Embedding Social Skills Into Every Lesson
Every lesson is a way that we connect with our learners. Not only do my team and I teach academics and follow the curriculum, but we help and create lessons […]
Top 10 Must-Do Tasks from a Self-Contained Elementary Teacher
If anyone is feeling like me, I get my lesson plans done and materials prepped all weekend, and then the week goes by with no time! This year is new […]
Cultivating Calm Through Sensory Gardens
I was recently so inspired by an Occupational Therapist who created a sensory garden for her students using a small grant and some good old-fashioned community outreach. The project reminded […]
Integrating Therapy Goals into Your Homeschooling Routine
For children who receive speech, occupational, or physical therapy, progress isn’t just made in sessions, it flourishes when skills are consistently reinforced at home. Homeschooling provides the flexibility to integrate […]
How General Education Teachers Can Incorporate Social-Emotional Learning Activities
As educators, academic skills are only a part of what students need to succeed in school and to increase independence in their home life. Social-emotional learning (SEL) is equally important, […]
