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From Five Minutes to Ninety: Increasing Time on Task with Trauma-Impacted Students
By Charles Mathison When I first started working with “N,” a 13-year-old student in a residential treatment facility, he could only stay...
Charles Mathison
Jul 22, 20253 min read


Unlocking Student Potential: The 4 B's Method for Supporting Students with Autism and Emotional Disabilities
by Charles Mathison Today, I want to introduce you to The 4 B’s —a method designed specifically to support students with autism who have...
Charles Mathison
Oct 7, 20241 min read


Is Screen Time with You or Your Child Out of Control?
If you're the parent of a teen he or she may likely have a cellphone and spend excessive amounts of time on it texting, engaging with...
Charles Mathison
Jul 12, 20243 min read
Enhancing Writing Skills in Special Needs Students: My Approach to Idea Generation
As an educator deeply committed to the advancement of special needs students, I have developed a unique method to assist those who...
Charles Mathison
May 22, 20242 min read
How to find cause-and-effect relationships in a fiction text
Finding the cause-and-effect in a fiction text requires careful reading and analysis of the narrative structure. One effective strategy...
Charles Mathison
Aug 1, 20232 min read
How to help struggling readers identify point of view in a text
Identifying the point of view in a text requires careful reading and analysis of the author's perspective. One effective strategy is to...
Charles Mathison
Jul 29, 20232 min read
How to help struggling readers identify context clues in a text
Finding context clues in a text requires careful reading and analysis of the language used by the author. One effective strategy is to...
Charles Mathison
Jul 25, 20232 min read
How to help, struggling readers distinguish between facts from opinion
Distinguishing between fact and opinion in a text requires careful reading and analysis of the language used by the author. One effective...
Charles Mathison
Jul 23, 20232 min read
How to help struggling readers identify problems and solutions in a text
Finding a problem and solution in a text requires careful reading and analysis of the narrative or argument presented. One effective...
Charles Mathison
Jul 20, 20231 min read
How to teach struggling readers to sequence events in a story
Teaching readers how to sequence events is an important skill that can improve their comprehension and critical thinking abilities. One...
Charles Mathison
Jul 19, 20232 min read
How to help struggling readers identify the setting of a text
Determining the setting of a text requires careful reading and analysis of the language and details presented by the author. One...
Charles Mathison
Jul 17, 20232 min read


How to help readers find details in a nonfiction text
Finding details and evidence in a nonfiction text requires careful reading and attention to detail. One effective strategy is to identify...
Charles Mathison
Jul 13, 20232 min read


Maximizing Travelling Time: A Parent’s Guide to On-the-Go Learning
With the hustle and bustle of modern life, finding time for your child’s studies can be a challenge. However, travelling time, be it on a...
Charles Mathison
Jul 6, 20232 min read
How can parents and teachers help struggling readers make inferences from text?
Helping beginning readers make inferences from text is an important skill that can improve their comprehension and critical thinking...
Charles Mathison
Jun 12, 20232 min read
How can parents and teachers help struggling readers improve their ability to make conclusions?
Improving a struggling reader's ability to make conclusions after reading a text requires a multi-faceted approach. First, teachers can...
Charles Mathison
Jun 12, 20232 min read


Ways to Help Readers Identify Cause and Effect Relationships
Identifying cause-and-effect relationships is a critical skill when reading and analyzing any type of text. To find the cause-and-effect...
Charles Mathison
May 8, 20231 min read


How Parents Can Help Their Elementary School Aged Children Increase their Vocabulary
Parents can play an important role in helping their elementary school age child increase their vocabulary. One effective approach is to...
Charles Mathison
May 8, 20232 min read
What are some strategies to teach kids how to study?
Studying effectively is an essential skill for school-age children, and can play a crucial role in academic success. Here are some...
Charles Mathison
Apr 21, 20232 min read


Why is homework an important component of the learning process?
Homework is an important component of the learning process, and plays a crucial role in student success. Completing homework assignments...
Charles Mathison
Apr 21, 20232 min read
What are some effective note taking techniques?
Effective notetaking is an essential skill for students of all ages, and can play a crucial role in academic success. Notetaking can help...
Charles Mathison
Apr 21, 20232 min read
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