by Katie McKenna, MS, OTR/L | Sep 25, 2023 | OT Perspective, Sensory |
In order for a sensory room to be effective as a space to promote regulation, there must be policies and procedures in place for staff and students. A visit to the sensory room, if not utilized appropriately, could wind up causing more dysregulation. Today, let’s...
by Jen Koenig, B.S, M.Ed., LBS1 | Sep 20, 2023 | Academics, Fall, Sensory |
I Love a Good Theme Using themes in my classroom is something I choose to do with intention. My students live for a good theme. It keeps our daily activities fresh, fun and engaging. For the next two weeks we are studying farms. We live in a small, rural town and...
by Heather Hoeft, B.S., M.Ed., LBS1 | Sep 13, 2023 | Academics, Classroom Instruction, Classroom Setup, Data, Interventions |
This year I am starting a new position in a new school district. I am a support personnel working in 3 classrooms to help support students with IEPs, maladaptive behaviors, RTI support, and much more. I am so excited to be in a new school district and to learn all of...
by Katie McKenna, MS, OTR/L | Sep 11, 2023 | OT Perspective, Sensory |
You do not need a designated sensory room to meet many student needs, but if you have access to a space it can be incredibly helpful. In part one of this multiple part blog series, let’s explore the environmental setup of a sensory room. In subsequent posts, we will...
by Jen Koenig, B.S, M.Ed., LBS1 | Sep 6, 2023 | Classroom Setup |
Routines Help Make Classrooms Function At the start of the year, we often talk about what makes classrooms successful and functional. Routines are at the top of the list. Here are three routines we work on at the start of the year that help make my classroom function....
by Michelle Lindenmuth, M.Ed. | Sep 4, 2023 | Classroom Setup, Organization & Classroom Setup |
I’m so excited to talk about my Meet the Teacher Night! It is the beginning of the school year and I am preparing my classroom for a new group of students. I have so much to do but one that is on the top of my list to prep things for is Meet the Teacher Night. At my...