by Heather Hoeft, B.S., M.Ed., LBS1 | Oct 13, 2021 | Academics, Basic Skills, Language Arts, Math |
Looking at the yearly planning guide, the month of October has a lot in store! I love celebrating the different holidays from all cultures of our learners and their families. It adds some spice to our daily routines! Predictability and consistency is very important in...
by Heather Hoeft, B.S., M.Ed., LBS1 | Sep 22, 2021 | Academics, Communication, Organization & Classroom Setup, Visuals |
Using language paired with visuals is a key component to our classroom. When working with learners who have difficulty understanding spoken language and/or difficulty in speaking to communicate their wants and needs, research shows a high success rate in using vocal...
by Heather Hoeft, B.S., M.Ed., LBS1 | Sep 8, 2021 | Academics, Curriculum Ideas, Expressive Language, Language Arts, Literacy for Children with Autism |
I have met more and more young children interested in literacy. Although reading is not a skill we expect to be mastered at this age, I do not want to hold them back. Whether I am working with friend’s children, my child, clients, or students, literacy is an...
by Heather Hoeft, B.S., M.Ed., LBS1 | Aug 25, 2021 | Academics, Basic Skills, Classroom Setup, Curriculum Ideas, Organization & Classroom Setup, Schedules |
I will be honest. There are never enough minutes in a day, but that’s probably no surprise! In times of increasing anxiety, I remember to list the must haves of the week. Keeping track of everything is a lot; being a teacher is A LOT! I am big on organization...
by Heather Hoeft, B.S., M.Ed., LBS1 | Aug 11, 2021 | Academics, Classroom Setup, Organization & Classroom Setup, Schedules |
The question in the title of this post is kind of a trick question. You can use pictures schedules anywhere and everywhere! Depending on the needs of your learners as individuals, they can be all around the classroom. Implementing picture schedules should not be a one...
