The Do’s and Don’ts of Engaging the Rabbit Trail
By Rachel Betzen, M.S., CCC/SLP At one time or another the children that we work with will inevitably veer off course from the direct activity they are doing, to ask a related (or unrelated) question, or to tell us about something they are reminded of. I personally get a little excited when this happens, though […]
When Children Plant the Seeds
By Rachel Betzen, M.S., CCC/SLP What if every child felt that he or she was: Valued and Important Supported as a student and teacher, able to learn and able to teach Unique, a collaboration of culture, community and individual talents, strengths, and interests Connected in overlapping circles of family and communities Empowered to Plan and […]
Executive Functions – Part 4
Rachel’s Resources “Executive Functions and Speech-Language Therapy” – Part 4 By Rachel Betzen, M.A., CCC/SLP Note: This is the fourth part of a 4 part series. Start at Executive Function – Part 1 As children progress to higher elementary grades and middle school, in addition to the expectation of reading to learn our students are […]
Executive Functions and Speech-Language Therapy – Part 3
By Rachel Betzen, M.A., CCC/SLP Note: This is the third part of a 4 part series. Start at Executive Function – Part 1 As children enter the higher elementary grades and middle school, there is a shift that happens as they begin to take more responsibility for their education. Students in third through grade are […]
