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
Teacher Tips
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
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
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
ReadWrite for Google Cheat Sheet
ReadWrite for Google is a great resource for students and teachers. It can be used for reading, research, writing and studying. I cannot tell you… Read More »ReadWrite for Google Cheat Sheet
Moving Beyond Just Remembering
Moving Beyond Just Remembering Higher level thinking. Is there a place for it in a LIFE Skills classroom? You bet there is! We, as teachers,… Read More »Moving Beyond Just Remembering
Upper Lower Letter Correspondence
Upper Lower Letter Correspondence I was in a classroom last week helping a 20 year-old young lady try to log on to her computer.… Read More »Upper Lower Letter Correspondence