Lisa HarpApr 63 min5 Ways to Keep Students from “Overthinking” AssignmentsI hate to shop. So much that I am often accused of having an online shopping addiction. So, when I was out of groceries earlier this...
Lisa HarpMar 253 minBattling Tricky Transitions Doesn't Have to be Difficult!Kids with learning disabilities like routines. It gives them a sense of predictability in a world that can be scary, unnerving, and...
Lisa HarpMar 44 minWar, Heartbeats, and GradesI’ve been crying this morning. It’s okay. They’re tears of joy and relief. And a lot more. You see, I finally heard from my Ukrainian...
Lisa HarpFeb 102 minTo Retain or Not to Retain...Last night I was reading a wonderful novel and came upon this quote: "She had to repeat the second grade because she wrote her letters...
Lisa HarpJan 292 minA Fun Game for Unique LearnersOne of my favorite games for unique learners is Spot-It. This fun, fast-paced game is especially helpful for kids with language and...
Lisa HarpJan 172 minFive Easy Ways to Help with Auditory Processing SkillsDoes your child or student struggle to understand and comprehend auditory information? Do you sometimes think you’re talking to a wall?...
Lisa HarpDec 29, 20213 minTaylor Swift and Auditory MemoryMy daughters and I love Taylor Swift’s music. We were so excited when she recently released a remake of her “Red” album. As I was...
Lisa HarpDec 3, 20212 minWhen Orange Is Blue...Several years ago, I received a call. You know, the kind that sets your heart dropping into the bottom of your chest. It was my mom, and...
Lisa HarpNov 23, 20212 minAlzheimer's Disease, Brain Tumor, or Laziness?I was sure I had Alzheimer’s Disease…or maybe a brain tumor. The brain tumor wasn’t that far of a stretch. Five years ago, my mom was...
Lisa HarpNov 12, 20212 minSeven Tips for Helping the Dyslexic ReaderDid you know that one if five people have dyslexia? And that most of them don't receive services or get specific help for this...
Lisa HarpAug 27, 20212 minA Fun Exercise for Building New Neural Pathways in the Brain!It’s smoky here in Northern California. Fires are raging and when I go outside, my head turns to mush…along with getting a runny noise...
Lisa HarpAug 12, 20213 minTeach Your Child to Catch that Frog!Most kids who struggle with learning disabilities have a terrible time breaking down information so they can put it in neat and tidy...
Lisa HarpJul 30, 20213 minThe Wonders of Magic Eights!One of the exercises we consistently use at Harp Learning Institute is the Magic Eights activity. I coined the phrase for this activity...
Lisa HarpJul 14, 20212 minSix Fun Ways to Help with Visual DiscriminationIf your child is struggling with reading, writing, or math, then chances are that visual discrimination skills are weak. It's not...
Lisa HarpJul 7, 20212 minPressure Cooker KidsDid you know studies reveal that children today are more stressed out than ever before? In a world of convenience, relative peace, and...
Lisa HarpJun 24, 20212 minSix Tips for Summer LearningSummer can be a great time to catch up on learning. But if you have a child who is a unique learner, it the exercises you choose must be...
Lisa HarpJun 14, 20212 minIntriguing Facts About DyslexiaDo you have a child with dyslexia? If so, you're probably confused and upset a lot of the time. It's no wonder, because these kids are...
Lisa HarpJun 4, 20212 minFive Ways to Help with Writing this SummerSummer is upon us with a vengeance...at least it is here in Northern California. What a fantastic time to help your child develop...
Lisa HarpMay 17, 20213 minThe Perils of Working Memory – and Three Ways to Make it Strong!Working memory is a tricky old lady…poking innocent children with her gnarled wooden cane and cackling with morbid glee when she puts a...
Lisa HarpApr 63 min5 Ways to Keep Students from “Overthinking” AssignmentsI hate to shop. So much that I am often accused of having an online shopping addiction. So, when I was out of groceries earlier this...
Lisa HarpMar 253 minBattling Tricky Transitions Doesn't Have to be Difficult!Kids with learning disabilities like routines. It gives them a sense of predictability in a world that can be scary, unnerving, and...