by Holly Bueb | Dec 27, 2022 | Curriculum Ideas, Math, Organization & Classroom Setup |
After coming back to in-person learning, trying to fit math in our schedule has been a challenge. Time of day, staff availability and student needs are factors when creating a math schedule and arrangements. This year, our math and science block is combined into one...
by Katie McKenna, MS, OTR/L | Dec 26, 2022 | Art & Fine Motor |
As an OT working in schools, many of my younger students have goals to participate in multistep fine and visual motor activities. This often includes those adorable art projects we all know and love! My favorite part about these activities is the process. However,...
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 Ashley Linz, M. Ed | Dec 16, 2022 | Academics, Resources, Visuals |
I may be late to the game, but I love QR codes and all the great ways to put them to use in the classroom. Several years ago, I found an article about QR codes in the school environment. It was something I always wanted to implement. I started small by incorporating...
by Heather Hoeft, B.S., M.Ed., LBS1 | Dec 14, 2022 | Academics, Basic Skills, Interventions, Visuals |
The use of prompts is necessary when teaching new skills to learners, especially when using errorless learning. There is a fine line between over prompting and under prompting. My team and I have worked hard to distinguish the difference of both and what that might...
by Gina Russell, B.S , M.Ed | Dec 8, 2022 | Academics, Communication, Winter |
I cannot believe we are already to December. I knew it would come in the blink of an eye and I have to say I was more prepared with my themed activities! I have jam packed my December with engaging and differentiated activities in the few weeks that schools and...
