by Michelle Lindenmuth, M.Ed. | Mar 18, 2024 | Classroom Setup, Organization & Classroom Setup, Resources, Schedules, Visuals |
Let’s talk about some simple visual schedules for my autistic students! In my classroom, I’ve come to appreciate the power of visuals in aiding communication, promoting independence, and reducing anxiety for my autistic students. Visual schedules serve as...
by Ashley Linz, M. Ed | Mar 15, 2024 | Life Skills |
Last year, I wrote a series about vocational jobs in the classroom. To read the series, click the links below. Vocational Job Series Part 1: Stocking How-To and Freebie Vocational Job Series Part 2: Filing Tasks How-To Vocational Job Series Part 3: Miscellaneous...
by Heather Hoeft, B.S., M.Ed., LBS1 | Mar 13, 2024 | Academics, Adapted Books, Basic Skills, Classroom Instruction, Organization & Classroom Setup, Visuals |
Differentiation in a classroom does take a lot of planning and prep, but don’t panic! Differentiation is important in both general education classrooms, specials, and self-contained classrooms. Throughout a learner’s educational experience, we as a team are to...
by Jen Koenig, B.S, M.Ed., LBS1 | Mar 10, 2024 | Behavior |
Bad Days Bad days are bound to happen in any job. When it’s a rough day in the classroom, not only do you feel the effects as a teacher, but your staff and students do as well. Here are the things I do when I have a bad day and ways to cope when things get...
by Ashley Linz, M. Ed | Mar 1, 2024 | Academics, Classroom Setup, Organization & Classroom Setup |
Classroom routines help support our students by breaking down larger amounts of work or activities into smaller parts. Routines provide the details that are required to carry out certain actions. Combined with visual supports, routines can help students understand...
by Heather Hoeft, B.S., M.Ed., LBS1 | Feb 28, 2024 | Academics, Adapted Books, Basic Skills, Classroom Instruction, Data, Interventions, Language Arts, Work Tasks |
Differentiation in a general education classroom does take a lot of planning and prep, but don’t panic! Once we differentiate and create materials and resources, we save them for when another learner can benefit from using the same materials, even in school years in...