How to Start a Coffee Cart (Special Education)
Starting a student run coffee cart can be great, just read these tips and tricks on how to start a classroom coffee cart.
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List of Student Strengths and Weaknesses for IEP (FREE PDF)
Discover the key to effective IEP meetings – understanding your students’ strengths and weaknesses. By identifying their unique abilities, you can tailor your teaching strategies to ignite their academic potential. Dive into our comprehensive list of student strengths and weaknesses for IEP writing and get valuable insights and actionable steps. PLUS there is a free printable PDF too! #TeacherWin
65 Fun and Fantastic Classroom Helper Ideas
It’s not just about classroom management; it’s about teaching your students valuable life skills in a fun and engaging way. So, get ready to unleash the potential of your classroom with these classroom helper ideas that are sure to make your students shine and your classroom thrive!
Why Do Autistic People Like Trains (Special Interests and Autism)
Have you ever wondered why people with autism spectrum disorder have a strong affinity for trains? As a K-12 teacher, you may have noticed some of your autistic students expressing a keen interest in train-related activities, such as playing with toy trains or reciting train numbers. Trains, with their predictability, technical details, and sensory experiences, are a perfect fit for the intense interests that many autistic individuals have. In this blog post, we’ll explore exactly why do autistic people like trains so much and how you can use this knowledge to better support students with autism in your classroom. So, all aboard!
Examples of Positive Punishment in the Classroom
When it comes to classroom management and behavior modification, experts often discuss using positive reinforcement to encourage good behavior. However, another important aspect that sometimes gets overlooked is positive punishment. Now, before you cringe at the word “punishment,” let’s explore how it can be used as an effective tool to shape behavior in a classroom setting. In this post, we cover some examples of positive punishment in the classroom and better define it too.
Autism Behavior Checklist – What to Look For when Screening
Hey teachers, want to make a real difference in your classroom? Discover the power of an autism behavior checklist! Learn how to observe and understand your students with autism. Take that first step toward providing the support they need. Read our post and get your FREE resource now! #AutismBehaviorChecklist #InclusiveTeaching
5 Tips on How to Stop Inappropriate Laughter with Autism
The sound of a child laughing is like medicine! Right? Well… that may be true, but for a special ed teacher, the sound of a child endlessly laughing is confusing. What’s worse is that for a child with autism, that laughter could be indicative of needs that should be addressed. In other words, that laughter may be an alarm for help that’s needed. In this post, we’ll cover the 5 best tips on how to stop inappropriate laughter with autism in the classroom. Let’s dive in!
Cerebral Palsy vs Autism: 7 Key Differences Between Them
Let’s face it… as a special education teacher, you never know what types of students will end up in your classroom. Disabilities and abilities will vary greatly from year to year and student to student. Understanding the differences between them can be the key to providing effective support and creating a positive and inclusive classroom. In this post, we’ll explore the key differences in cerebral palsy vs autism in detail. Then we’ll give you some specific strategies and ideas that will help you better support your students. Let’s dive in and help you to transform your classroom and instruction!
7 Ideas on Fine Motor Skills in Children with Down Syndrome
As educators working with students who have significant disabilities, we know how essential it is to support their growth in various areas. Fine motor skills are the building blocks of daily activities, self-care skills, and communication, and they play a crucial role in a child’s ability to navigate the world. To do that effectively, we need some creative and effective ways to enhance fine motor skills in the classroom. Let’s dive into some ideas on developing fine motor skills in children with Down syndrome.
Intellectual Disability vs Autism (The Main Differences)
As a teacher, adjusting instruction and classroom management to meet the needs of students can be tough. It’s made even harder when students have a wide variety of disabilities in one classroom. In this post, we are going to dish on the main differences between individuals with an intellectual disability vs autism. Hopefully, this will help you set up an inclusive classroom that is responsive to student needs.