Complete support in a therapeutic environment.
06/10/2026
Summer learning doesn't have to mean hours of worksheets. ☀️📚 Small, consistent habits like reading, exploring interests, practicing real-world math, and maintaining a routine can help prevent the summer slide while still leaving plenty of time for fun.
Which strategy will your learner focus on this summer? Let us know below! 👇
And don't forget to follow us for more executive functioning tips all summer long!
Today on the Learn Smarter Podcast, we discuss the concept of failing forward. We explore why summer is the perfect time for learners to take risks, make mistakes, and build resilience without the pressures of the school year. We also discuss how parents can support this process, why it's important to plan for setbacks, and which learners benefit most from this approach. Be sure to listen to the end, where we share a simple framework to help learners turn mistakes into opportunities for growth.
Listen here: https://learnsmarterpodcast.com/415-re-air-using-the-summer-to-plan-for-failures-educational-therapy-series/
06/09/2026
☀️ Our summer motto: Read, explore, discover, repeat. ☀️
Summer is the perfect time for learners to follow their curiosity, try new things, and keep their minds engaged. Growth doesn't have to look like worksheets. It can happen through books, adventures, conversations, and new experiences!
06/05/2026
Looking for fun ways to support your ADHD learner this summer? ☀️ I’ve got you! I’ll be sharing activities and some of my favorite tips for the Summer starting today!
Try planning some outdoor adventures! Time outside offers the perfect mix of movement, sensory input, and exploration - great for burning energy and boosting focus in a positive, engaging way.
06/04/2026
Start by giving support without doing everything for them. The goal is to gradually hand over responsibility while teaching the skills they need to be successful.
Small steps, like using checklists, planning tools, and routines, can help learners build confidence and ownership over time.
Independence isn't something that happens overnight. It's a skill that grows with practice. 💡
What's one thing your learner could start doing on their own this week? ✨
06/04/2026
Summer is the perfect time to keep skills sharp while reducing the stress of the school year! ☀️📚
As Educational Therapists, our goal during the summer months is to help prevent learning loss, strengthen executive functioning skills, and prepare students for a successful start to the next school year.
Check out four of our favorite strategies to support learning and growth all summer long! We'll be diving deeper into each of these topics over the coming months, so stay tuned.
Have questions about supporting your learner this summer? Drop them below or send us a message—we'd love to help! 💛
Today on the Learn Smarter Podcast, we discuss why so many parents feel they should “try everything else first” before seeking support. We unpack the fears behind that hesitation, the hidden costs of waiting, and why educational therapy isn’t a last resort — it’s a proactive way to help learners build executive functioning skills and thrive sooner.
Listen here: https://learnsmarterpodcast.com/414-is-it-too-soon-for-educational-therapy-shouldnt-we-wait-and-see-educational-therapy-series/
Is your learner working on fractions? 🍪 Here’s a fun hands-on way to practice at home: double a recipe together!
If the recipe calls for 1/3 cup of sugar, turn it into a math challenge instead of measuring separately:
1/3 + 1/3 = 2/3
Cooking makes math feel real, interactive, and way more memorable… plus your learner gets a sweet treat at the end. 😉
05/30/2026
Happy Saturday!☀️ Have you played with your learner? We love this game! It’s the perfect way to work on spatial recognition, planning, and problem solving because it teaches all three!
05/30/2026
The way you talk to yourself matters.
That inner voice? It’s powerful. Let it build you up, not break you down.
💭 Instead of:
“I’m so stupid.”
Try: “I’m learning. Mistakes happen.”
💭 Instead of:
“I’ll never get this right.”
Try: “This is tough, but I’ll keep trying.”