by Heather Hoeft, B.S., M.Ed., LBS1 | Jan 10, 2024 | Communication, Expressive Language, Language Arts, Literacy for Children with Autism, Receptive Language |
Teaching and modeling language use is complex at all ages. In early childhood classrooms, such as preschool and kindergarten, there are early language skills that teachers include in classrooms and daily lessons. Educational teams work together to scaffold and...
by Heather Hoeft, B.S., M.Ed., LBS1 | Dec 13, 2023 | Academics, Basic Skills, Literacy for Children with Autism, Math, Work Tasks |
As a mom and a teacher, I enjoy academic activities and ideas to do over long breaks. Although many breaks are filled with an increased amount of time with extended family members, there are better days knowing my children and our learners are at home learning. I also...
by Kristie Owens, B.S., J.D. | Oct 31, 2023 | Homeschool, Literacy for Children with Autism |
A lot of kids struggle with reading. This is why it is so important to make reading fun for kids. One of the great things about homeschooling is that you know your kids better than anyone. You can also incorporate several different ways to make reading fun. In my...
by Jen Koenig, B.S, M.Ed., LBS1 | Oct 18, 2023 | Communication, Literacy for Children with Autism |
Literacy & Communication Nothing makes me happier than combining literacy with communication opportunities. In my K-2 classroom 90% of my students use alternative methods to support their communication or use AAC exclusively as their voice. I’ve learned so...
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 | Feb 15, 2023 | Academics, Literacy for Children with Autism |
Let’s Talk Centers!if your first thought was ‘but my student’s can’t read yet!’ this post is for you. Pre-reading skills are perfect to work on in centers. I’m going to share 4 different reading centers that I’m running this...