Dyslexia Font is a print and electronic font designed to be easily read by those with dyslexia. The theory behind Dyslexie Font is that when text characters are distinctive it’s unlikely that they will be confusing to read. According to Dyslexiefont.com, “traditional fonts are designed solely from an aesthetic point of view which means they often have characteristics that make …
Greenwood Open House
Please spread the word about Greenwood School’s Open House Wednesday, January 27th from 1:00 pm till 6:00 pm. This is a wonderful opportunity for students and faculty to showcase the Greenwood School mission and how effectively it is carried out. Classrooms are open and visitors will be able to observe multisensory learning in real time. After dismissal, Open …
October is ADHD Awareness Month
October 1-31 is officially ADHD awareness month. The theme for 2015 is the “Many Faces of ADHD” which, according to the ADHD Awareness fact sheet, “was chosen to reflect current research on the breadth and scale of this brain based disorder.” The ADHD official website lists the following top 5 reasons to support ADHD Awareness Month. To download …
Back to School Homework Plan
Taking a proactive approach to student success is what Greenwood School is all about. We want to help you, as parents, to give your student every opportunity to succeed in school. As we get settled into the new school year keep in mind that research shows that students who have support at home do better academically. One thing that you …
Supporting Your Child Living With ADHD
A recent article from the NAMI Website, Parenting Children Living with ADHD: Tips for Parents, offers ways to deal with some of the challenges kids with ADHD have from experiencing difficulty with peer relationships to not listening or following through with instructions. A summary of the article’s recommendations for supporting children living with ADHD follows. Maintain a positive attitude. Focus …
The End is Near But Not Yet Here: How to Finish the School Year Strong
Springtime is like no other time of year. The warm weather and seemingly longer days beckon us outdoors and the temptation to slack off on school work may be overwhelming with the end of the school year finally in sight. If you detect a bit of this particular strain of spring fever in your student keep in mind that, for them, …
Dyslexie Font: Developed To Make Reading Easier For Those With Dyslexia
Dyslexia Font is a print and electronic font designed to be easily read by those with dyslexia. The theory behind Dyslexie Font is that when text characters are distinctive it’s unlikely that they will be confusing to read. According to Dyslexiefont.com, “traditional fonts are designed solely from an aesthetic point of view which means they often have characteristics that make …
Greenwood School Open House
Please spread the word about Greenwood School’s Open House this coming Wednesday, January 28th from 1:00 pm till 6:00 pm. This is a wonderful opportunity for students and faculty to showcase the Greenwood School mission and how effectively it is carried out. Classrooms are open and visitors will be able to observe multisensory learning in real time. After dismissal, Open …
What not to say? 10 phrases that parents of ADHD kids should absolutely, positively never say out loud.
As parents of ADHD kids we’re always on the lookout for advice about how to encourage and support our kids. A positive outlook and good communication skills are on every list of great strategies for raising well adjusted kids. But what about what you’re not supposed to say? Insensitive, thoughtless and hurtful words uttered in moments of frustration or anger …
Keep ADHD Symptoms Under Control With Healthy Food Choices
Most experts agree that managing ADHD symptoms would include eating a healthy diet, getting ample exercise, especially out of doors, and regularly getting a good nights sleep. In addition to getting a handle on ADHD symptoms, establishing such a pattern of positive lifestyle choices early on may contribute to good health over a lifetime as well. While exercise and sleep …
