by Heather Hoeft, B.S., M.Ed., LBS1 | Jan 25, 2023 | Basic Skills, Classroom Instruction, Expressive Language, Interventions, Play, Receptive Language |
Working with families is an important part of any learner’s success. There are strategies that I have found to be most successful. My team and I are sure to communicate with families in their preferred method at least once a week. Some families prefer daily...
by Heather Hoeft, B.S., M.Ed., LBS1 | Jan 11, 2023 | Basic Skills, Classroom Instruction, Classroom Setup, Curriculum Ideas, Interventions, Organization & Classroom Setup |
Many of us know the advantages to ABA (applied behavior analysis) and what it can do for not only people with Autism, but in changing any human behavior. ABA was not started because of Autistic individuals. ABA is the science of human behavior that uses techniques and...
by Heather Hoeft, B.S., M.Ed., LBS1 | Dec 28, 2022 | Classroom Instruction, Classroom Setup, Data, Interventions, Organization & Classroom Setup, Work Tasks |
Break times, whether they be summer break, weekends, or longer seasonal breaks, should definitely be used to rest, recharge, and spend time with family and friends. If you’re anything like me, a few days of that and a few days of getting work done is the best mix when...
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 Heather Hoeft, B.S., M.Ed., LBS1 | Nov 23, 2022 | Basic Skills, Classroom Instruction, Classroom Setup, Interventions, Organization & Classroom Setup, Visuals |
I have had experience teaching in a public-school setting, a therapeutic day school setting, and now I am in an ABA clinic setting. In all these settings, I have seen many skills within small and large groups needed for all of my learners. The skill of being able to...
by Michelle Lindenmuth, M.Ed. | Nov 7, 2022 | Academics, Classroom Instruction |
Let’s talk about making learning fun! Learning does not always have to be serious – practicing writing drills or doing worksheets. Learning can (and should) be fun and engaging! I get the best engagement, social interaction, joint attention, and laughs out...
