Products Worth Considering

What follows is a list of products that we at ECI have found useful or have been recommended by people we respect. Do your own research and see if you agree.

Study Aids

Exercise Ball Chair: sitincomfort.com: An alternative to the traditional chair to sit in during homework; great for kids who tend to fidget.
Highlighting Tape, Ezc Reader And Mystery Motivator: reallygoodstuff.com: Highlighter tape can be used in texts when markers cannot be used. The EZC reader helps guide a reader's eye and Mystery Motivators provide exciting rewards.
Lap Desk: roomitup.com: A lap pad desk with a flat writing surface as another alternative to sitting at a desk.
Multiplication Quiz Cube: carsondellosa.com: An inflatable ball labeled with math facts. A fun way to practice multiplication instead of using flash cards.
Prize Reinforcers: smilemakers.com: Offers a wide array of low-cost reinforcers such as stickers and toys that can be used for home reward systems.
Spell Checker: franklin.com: The Franklin Spelling Ace with Thesaurus is a handheld device that provides phonetic spell correction for over 100,000 words.
The Study Zone: strategiceducationalsolutions.com: A Portable Homework And Study Station.
Time Timer: timetimer.com: This timer ensures that time awareness is easy to understand and monitor by depicting the passage of time visually.
Traffic Light Timer: callowayhouse.com: Stoplight timer for younger students who benefit from both auditory and visual reminders of elapsed time.
Watchminder: watchminder.com: Watch with silent reminder to help students stay on task.
Weighted Lap Pads: flaghouse.com: Soft weighted pad that can be laid across a student's lap while completing homework. Can help with attention and focus.

Software

Typing Software: amazon.com: "Typing Quick and Easy" and "Type to Learn" are engaging video game format programs that make learning to keyboard a cinch.
Writing Software: inspiration.com and donjohnston.com: Excellent programs to assist students who need to get over the hurdle of planning and organizing their thoughts.

Organizers/Calendars

Binders: caseit.com: The best binders on the market. Check out the S-815 and S-915 binders with built-in accordion folders.
Graphic Organizers: graphicorganizers.com: Visual webs and outlines to help students organize information.
Locker Supplies: schoolpak.com and raymondgeddes.com: School lockers look cool and stay organized at the same time.
Magnetic Weekly Calendar: organizedstudent.com: This calendar attaches to the refrigerator and can be used to keep track of all family members' activities in one central location.
Mom Agenda Weekly Calendar: momagenda.com: Unique weekly planner with enough space to fit the schedules of Mom and up to four children each day.

Smartphone Apps

EpicWin: A cross between a digital organizer and a role-playing video game. You choose an avatar character that appeals to you, and then select a task that you want to accomplish. As tasks are completed, players pick up points, "treasures," and loot.
Google Calendar (for all phones): Add this app to your desktop and it will sync with your phone's built in calendar, letting you view, add or edit appointments when you are on the go. You can also share your Google Calendar and view your child's as well.
In Class: A great choice for older students, this app tracks all your courses and even sends you a text before class so that you are never late again. Not only that, but it will help you keep track of your tasks by reminding you that one is due soon, so no more procrastination. In addition, it lets you take video notes, audio notes and photo notes and syncs it all in one place.
iReward Chart: Input chores or behavior goals and track your child's progress into iRewardChart over the course of the week. When he completes an action, he earns a star toward a reward.
iStudiez Pro (for all phones, not just Apple products): A universal app designed to help students, teachers and parents easily keep track of school schedules, homework, exams and grades. Planner tools, notifications, grade and GPA tracking features are provided.
Task Timer: Pick a task, choose the completion time, and the app keeps you on track by showing time elapsed and time remaining. Include breaks and use the intermittent vibration reminder to help you stay on task.