Engaging Parents in the Classroom
Engaging Parents in the Classroom ~8 Tips to Get Parents More Engaged~ Graduation Season is here! Students who I have had the honor of working… Read More »Engaging Parents in the Classroom
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Wrapping Up the School Year
Wrapping Up the School Year It’s the end of the school year and, let’s face it, we are all tired. The countdowns have been on… Read More »Wrapping Up the School Year
Google Fonts for Instructional Design
Google Fonts for Instructional Design What google font combinations should you use? Designing on the Google Platform? There are tons of great fonts out there… Read More »Google Fonts for Instructional Design
Free Communication Boards for Autism
Free printable communication board for children and adult students with autism- includes pictures. Great ideas on where to find non verbal communication boards and ideas on how to make your own. Even examples from Boardmaker!
Teaching Nonverbal Students
Teaching Nonverbal Students
I was giving a training tonight and it happened… the words that sent shivers down my spine.
Why even bother.
What!?! Why bother? Is that for real!
I understand Why Bother for some things- like waking up early to work out or changing out of my stretchy pants.
But Why Bother with teaching students? Uh- not okay.
So let me give some context because I’m sure this teacher is not the only one.
Cooperative Learning in LIFE Skills
Getting started with Cooperative Learning – learn how to increase social interactions for students in special education. Peer partnerships for students with disabilities.
Instructional Strategies for Autism
Instructional Strategies for Autism 5 Tips That Work! Although there are no silver bullets for teaching students with Autism, there are several strategies that will… Read More »Instructional Strategies for Autism
Graphic Organizers for Any Book
Universal Graphic Organizers for Any Book I was recently talking to a teacher about using adapted novels. She loves them, but wanted something that she… Read More »Graphic Organizers for Any Book
5 Things Your Principal Wants You To Know About LIFE Skills
5 Things Your Principal Wants You To Know About LIFE Skills Principals have a million things going on, especially at the secondary level. Do you… Read More »5 Things Your Principal Wants You To Know About LIFE Skills
Wait Time in LIFE Skills
When it comes to wait time, are you giving enough? Wait time in LIFE Skills is beyond important, yet most teachers don’t give it… Do… Read More »Wait Time in LIFE Skills