by Stephanie Kennedy, M.Ed | Jun 10, 2022 | Resources, Summer |
Working Year-Round Working at a year-round program, our school year ends June 30 and starts right back on July 1. This means that while we are finalizing grades and attending graduation, we are also preparing for the next school year and moving teachers to new...
by Reagan Strange, MSEd | Jun 2, 2022 | Academics, Resources |
Something that I often feel my students are lacking is the opportunity to produce written work. as special educators, not only do we focus on academics, but we are teaching independence skills, social skills, communication skills, shall I go on? We have students with...
by Katie McKenna, MS, OTR/L | May 31, 2022 | Resources, Summer |
It is so hard to believe that summer is upon us! Summer can bring about many different experiences and emotions. On one hand, it can be exciting to take a break from the intense schedule of the school year. However, on the other hand, summer often brings less...
by Gina Russell, B.S , M.Ed | May 12, 2022 | Adapted Books, Resources, Tutorials & Tours |
As an Infants & Toddlers special education teacher, I feel so privileged to work as the frontline of young learners first experience with skill acquisition. I really do get to see where it all begins! I love using child-led play, daily routines, and structured...
by Holly Bueb | May 10, 2022 | Behavior, Interventions, Resources |
Sometimes, towards the end of the school year, student behaviors can increase. Maybe bad habits have formed, students know the end of the year is close or maybe even they are just developing age-appropriate rebellious behaviors as they are getting older. Whatever the...
by Katie McKenna, MS, OTR/L | May 9, 2022 | Art & Fine Motor, Resources |
As a school-based OT, I am always looking for ways to embed motor and sensory opportunities into academic activities. Task card activities can be a quick and easy way to work on a variety of skills. The Autism Helper has a wide variety of options, including the Life...
