Pathfinders Learning - Rancho Santa Margarita

05/15/2020

Breaks can improve productivity for both adults and children, but the activity that occupies your break matters.

Check out these ⭐️4 PRODUCTIVE BRAIN BREAKS⭐️ that not only give you and your children time away from your desks and computers, it also engage the brain so that when you return to work you are better able to focus and complete tasks.

Want more tips for working with your students at home? Check out our website: www.pathfinderslearning.com

05/07/2020

Time for a... DANCE BREAK!

“Nothing activates the brain so extensively as music,” - Oliver Sacks, M.D. & Neuropsychologist

What's on your quarantine playlist?

05/06/2020

We are all spending more time in front of screens these days. Here are some ways to help your family maintain a healthy balance.

"A healthy Play Diet is a balance of many activities and does not rely on screen time, or digital play, as the primary play activity of the child. Instead, it includes substantial doses of physical, social, creative, and unstructured play. "

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/screen-play/202005/effective-screen-time-limits-during-the-covid-19-quarantine

04/22/2020

⭐️Essential Tips for Success with Distance Learning⭐️

1- Set up a dedicated workspace ✏️

Having a designated space for school work helps cue your student's brain that it is time to learn. There are not many requirements, but the space you choose should be away from distractions and well-lit.

2- Create a schedule with the whole family 📅

Establishing structure is critical for most students, but balancing multiple school schedules in addition to your own can be quite a challenge! Make it a routine to sit down, as a family, to create a schedule that will satisfy everyone's needs. Depending on your families needs you may choose to create a weekly schedule or daily schedule.

3- Take short movement breaks, frequently 💃🕺

Incorporate "movement minutes" into your student's routine. Set the timer for one minute and get some the fidgets out. Put on your favorite song and dance, find a quick yoga video on YouTube to follow, jog in place or up and down the stairs, or any activity that keeps your body moving. Movement breaks are helpful for everyone, no matter the age, but frequency will depend on your individual student.

4- Ask for support when you need it 🤝

This is a learning experience for everyone and no one is perfect! You will need help at some point and that's okay! This is a great opportunity to help your student learn to self-advocate, if they have questions about their assignments or need clarification take the time to contact the teacher together.

⭐️If you need more support ! Our distance and home-based training programs improve underlying processing skills so that students can become successful, independent learners. ⭐️

04/21/2020

The transition to online learning means has brought a new set of challenges. Check out these tips for helping your student find success!

03/25/2020

Feeling down about that cancelled field trip? Take a virtual one! Check out one of these fun online experiences your child can enjoy while staying home.

Over 30 Virtual Field Trips with Links (Click on colored text for links. Safe Travels!) San Diego Zoo The San Diego Zoo has a website just for kids with amazing videos, activities, and games. Enjoy the tour! Yellowstone National Park Virtual Field Trip Mud Volcano, Mammoth Hot S...

03/25/2020

⭐️WE ARE HERE FOR YOU!⭐️

Finding yourself suddenly homeschooling? support continued growth and learning during the school closures. Call today to learn more about online sessions!

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In response to COVID-19, we have moved all of our sessions online. We are so excited that our students are able to continue progressing toward their goals!

Thank you to our staff for making this a seamless transition!👏

03/16/2020

Staying inside all day can make you feel low. Lift your family's spirits by fitting some movement into your day.

Take a dance break!

Create an obstacle course!

Play Simon Says or Red Light, Green Light!

Stretch it out!

03/15/2020

Want to keep your memory strong as you age? Learn a new language! Take up an instrument! Visit somewhere you have never heard of! Play new games!

"Experiencing new things is the best way to keep the mind young, pliable and growing — into our 80s, 90s and beyond."

Even 20-year-olds forget the simplest things.

03/13/2020

Standardized tests can be a big source of worry for both students and parents. Here are some tips for helping your child get prepared!

Standardized tests can be stressful. Here are eight ways to prepare your child for the big day, including relaxation techniques and checking on accommodations.

03/11/2020

Does your hand start cramping after writing a few sentences? Does your child dread written work? Embarrassed by sloppy handwriting?

Pencil grip may be the reason. with handwriting and dysgraphia.

03/10/2020

Math anxiety interferes with working memory, making it even harder to solve problems and make calculations.



Learn techniques for handling math anxiety AND develop automaticity with foundational math concepts to become confident in your abilities.

Call us today to learn more!