by Michelle Lindenmuth, M.Ed. | Mar 20, 2023 | Academics, Visuals |
Let’s talk about using visuals in a self-contained classroom! Visuals are a super important part of my learners’ day. Visuals help my students understand their environment. There are many types of visuals that I use in my classroom but for now, I want to talk about...
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...
by Gina Russell, B.S , M.Ed | Mar 9, 2023 | Language Arts, Literacy for Children with Autism |
When I started as a Special Education Teacher, I was a second grade co teacher. My days were filled with dissecting texts and teaching my students how to answer questions. I remember having to practice writing BCRs (brief constructed responses), which I really...
by Jen Koenig, B.S, M.Ed., LBS1 | Mar 1, 2023 | Academics, Math |
Let’s Talk Math Centers!I LOVE centers. They can transform your classroom! You teach so much more than just academics in centers – students are learning to take turns, listen and attend to others, how to wait and how to share. Centers for emergent learners...
by Katie McKenna, MS, OTR/L | Feb 27, 2023 | Basic Skills, Resources |
Writing activities are often embedded throughout the day for many of our students. Whether it’s completing a worksheet, answering comprehension questions or composing a story, these activities can address many different goal areas for our learners. However,...
by Heather Hoeft, B.S., M.Ed., LBS1 | Feb 22, 2023 | Academics, Basic Skills, Classroom Instruction, Classroom Setup, Data, Interventions, Organization & Classroom Setup |
Working as an educator is a lot to manage. Teachers are supervisors of their paraprofessionals, case managers of their students, managers and partners of the related service team members, advocates for their school and students, and so much more! I often catch myself...
