by Jen Koenig, B.S, M.Ed., LBS1 | Jan 18, 2023 | Academics, Art & Fine Motor, Sensory, Winter |
Beat the Winter Blues By January, when the holidays are over and everything settles into routine, the winter blues can set in. The weather in the mid-west gets cold, rainy, snowy, and gross. Indoor recess becomes the norm, and students (and staff!) get restless. Some...
by Jen Koenig, B.S, M.Ed., LBS1 | Jan 4, 2023 | Resources |
Let’s Talk Resolutions Resolutions are the hallmark of the New Year. There is something about starting fresh in January that feels really great. Most of the time, I stick to resolutions in my personal life, and don’t worry too much about my professional...
by Jen Koenig, B.S, M.Ed., LBS1 | Dec 21, 2022 | Classroom Instruction |
Preventing Over Prompting Special education classrooms are typically a revolving door. I once counted every time my door opened during just one school day. With three grade levels and eight students pushing in and out, plus related services, recess, lunch etc., we...
by Jen Koenig, B.S, M.Ed., LBS1 | Dec 7, 2022 | Communication |
Core Language and AAC Resources Just like academic levels, communication methods in my classroom vary greatly. I have students who are largely verbal, others who use sign language, AAC users and some who use a mix of all of the above! Over the last few years...
by Jen Koenig, B.S, M.Ed., LBS1 | Nov 16, 2022 | Academics, Communication |
What’s that? Teaching WH questions has to be one of the most difficult tasks placed at the feet of Autism teachers. Answering WH questions is one of the most essential skills taught, and there are few quality resources out there to help teachers. Thankfully, The...
