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 Gina Russell, B.S , M.Ed | Jul 13, 2023 | Communication, Language Arts |
In the realm of special education, providing tailored learning experiences for foundational learners is one of our superpowers. One valuable resource that can greatly benefit special education teachers, service providers and parents alike is the Easy Matching...
by Heather Hoeft, B.S., M.Ed., LBS1 | Jun 27, 2023 | Behavior, Communication, Play, Social Skills |
When it comes to writing IEP goals or other goals we have for our learners, they always need to be individualized. While that is true, my team and I have always found that having a goal bank or a few ideas of different goals help get our minds thinking and writing. It...
by Gina Russell, B.S , M.Ed | Jun 15, 2023 | Basic Skills, Expressive Language |
As the summer sun shines brightly, parents, teachers, and related service providers have a golden opportunity to integrate summer-themed activities into children’s learning routines. By incorporating engaging and interactive tasks that encompass big and little...
by Jen Koenig, B.S, M.Ed., LBS1 | Jun 7, 2023 | Communication, Organization & Classroom Setup |
Communication Teachers talk about the importance of communication all of the time, though most of the conversation is around home-school communication. When you have a room full of staff members, keeping in contact with one another and sharing information is...
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...