by Jen Koenig, B.S, M.Ed., LBS1 | May 17, 2023 | Academics, Summer |
ESY Planning Should Be Fun and Easy! ESY is one of my favorite times of the year. The pressure is off and we can just have fun. In fact, I call it ‘no-stakes teaching’. Starting in August, the pressure is on for rules, routines and reinforcement. By the...
by Jen Koenig, B.S, M.Ed., LBS1 | May 3, 2023 | Academics, Resources |
Homework can be tricky, and finding success with homework can be even trickier! Success with homework takes a partnership between families and teachers. Every year in my self-contained classroom, I work with the parents in my classroom to find a balance that works for...
by Jen Koenig, B.S, M.Ed., LBS1 | Apr 19, 2023 | Academics, Classroom Instruction |
It’s Never Too Late! We have only 32 days of school left this school year. It might seem crazy at first, but this time of year is the perfect time to add some new things into your routine. This time of year is low-stakes. Routines are established, expectations...
by Jen Koenig, B.S, M.Ed., LBS1 | Apr 5, 2023 | Organization & Classroom Setup |
Visuals Make My Classroom FunctionWalk into my classroom and you’ll find visuals pretty much everywhere. And that can be a blessing.. and a curse! Managing visuals and resources can be a full-time job. Each of my students uses a visual schedule and those...
by Jen Koenig, B.S, M.Ed., LBS1 | Mar 15, 2023 | Academics, Classroom Instruction |
Fine Motor Centers Are My Favorite.I run a K-2 Autism classroom and my first few years teaching I didn’t think centers were possible for my crew. Over the last few weeks I’ve talked about how I approach centers in my classroom. You can read about my ELA...
