For anyone reading this who has found out they will be starting in ASD class or setting in September, firstly I would like to say Congratulations. It is such an exciting journey to be on. It can of…
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I have introduced this into my Special Day Class to talk about how big their problem is and different ways problems can be solved. I have created a big chart that is at the front of the class and each student has a small one on their desk. For students who are able to identify and write- I have cr...
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Classroom management relies on having a set of clear expectations. Check out how to create your classroom rules to get your classroom management off to the best start!
I was in a heated IEP meeting one time, and a teacher angrily blurted out, 'What do you want from me? Do you want me
A grammar chart demonstrating prepositions of place and a few questionsto reinvest with using the theme of Minecraft. 5 fill-in-the-blank spots within 4 questions. - ESL worksheets
Autism, depending on its severity level, can and does affect how children learn. Although it is not a learning disorder, research suggests that students with autism experience challenges in several learning processes, such as writing. Learning writing is challenging for students on the autism spectrum because it requires motor planning, attention, coordination, muscle strength, organization,
Refer your students this free Types of Writing printable to introduce to or remind them of the 4 main types of writing: narrative, expository, persuasive, and descriptive. Each type of writing includes a short definition. Great for writers’ notebooks! Just print and use! You Might Also Like:Reading Comprehension PassagesFree Printable Graphic Organizers for ReadingGraphic Organizers for ... Read More about Four Types of Writing Printable
I just added a little FREEBIE to my Teachers Pay Teachers Store. This is perfect to have ready on the desks when students return to school from winter break. This can be used in both primary and intermediate grades because students can either DRAW or WRITE in the phones (or both). There are two pages included - one page has prompts at the top of the phones and the second page is black so students can choose their own things to draw or write about. Click HERE or on the photos below to get this freebie! And...while you're at my store, make sure to follow me so you can get a FREEBIE every month in your TPT inbox! Happy Holidays!!!!
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I have really enjoyed chatting with teachers on Twitter lately about DOK (Depth of Knowledge) levels. Part of what I teach in my college class to
I created this resource over the summer, but have yet to use it in my classroom until this past week! In our reading groups this month, we decided to focus on Questions vs. Sentences for some of our kiddos. I was so pumped I had these worksheets ready to go! We started by sorting pre-made Sentences and Questions on the worksheet below. Some of my kids were able to do it after a brief review of questions and sentences, while others had to use the question word visual throughout most of the activity. They looked at the initial word to determine whether it was a question word or not; then sorted accordingly. Next up, we completed the worksheet below. The kids went through and added a period or question mark to the following sentences. To purchase this packet of visuals and worksheets, visit my TPT store here. Since I hadn't used these exact versions before in my classroom, I was excited at how well they went over. The kids did really great and it was easy to fade out the visual for some of the more advanced students. Also, after we read our books in guided reading, I've been having my most advanced group write questions to ask one another. They have been doing awesome with this after this review! I created this visual from an idea I saw on Pinterest and my version is available as a FREEBIE here.
A collection of special Elementary Worksheets that allows student practice across elementary grade levels is ready for you to explore. In this page we have fun, educational activities you can choose from to get your students back in their studying spirit!
Summarizing a chapter after reading. - ESL worksheets
Teaching kids about writing sentences with all the parts of speech can be a bit boring and dry. I vividly remember diagramming sentences as a child and wishing I was doing anything but that! But at the same time, teaching sentence structure and the parts of speech is important for kids to understand. That’s why I ... Read More about Writing Sentences: A Roll and Write Activity
As you can probably tell from some of my previous posts, I absolutely love cooking with my kids! We don't get to do in near as often as I would like since we have to finance it with our own money and it can get quite pricey. We still are trying to do it at least once or twice a month, and my aide are great about helping out with ingredients! Every time we get ready to try a new recipe I like to have a visual to go with it. This way we can go over the recipe step by step before we head into the kitchen to do the actual cooking. We always send a copy home (in hopes that their folks let them try to make it there) and we put one in their binders that they take home when they graduate. As you can see they go from pretty basic recipes to a little more challenging as to try to find things that all my kids will be able to make independently. You can find the recipe book here: http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Follow-Along-Recipes-989267
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A while back, Google launched a fun tool called "Quick Draw" where you drew pictures on your computer or device, and Google's AI tried to guess what you were drawing. Well it turns out that wasn't just a game, but was a way for Google to test out and improve the ability of its artificial intelligence to interpret doodles. One of the first applications of this has now been released in the form of AutoDraw. AutoDraw is a very simple and easy to use drawing tool, with most of the normal features such as drawing, filling colors, resizing, adding text, and more. However, there is one big twist. AutoDraw includes Google's artificial intelligence to help you draw by taking your squiggles and doodles, and offering to replace them with professional images. Can't draw a dog? If you can sort of doodle a poodle, AutoDraw will try to recognize what you drew and let you replace your questionable canine with a cute clipart version. See below for more details about AutoDraw and how it works, as well as ideas for how teachers and students could use this tool for creating and learning. Pros and Cons of AutoDraw There are loads of drawing tools and programs available, so why would someone use AutoDraw? It might be best to start with a quick overview of the current benefits and limitations of AutoDraw. Pros Uses artificial intelligence to interpret your drawings and let you replace them with more professional images Works on any device including computers, laptops, Chromebooks, phones, and tablets Very simple to use Includes basic drawing tools such as freehand drawing, adding shapes, adding text, filling colors, and resizing and rotating items Can share or download final product It's free! Cons Lacks more advanced functions when compared to other drawing tools, such as no ability to change the order of objects No option to save multiple drawings for future editing Not collaborative How to use AutoDraw AutoDraw is a very simple tool to use, but here are the basic directions to get you started: Go to the AutoDraw site at: http://autodraw.com Click "Start Drawing" to begin. You will now get a blank drawing canvas. The tools you have available to use include: Select - Use this to click on and select any item on the canvas AutoDraw - Freehand draw and get suggestions from Google's AI for matching replacement images Draw - Freehand draw with no AI suggestions Type - Use this to add a textbox to the drawing Fill - Use this to fill in or change the colors of an item Shape - Insert shapes including rectangle, triangle, and circle Color - Choose a color for filling, drawing, or typing Zoom - Zoom in and out on your drawing Undo - Undo the last changes you have made Delete - Remove the selected item You can also click the menu icon in the top left corner of AutoDraw (looks like three horizontal lines) to get these options: Start over - This will erase your current drawing and give you a new blank canvas. You can pick landscape, square, or portrait, but can also resize the canvas afterwards if needed. Download - Save a PNG image of your drawing to your local device. Share - Get a link to share an image How-To - See a quick overview of how to use the AutoDraw. While using the program you can resize the canvas by dragging the triangle handle in the bottom right corner of the canvas. You can also use the scroll bars to move up and down, or right and left if needed. The AutoDraw Tool As mentioned earlier, the program is very simple to use, so most folks should be able to jump right in and get started. However, the one feature that makes this tool different from other graphics programs is the AutoDraw feature. Since that is what sets this program apart, let's take a look specifically at how that works. First, you need to select the AutoDraw tool. If you want to change the color to draw with, you can do that now using the color tool, or can always change that afterwards with the fill tool. Now go ahead and make your doodle. As you draw, Google's AI will try to guess what it is you are trying to make. Across the top of the screen you will see a scrolling list of suggested images that AutoDraw thinks may match your drawing. If you like one of them, simply click the suggested image and it will replace your doodle. You can repeat this process to add loads of images to your drawing, as well as use the other tools to change colors and sizes, add text, and more. Uses for AutoDraw So what might this fun tool be used for? Why would you choose to use this instead of the dozens of other drawing programs available? Because the real power of AutoDraw is the artificial intelligence replacing your doodles, I can see this tool being especially helpful for younger children or anyone who considers themselves artistically challenged. Some possible uses might include: Sketch notes Infographics Illustrating a story Creating a scene Desktop publishing (flyer, poster) Creative drawing Below are some examples I created while playing around with AutoDraw: Conclusion It is so exciting to see how artificial intelligence is finding its way into more and more tools. In the case of AutoDraw it may encourage people to finally try sketchnoting, or a help a young child express their creativity, or assist anyone who is artistically challenged to share their ideas in a new and fun way. I look forward to seeing this technology continue to develop in other Google tools. Feel free to share your ideas for how AutoDraw can be used in schools is the comments below. Post by Eric Curts. Bring me to your school, organization, or conference with over 50 PD sessions to choose from. Connect with me on Twitter at twitter.com/ericcurts and on Google+ at plus.google.com/+EricCurts1
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Is writing meaningful for your students? Does everyone have a choice and a voice? Read more on how to make writing with nonverbal students meaningful!
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The classroom is a very social place. In the age of standards focusing on understanding processes, much of our curriculum requires students to collaborate to determine answers to problems. One of the areas where students
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Fun and engaging ESL activities, games and worksheets in printable PDF format with full teacher's notes and answers for English teachers to use in class.
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