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 | Jan 19, 2024 | Organization & Classroom Setup, Schedules |
When I go into classrooms to observe students, one of the first things I always look for is an individual schedule for the student. If I don’t see an individual schedule, I see if a classroom schedule is visible. Every one of us uses a schedule in our everyday...
by Heather Hoeft, B.S., M.Ed., LBS1 | Nov 22, 2023 | Behavior, Data, FEATURED POSTS, Interventions, Schedules, Visuals |
Off a learner is off task, they can be demonstrating that behavior in many different ways. Off-task behavior can have the function of access, escape, attention, or a sensory need. Just like any other behavior, we start with our ABC data and meet as a team to analyze...
by Heather Hoeft, B.S., M.Ed., LBS1 | Aug 23, 2023 | Basic Skills, Classroom Instruction, Life Skills, Schedules, Social Skills, Visuals |
My goal is always to help other teachers with things that I struggled with. In my experience, it was hard to ask for help and I wanted people to believe that I had it all together. Being an educator is hard, and after my experiences, I learned that asking for help is...
by Jen Koenig, B.S, M.Ed., LBS1 | Jun 21, 2023 | Organization & Classroom Setup, Schedules, Visuals, Work Tasks |
Summer Prep When I’m on summer break, I don’t want to do TOO much related to school. However, I’ve found that if I prep a few things here and there, I can make the back-to-school rush a little easier for myself. No matter if you are new to the...
by Heather Hoeft, B.S., M.Ed., LBS1 | May 10, 2023 | Classroom Instruction, Classroom Setup, Curriculum Ideas, Data, Interventions, Organization & Classroom Setup, Play, Schedules |
The transition from a self-contained classroom to a general education setting is a huge milestone for the classroom team and the learner. It is something to celebrate! A learner who is going through this transition has gained skills and new independence. While...