At School and At Home - It’s Hard for Kids to Focus We know the ability to focus & pay attention is key to succeeding in school and in life! But how…

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At School and At Home - It’s Hard for Kids to Focus We know the ability to focus & pay attention is key to succeeding in school and in life! But how…

Turn Learning to Focus into Fun! ifocus is a new educational product – a Scientifically Designed and Tested Attention Training Program for Children ages 6 to 12

The centerpiece of the ifocus system is Jungle Rangers, a FUN computer game Researched and Developed by University Research Pediatric Neuropsychologist (25 years of science) Addresses Brain Executive Function through Cognitive Training Self-Adjusting Level of Difficulty and Rewards System Keeps Kids Challenged Endearing Characters & Engaging Storyline Teacher & Parent Approved “Screen Time”

ifocus uses a holistic approach, so in addition to the Jungle Rangers Game, it includes Parent’s Handbooks, CDs, and Quick Start cards on how Behavior, Exercise, and Nutrition can impact children’s focus and attention. The COMPLETE ifocus system

Focus, pay attention and improve memory Reduce distractions Absorb information more quickly Problem solving and following instructions Organization Patience (sitting still) Time management - completing their homework Improve schoolwork and grades ifocus Helps Kids :

Kimberly Kerns, Ph.D. Roxana Vernescu, Ph.D. Elizabeth Strickland, M.S., R.D., L.D. Michael S. Wendt, Ed.D. Ph.D. Psychology, Extensive Experience with ADHD Adjunct Professor, Psychology Dept, Memorial University Senior Researcher, Family Help Network, Ontario Pediatric Neuropsychologist, Professor of Psychology UVic Research in Dev Neuropsych, Cognitive Processing, Exec Function Clinical Population of Children: ADHD, FASD, Traumatic Brain Injury Awarded 20+ Research Grants, 80+ Published Articles, 30+ Papers Int’l Neuropsychological Society, Nat’l Neuropsychology Academy MS in Nutrition, Licensed and Registered Dietitian 25 Year Practice – Children with Developmental Disabilities Author, “Eating for Autism, Asperger’s, ADHD” Educational Doctorate – Alternative Treatments for ADHD Superintendent, Wilson Central School District, NY Author, “Keep 57” Exercise Program to Improve Brain Dev. “Here is something that has been developed thoughtfully to really enhance brain development, and we have evidence that, in fact, it did. ” Daniel Amen, MD Brain Imaging Specialist & Author of 29 Books on the Brain ifocus Science Team

ifocus Results in Schools Case Study: Canalino Elementary School, Carpinteria, California 18 children, primarily in 4 th and 5 th grades. Participated in the test as part of after school program. All children identified as distracted in their classrooms. “My reaction was…can a computer game do this kind of thing? Now I’m totally convinced…. remarkable results.” --Brandon Sportel, Teacher at Canalino After 5-6 hours of Game Play: 83% of parents reported improvement in attention, focus, memory. 83% of parents reported improvement in behavior at home. 78% of parents reported improvement in completing homework. 89% of parents reported improvement in social behavior.

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A Fundraiser that Benefits Students But Doesn’t Take Up Your Time!

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Everyone Wins! 15% off the ifocus system Retails at $199.95, available to your parents at $169.95* That’s $30 OFF! *In order to make the system affordable to more families, we also offer monthly payment plans online. 20% of purchase goes to your school $ 35 to your school for every sale of an ifocus system! Kids enter to win 50 cash prizes 50 cash prizes available to kids who write about their experience with ifocus!

It’s as Easy as 1-2-3! Register your school at: Download marketing materials from our site to inform parents about their special discount! Build excitement & awareness in your school using flyers, s and posts on school website.

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