Bay Academic Support, Inc.

YES! Games are a powerful way to build essential higher-level cognitive skills. Here are two resources on this topic and game suggestions for various EF skills:
1️⃣ https://www.theottoolbox.com/games-to-help-kids-improve-executive/
2️⃣ https://www.theottoolbox.com/games-for-executive-function/

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📈 Student Growth Spotlight 📈

We love celebrating hard work—and this one is worth sharing!

This student has made remarkable progress in just 52 sessions:
✨ +61 points overall growth
✨ 156% of Annual Typical Growth achieved
✨ 115% of Annual Stretch Growth achieved

Even more impressive, this student has moved from below grade level to on grade level—a huge milestone that reflects not just progress, but real academic transformation.

Consistency, the right instructional approach, and a student/family willing to put in the effort make all the difference. This is exactly why we emphasize that twice per week is the minimum when looking for progress, momentum matters.

We are so proud of the hard work, perseverance, and growth shown here. This is what’s possible with the right support 💙

Reminder - Our "Signs of Dyslexia" handout is available in both English and Spanish!

⦿ English version: https://tinyurl.com/dyslexia-signs-english
⦿ Spanish version: https://tinyurl.com/dyslexia-signs-spanish

Our website has many handouts available for you to download, email, and/or print. Go to our FAQ pages and scroll to the bottom to find them! www.ddia.net

Really helpful apps!

📚 Scholarship Applications Are Open

The DeBartolo Family Foundation is proud to support students in pursuing their educational goals through our scholarship program.

We are committed to investing in driven, community-minded students who are ready to take the next step in their academic journey.

Application deadline: March 27

If you or someone you know is eligible, now is the time to apply.

Apply here:
https://debartolofamilyfoundation.org/programs/scholarships/

𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗞𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗯𝘆 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1GLTqMBiwv/?mibextid=wwXIfr
Thanks to The Parenting for this interesting post!

A groundbreaking study from Stanford revealed a simple yet powerful insight: delaying kindergarten by just one year significantly reduces inattention and hyperactivity in children. The reduction was a remarkable seventy-three percent, offering an alternative perspective on managing early behavioral challenges.

What makes this finding striking is that the improvement didn’t come from medication, strict rules, or intensive interventions. It stemmed from giving children extra time to develop cognitive, emotional, and social skills before entering a formal classroom setting. This additional year allows the brain to mature, improving attention control, self-regulation, and executive function.

Early childhood development isn’t uniform—some children benefit from extra time to build focus and coping skills. Parents and educators can consider readiness factors beyond age alone, like emotional resilience, communication skills, and social confidence, to determine the optimal time for school entry.

This research challenges assumptions that early academic pressure is always beneficial. Allowing children the space to grow at their own pace supports long-term focus, learning, and behavioral health.

By understanding the brain’s natural developmental timeline, families can make informed decisions that foster attention, emotional stability, and success, giving children the best start without relying on medication or strict discipline.

To read more anoit this Stanford University study, visit https://cepa.stanford.edu/news/waiting-start-kindergarten-can-be-good-kids-study-says



𝗙𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀 𝗧𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀: https://tinyurl.com/2st3wzkr

✍️ Did you know that many underlying skills impact how kids write? Finding the root cause can make all the difference in improving handwriting!

Here are some common challenges that might be holding your child back:
❎ Trouble crossing the midline
💪 Weak core muscles
✍️ Difficulties with pencil grasp
👁️ Visual motor coordination issues
🔍 Visual perception struggles
📐 Visual-spatial challenges
👀 Attention difficulties
👐 Weak hand muscles

Want some helpful resources? 👇
Comment with a ✏️ below and we’ll DM you:

📝 A FREE handwriting tips printable
🎲 Our favorite board & card games for handwriting practice
🎯 A fun download with tips for using games to build writing skills!

Let’s make handwriting easier and more fun! 💙

New research identifies four distinct autism types, each with unique genetic and developmental patterns. A major step forward in understanding neurodiversity. 🔗https://msft.it/6181tQH5Z

In just 28 sessions, this kiddo has soared 📈✨

His i-Ready Reading Diagnostic shows:
• 279% of their annual typical growth met in 3️⃣ months
• 146% toward his stretch growth goal
• A +92 point jump from Diagnostic 1 to Diagnostic 2 🙌 first grade to third grade!

Most importantly, this isn’t just about numbers—it’s about confidence. He’s reading more willingly, tackling harder texts, and starting to believe in himself as a reader. 🥹📚

So proud of this student’s hard work and his family’s commitment to consistent sessions. When effort meets the right support, big growth happens. 💛