Special educators need a pretty large toolbox of strategies and resources to support our learners. So often, our students can have significantly diverse needs and levels. On any given day, special education teachers might need to take student reading data, modify a math assessment, teach science wit
Differentiation and scaffolding can help students better understand and learn. Here are teaching ideas and tips to use in class.
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Challenges with focus and attention can become a huge roadblock to learning for kids and young adults. Simply put, attention is critical to learning. If students can't focus on the lesson, they are going to struggle with understanding the new content. If students can't focus on the directions, they
When you enter into the world of Early Childhood Education it’s no doubt just about play and teaching! Educator’s alike would agree that observing and documenting children’s learn…
This comprehensive guide is designed for educators, therapists, and parents working with children who require occupational therapy (OT). The "Occupational Therapy Issues and Recommendations Guide" provides a detailed overview of common OT issues, their descriptions, examples, and practical recommendations. This resource is an essential tool for understanding and addressing the diverse needs of children, particularly those with special needs such as autism. Key Features: - Clear and Concise Format: The guide is presented in an easy-to-read table format, making it simple to find information quickly. - Detailed Descriptions: Each issue is clearly defined to help users understand the specific challenges children may face. - Real-life Examples: Concrete examples are provided to illustrate each issue, offering insight into how these challenges manifest in daily life. - Practical Recommendations: Actionable recommendations are included for each issue, providing effective strategies to support children in overcoming their difficulties. Topics Covered: - Fine Motor Skills - Gross Motor Skills - Handwriting - Sensory Processing - Self-Care Skills - Visual Perceptual Skills - Body Awareness - Executive Functioning - Attention and Focus - Play Skills - Social Skills - Regulation Skills - Adaptive Skills Ideal for: - Occupational Therapists - Special Education Teachers - Parents and Caregivers - School Counselors - Early Childhood Educators Format: - PowerPoint Presentation (PPTX) - Easy to customize and adapt to specific needs.
Learn how one educator uses G Suite for Education to help students overcome their negative self-images and embrace learning.
Poorly implemented co-teaching practices may be taking the “special” out of special education, say many who train teachers and districts in collaboration.
Those days of forgetting their math facts? Staring blankly at a multiplication problem? Adding or subtracting when they should be multiplying? Done. Gone. Over. Those days are in the past! Today we’re going to learn how to teach multiplication facts to our students with disabilities so that they build conceptual knowledge and retention.
Money, money, money, money, monnnnnney... So most of my students probably won't have to pay bills, but who knows maybe some of them will. Even if they never pay a bill in their life I figure it's good to know what's going on - because someone in their life is paying for all the things they have. So with this activity, I expect that my students will know what a bill is, the things we have to pay for (electricity, phones, internet, etc), and that money is need to pay for things - all good concepts for better understanding life. And if they can actually learn how to pay a bill on their own, even better! So technically, I use this activity and worksheet in our math class, but we use a lot of reading skills as well, so it can totally be for language arts too. I give my students a bill - I don't simplify them at all but will highlight some of the key info for some students (you can find a variety of bills to use with a simple google search) - and the fun begins!! We go over this many times as a class and we look for basic information such as due date, amount due, account number, company name, and address. This worksheet has all these items listed so students can record them as they find them, as well as address an envelope (I know you don't actually have to address the envelope when paying a bill, but it's a good skill to have!) and write out a check. I also project this worksheet right onto my whiteboard so I can fill in the worksheet along with them. When writing a check I obviously have students sign their name...and one time I wrote "your name" on the signature line up on my whiteboard as an example. Can you see where this is going? :) Definitely had two students write "your name" on their paper...lol I love my students! And now for part 2 of this post: I saw this linky party at A Turn to Learn and HAD to join! The theme is funny things your students said this week. Well, since I didn't see any students these week (Christmas break, yay!!!), I'll share one of my favorites that happened last year: Student: Mrs. Holtrop, are you pregnant? Me: (shocked) Um, no. Why do you ask? Student: Well, uh, don't those things take about nine months and you've been married for... (student starts counting on his fingers) Me: Uhhh, that's not quite how it works. Student: Wait, but I thought that once you... Me: (Quickly interrupting) Nope and, um, what are you working on, oh yes let's work on math. :) Wish you could have been there. Head over to A Turn to Learn and link up - I love this idea for a linky party and will love to read what your students have said!
It is important for parents to understand the difference between IEP vs 504. IEPs have more safeguards in place to ensure schools provide the right support.
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
This post shares tips and strategies for teaching different learning styles to meet the needs of all learners.
Prompting Hierarchy- How I got duped! What you need to know about the prompting hierarchy. Snag the infographic and info perfect for working with your staff!
Laying out the classroom design in special education can be tough. I've rounded up posts and goals of setting up the physical space.
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Social skills can be taught just like academic skills. Follow this six step process to teach your students how to work more effectively in cooperative learning teams.
Anger is probably the #1 issue the kids I work with deal with. In this post you will find many great links, worksheets, and resources for addressing anger in children of all ages. One of my favorit…
Do you want to work on life skills in your classroom? Are you looking for hands-on special education life skills activities that your students will love? If so, you've come to the right place. Because today, I'm sharing my top 10 life skills activities that you can do in your classroom. 1. Washing Hands One
You need to work with your ADHD child's teachers to ensure that their educational needs are met. There are requirements that public schools must meet, but you must ask.
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Teaching the scientific method to kids can be tough. Here are some modifcations to the classic steps of the scientific method for special eduacaiton students.
Reducing Problem Behaviour using a function based intervention. Here I combined the first and then with the three star reward token boards and came up with this Behaviour Management Tool. Everythin…
Learn about types of accommodations for special education students in math, reading, writing, homework & tests, and organization. Download a free printable!
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Job-skills worksheets are a valuable resource for individuals seeking to enhance their professional abilities and excel in the workplace. Designed to assist individuals in developing important skills such as communication, problem-solving, and leadership, these free printable worksheets offer an effective tool for job seekers, students, and professionals to enhance their knowledge and capabilities.
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Resources, tips, and materials to help you, help children with autism
I'm sure we've all heard this term before. If you are a teacher, especially a special educator, you know this term well. You might...
These 3rd Grade Math Concepts (3.OA.3, 3.OA.5, 3.OA.7, 3.OA.8, 3.OA.9) ) of understanding multiplication and using multiplication facts and strategies. This unit is modified/adjusted to address the…
Small Groups Rubric • Hold your students accountable for their work and behavior during small groups • EDITABLE cells to customize to your needs Goes great with these other small groups products: Guided Reading Observations Center Rotations Smart Notebook
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Resources, tips, and materials to help you, help children with autism
The Setting Life Goals worksheet serves as an effective motivation builder, which can also help to provide direction for therapy. Give your clients an...
Resources, tips, and materials to help you, help children with autism
This is an amazing list with blog links for 100+ Montessori Practical Life Skills. I have also included a free printable check list for homeschoolers.
Make sense of emotions with this interactive feelings wheel. Robert Plutchik's wheel of emotions explained - guide & free download
Motivation, social & cultural, emotional and personal barriers can all affect a school student’s ability to learn. This post explores these learning barriers.
Challenges with focus and attention can become a huge roadblock to learning for kids and young adults. Simply put, attention is critical to learning. If students can't focus on the lesson, they are going to struggle with understanding the new content. If students can't focus on the directions, they
As our readers know, we at the Inclusion Lab are all about connecting educators with practical tips they can use right away to welcome, reach, and include all learners. Our posts here tend to be meatier and more in-depth, but we also create lots of smaller tip sheets with bite-sized bits of wisdom to share […]
