Being stuck in automatic negative thoughts can be mentally exhausting. Learn these 6 steps to challenge and reframing thoughts in a positive way.
If you have worked with a BCBA in the past, it is likely that you have heard the term FUNCTIONS OF BEHAVIOR. BCBAs look at function to determine WHY
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Spelling practice for beginners. Let your students test their spelling on elementary vocabulary. It is a ws that will keep the students busy for some time and give you time to help the ones who need your help. - ESL worksheets
Right now I’m in the process of creating a series of STEM projects for students who are studying Ancient Civilizations.. Next stop, Ancient India! 🙂 During the summertime in Ancient India (and still to this day), a monsoon would come every year, raining buckets and buckets of water. In Eastern India, a second monsoon would
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Unleash the power of your anti-hero! Explore our top 5 tips for creating a character that's flawlessly flawed and irresistibly complex. Perfect for writers looking to add depth to their storytelling.
Do your students have a growth mindset? Use the learning pit in your upper elementary classroom to model how to develop a growth mindset.
Learn the precise differences between used to + get/be used to so you get them right every time without worry or confusion.
I wanted to try to create a sims legacy challenge. Turns out, it's a bit more difficult than I expected... Do you like learning about insects or just making sims in pretty colours? Maybe some other…
Kids will love this simple center of gravity activity! Make craft sticks balance in crazy ways by adding weights. Fun science!
Working with kids and young adults who are oppositional can be challenging. Being oppositional might mean refusing to do work, breaking rules, and engaging in other challenging behaviors. The truth is, many kids can be oppositional from time to time, so many of these strategies work with all learner
Grab a set of marshmallow and toothpick geometry cards to print and build with your kids. It is such a fun way to learn geometric shapes!
An important part of manhood has always been about having the competence to be effective in the world — having the breadth of skills, the savoir-faire, to handle any situation you find yourself in. With that in mind, each Sunday we’ll be republishing one of the illustrated guides from our archives, so you can hone your […]
30+ engineering STEM challenges with simple materials. Kids can tinker with bridges, catapults, boats, and more using recycled and inexpensive materials.
Animoto, an amazing web tool I first discovered and shared back in September 2007, has released a portal site specific for education, educators and students: education.animoto.com. The overview pag…
Happy Thursday Friends! So listen, if you follow me on Instagram, then I’m sure you’ve heard about the wellness challenge I issued the other day. I was so glad to hear that so many of you were interested. Y’all know I’m really big on believing in yourself and accomplishing your goals whatever they may be. […]
Learn how to support students with ADHD in developing handwriting skills. Explore evidence-based strategies to improve line awareness, prevent incorrect practice, and reduce working memory load.
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If you have worked with a BCBA in the past, it is likely that you have heard the term FUNCTIONS OF BEHAVIOR. BCBAs look at function to determine WHY
In the event of a serious crisis, knowing the Morse code Alphabet could be the difference between life and death. Learn it quickly with these 3 tricks!
5 Activities to Teach Angles
Last year after completing my full year biology curriculum, I decided to write a blog post to give context for why I chose the particular scope and sequence
Life is hard. Disappointments happen. Sometimes we lose when we deserve to win. Sometimes we win when we deserve to lose. As adults, we've had practice coping with letdowns. But for children, the pain is fresh and the wounds particularly deep. They're not prepared for unexpected blows, nor do they understand how a loss might benefit them long-term. One rejection can feel like the new norm, and with every subsequent defeat they may fear they'll never break the cycle. Once a…
Learning plural nouns is a challenge! If your child is having trouble remembering the plural forms of different nouns, this worksheet is key. Download to complete online or as a printable!
I wanted to try to create a sims legacy challenge. Turns out, it's a bit more difficult than I expected... Do you like learning about insects or just making sims in pretty colours? Maybe some other…
This PDF gives several "bold beginnings" to stories and prompt writing. It is modeled off a story I made up about a group of friends that ventures into a creepy forest, although you could make it fit any writing prompt or theme you're working with. The packet includes: ~The story that models Bold Beginnings/paragraph starters and Catchy Conclusions Story Starter examples included: ~Onomatopoeia ~Snapshot Setting ~Snapshot Character ~Foreshadowing ~Alliteration ~Simile ~Question ~Action/Suspense ~Metaphor ~Personification Catchy Conclusions Included: ~Summarizing main ideas ~Simile or Metaphor ~Non-Famous quote ~Famous quote
Last summer I attended a GT training and was introduced to choice boards! I LOVE THIS IDEA!!! I think that students are more engaged and even challenge themselves more when they are given choices. The great thing is....they aren't just for GT students. Choice boards work similar to tic-tac-toe; the student completes 3 activities in a row {up, down, diagonal} They can be adapted for ALL students and actually lend themselves well to differentiated instruction. On Tuesday, I will be attending another GT training specifically on choice boards and differentiated instruction {I'm super pumped about it!} I can't wait to learn more about these learning tools! {I promise to share what I learn!} Choice boards can be set up in many different ways. You can base them off of abilities, learning styles, intelligences, and even levels of questioning. I have found it easier, if I focus on just one of these types. When creating the board, you want to plan out what type of activity each square will focus on. {You don't want to have 2 of the same type of activities in a row} The goal of the CBs are to have equally acceptable activities that you want the students to complete that are similar end products, but have varying ways to accomplish the final product. {For example, you are studying the Alamo. Students could choose activities from writing a diary from the viewpoint of being in the battle, recreating a model of the Alamo, creating a movie, etc.}The wonderful thing about CBs though...students can choose an activity they are willing to complete {taking into consideration their own likes/learning style/intelligence}, but they will have 2 other activities they will need to complete that will focus on other skills that they possibly may need to strengthen {but at the very least they're practicing other skills}! It's a win-win situation! I recently put the choice boards I created for my homework reader's responses in my shop. My students are required to read 20 min nightly, however I found that many of them weren't really reading every night! These choice boards give student's different options to respond to their books, while focusing on varying skills. I've also included 4 blank {editable} choice boards so that you can create your own boards! .....And I used the adorable sneakers clipart to jazz them up from KPM Doodles {love her stuff!} Here is an example template of how to begin creating a choice board based on Multiple Intelligences: Source: Dare to Differentiate Here are some great resources: Dare to Differentiate (AWESOME site for resources!) PVUSD Choices based on intelligence
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All of us have some resiliency to cope with challenges. When we encounter difficult experiences that take us past the range of our ability to tolerate, the ways we tend to respond fall into one of two categories: those of us who get agitated, and those of us who shut down. Emotional regulation refers to our ability to stay present, engaged, and able to listen and learn despite challenges. My rainbow of emotional regulation is a social-emotional learning resource that can help teach this concept in the classroom, in counseling sessions, or at home.
Working with kids and young adults who are oppositional can be challenging. Being oppositional might mean refusing to do work, breaking rules, and engaging in other challenging behaviors. The truth is, many kids can be oppositional from time to time, so many of these strategies work with all learner
Most parents, caregivers, teachers, babysitters, and guardians of children understand that there are typically difficult behaviors that can become a challenge to manage. The most common are things like having a meltdown, screaming, and crying to get something they want or need.
