by Phil Brunet | Oct 26, 2022 | Di Parent Training
Overview of Phase 2 Sessions Sample Training Outline Session 1: Start with a movement-based pre-session activity Congratulate the child on finishing Phase 1 and remind them of their success Orient the child to Dino Island Phase 2 (what are we going to do this phase)...
by Phil Brunet | Oct 26, 2022 | Di Parent Training
Metacognitive Strategies and Supports Although with each phase in Dino Island, you and the child will be learning new metacognitive strategies and supports, it is important to keep practicing the strategies learned in earlier phases. Practicing Phase 1 strategies that...
by Phil Brunet | Oct 26, 2022 | Di Parent Training
Santorini & Shell Machine Although the Dino Island games of Santorini and Shell Machine require various aspects of attention (e.g., sustained, selective), they are primarily focused on exercising children’s working memory abilities by requiring them to remember...
by Phil Brunet | Oct 26, 2022 | Di Parent Training
Visual and Verbal Working Memory Working Memory is what allows a person to hold important/relevant information in mind long enough to complete a task. For example, remembering a list of steps required to complete a task while being distracted, or trying to remember...
by Phil Brunet | Oct 26, 2022 | Di Parent Training
Purpose & Goals of Phase 2 CONGRATULATIONS on finishing Phase 1, and welcome to Phase 2 of Dino Island! During this phase, you will continue to play Wave and Mining Cave with the child and will start to add on some new games and metacognitive strategies that train...
