by Heather Hoeft, B.S., M.Ed., LBS1 | Oct 11, 2023 | Academics, Basic Skills, Classroom Instruction, Data, Interventions, Language Arts, Math, Science/Social Studies |
This year is my first real experience in kindergarten. I have been having a blast working with a new team of educators and learning about the skills at this developmental age. With a son who started kindergarten this year as well, I am learning how hard kindergarten...
by Heather Hoeft, B.S., M.Ed., LBS1 | Jun 8, 2022 | Academics, Basic Skills, Language Arts, Life Skills, Math, Science/Social Studies, Work Tasks |
Many families, and even teachers, worry that their children and learners will lose skills over the summer. Whether there is time embedded throughout the day for homework or structured activities throughout the summer weeks, there are many activities that can be...
by Holly Bueb | Mar 8, 2022 | Curriculum Ideas, Science/Social Studies |
This year, I really wanted to make my social studies lessons more engaging and hands-on. Using The Autism Helper’s Social Studies Daily Leveled Curriculum (Level 1) as inspiration, we are starting units based off of Unit 2, “All Around Town” and creating interactive...
by Holly Bueb | Mar 1, 2022 | Resources, Science/Social Studies |
Sometimes it can be a challenge coming up with science goals for students that are applicable across a variety of science topics, can be adapted for multiple levels and align with state standards. Since we see graphs in textbooks, in news articles and on TV, teaching...
by Suzy Sobecki | Dec 21, 2021 | Science/Social Studies |
What is better than watching your children experience the world around them? I love giving my son hands-on experiences and explorations to bring history to life. Though history can feel like a huge task to take on, it’s not! In fact, it doesn’t have to be a task at...
by Heather Hoeft, B.S., M.Ed., LBS1 | Dec 8, 2021 | Classroom Setup, Communication, Interventions, Play, Science/Social Studies, Social Skills |
Throughout the school day, it is an adult job to create natural environments and situations for students to learn. Teachers and other team members teach children by asking questions, lecturing, modeling, reading, playing, and so much more! When working on play skills...