Benefits of Flexible Seating in Elementary School

by The Roig Academy | Jul 3, 2017 | Creating Curious Learners, Day School, Learning Differences

Flexible seating is a current trend in education. The purpose of flexible seating is to create various opportunities for students to work in an environment where they will be most successful and productive. From sitting on the floor, to a yoga ball, or simply standing...

Strategies to Strengthen Executive Function in Children

by The Roig Academy | Jun 27, 2017 | Day School, Learning Differences

According to Harvard University, executive function and self-regulation skills are the mental processes that enable us to plan, focus attention, remember instructions and juggle multiple tasks successfully. The brain needs this skill set to filter distractions,...

Benefits of the Duke TIP Program

by The Roig Academy | May 15, 2017 | Creating Curious Learners, Day School, Learning Differences

Today we are going to take a look at what the Duke TIP program is, the programs offered, and the benefits of the Duke TIP program. What is the Duke TIP Program? The Duke University Talent Identification Program (Duke TIP) is a nonprofit organization that has served...

The Summer Slide- What Every Parent Needs to Know

by The Roig Academy | May 9, 2017 | Creating Curious Learners, Day School, Learning Differences, Preschool, Summer

Something is waiting for many children each summer, and their parents don’t even know it’s out there — the “summer slide.” Summer slide is what happens when young minds sit idle for three months. As parents approach the summer break, many...

Reading Help for Dyslexic Students

by The Roig Academy | Apr 25, 2017 | Day School, Learning Differences

Finding reading help for dyslexic students should be a top priority for any parent or educator. Children need an environment in which they can flourish, and the first step is identifying creative solutions to troubling problems. Children who struggle with dyslexia or...

Benefits of using the Orton-Gillingham Approach for Dyslexic Students

by The Roig Academy | Apr 14, 2017 | Day School, Learning Differences

Of all the reading programs designed to help struggling readers by connecting letters and sounds, Orton-Gillingham Approach was the first. Today, several decades later, many special education reading programs use Orton-Gillingham ideas. As defined by the Academy of...