by Katie McKenna, MS, OTR/L | Oct 30, 2023 | Art & Fine Motor, OT Perspective, Resources |
As Halloween approaches, I have been having a lot of fun engaging my students in themed activities. Often, these include art projects that are not just adorable, but also have therapeutic benefits. Today, I want to share my favorite Halloween art project that you...
by Heather Hoeft, B.S., M.Ed., LBS1 | Oct 25, 2023 | Academics, Basic Skills, Classroom Instruction, Classroom Setup, Curriculum Ideas, Language Arts, Math, Organization & Classroom Setup |
Accommodations and modifications are two terms that are used heavily in the special education world. These are also two terms that are included in every IEP and are very important to a learner’s success. Both of these terms require specificity and training to...
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 Michelle Lindenmuth, M.Ed. | Oct 16, 2023 | Academics, Organization & Classroom Setup |
I am excited to show you how I organize TAH’s Leveled Daily Curriculum in my self-contained classroom! Finding a curriculum that fit the needs of all of my diverse students was difficult in my first few years of teaching. But then I found the Leveled Daily Curriculum...
by Gina Russell, B.S , M.Ed | Oct 12, 2023 | Adapted Books, Fall, Language Arts |
As the leaves turn vibrant shades of red, orange, and yellow, and the air becomes crisp, teachers are presented with an opportunity to infuse the spirit of autumn into their classrooms. In this blog post, we’ll explore engaging ways to bring the magic of fall...
by Heather Hoeft, B.S., M.Ed., LBS1 | Oct 11, 2023 | Academics, Basic Skills, Classroom Instruction, Data, Interventions, Language Arts, Math, Science/Social Studies |
This year is my first real experience in kindergarten. I have been having a blast working with a new team of educators and learning about the skills at this developmental age. With a son who started kindergarten this year as well, I am learning how hard kindergarten...
