by Gina Russell, B.S , M.Ed | Mar 14, 2024 | Language Arts, Seasonal, Spring |
As the vibrant colors of spring emerge, it’s the perfect time to infuse our learning environments with fresh, engaging activities that not only inspire but also foster growth and development. Whether you’re an educator, a related service provider, or a...
by Heather Hoeft, B.S., M.Ed., LBS1 | Mar 13, 2024 | Academics, Adapted Books, Basic Skills, Classroom Instruction, Organization & Classroom Setup, Visuals |
Differentiation in a classroom does take a lot of planning and prep, but don’t panic! Differentiation is important in both general education classrooms, specials, and self-contained classrooms. Throughout a learner’s educational experience, we as a team are to...
by Katie McKenna, MS, OTR/L | Mar 11, 2024 | Art & Fine Motor, Resources |
Completing handwritten pencil and paper work can be an important part of a student’s day. For students who struggle to write legibly, there are tools that can help. Here are 5 of my favorite tools to help support handwriting legibility. 1. Slant Board In order to...
by Ashley Linz, M. Ed | Mar 1, 2024 | Academics, Classroom Setup, Organization & Classroom Setup |
Classroom routines help support our students by breaking down larger amounts of work or activities into smaller parts. Routines provide the details that are required to carry out certain actions. Combined with visual supports, routines can help students understand...
by Heather Hoeft, B.S., M.Ed., LBS1 | Feb 28, 2024 | Academics, Adapted Books, Basic Skills, Classroom Instruction, Data, Interventions, Language Arts, Work Tasks |
Differentiation in a general education classroom does take a lot of planning and prep, but don’t panic! Once we differentiate and create materials and resources, we save them for when another learner can benefit from using the same materials, even in school years in...
by Ashley Linz, M. Ed | Feb 16, 2024 | Academics, Classroom Setup, Organization & Classroom Setup, Visuals |
Students with Autism thrive with the use of visuals and structure. When we expect our students to complete work, whether in the general education classroom, special education classroom, or community, we need to remember to use visual structure to help them understand...