by Maddie Korff, Temple Sholom in Broomall   Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, more commonly known as ADHD, is a chronic condition that limits one’s ability to pay attention. It can also increase hyperactivity and impulsiveness. Roughly 10% of children in the United States have ADHD. Though ADHD has its disadvantages, it can also be a superpower. Many individuals diagnosed with ADHD have been known to be very creative and intuitive. Additionally, people with ADHD are able to form hyper fixations, which allow them to focus extreme amounts on certain skills or subjects. Through this, they can develop intelligence on particular topics [...]

by Ava Kate Arkader, Temple Beth Hillel Beth El   I have almost 30 kids in my second grade class, and one of the bigger activities that we do is Hebrew reading. I generally take a group of kids out into the hallway to read from the books, and surprisingly, it's a much simpler task than one would think. Although it is not difficult for me, it definitely is for some kids, and here is an example of one of those situations and how it was handled. My class is split in half between two teachers, but when we go [...]

by Brenna Fox, Beth Tikvah B'nai Jeshurun At BTBJ I am in a classroom with 5 students that are in third grade.  One of the boys in the classroom has a hard time sitting still and concentrating. While I do not think he has any type of disability, there are a few things that help get him back on track in the class. When this student had a hard time sitting in his/her seat, I would take them for a walk up and down the hallway. If a student had a lot of energy, I would walk out of the [...]