walls of our schools exists