While there's not a lot of research on dysgraphia yet, there are a few signs you should look out for, and some evidence-based tactics to help kids with the writing condition.
By Tom McIntyre, Ph.D., author of The Survival Guide for Kids with Behavior Challenges Research shows that certain classroom characteristics promote success for students with ADHD. Predictability, …
Years ago anxiety was not discussed or even mentioned. It was hush hush. It hasn’t been till more recent years […]
The importance of incorporating a daily word study routine into your teaching schedule cannot be overstated. In contrast to designing activities that require drill and memorization, word study encourages students to actively analyze spelling patterns and letter-sound relationships. During word study, students sort words and pictures according to similar speech sounds, spelling patterns, and meaning.…
A school counselor or guidance counselor provides school counseling to students of all ages. Learn more about school counselors and how they help schools.
Grab your summer reading challenge, make a read at home kit, and be set to support your students over the summer no matter if they are in kindergarten, first grade, or second grade!
Preparing and supporting students to manage test anxiety and stress that bubbles up this time of year is an essential service provided by school counselors.
In this video, Louise introduces proofreading and shares strategies for supporting students to 'self-check' their writing.
Teachers often ask how they can best support students in specials classes (art, PE, music, technology, etc.). Below, I have outlined some tips and strategies to help our learners succeed in these classes.
Well fellow educators, today I want to chat about something I’m willing to guess we have all experienced. Literally, this is common whether you teach wee little kinders, or grade 12 students who are about to graduate. Students who seem to lose their belongings, their assignments, the tools necessary for class, and so on happens…
There is so much to learn about ADHD. These broad guidelines from a leading expert are a good place to start.
37 helpful dyslexia interventions to support struggling students in your classroom. Strategies for reading, writing, math, and SEL
Learn about supporting students with ADHD, understanding attention types, and implementing effective classroom strategies for improved...
It can be very difficult to help kids who struggle during transitions because there's always so much going on! Especially new or lesser-experienced teachers may not even recognize that there are any issues until a problem comes up. There are many reasons why students may struggle with transitions. They may be overly energetic, the sounds…
It can be really difficult to support students who have difficulty remembering things. In particular, this happens so frequently with our students who have ADHD and, of course, those with low working memory. It can be so difficult for these kiddos to focus and then to recall information. Sometimes it seems like nothing we do…
Some of the students we see each day have extremely low self-esteem. These kiddos often have a bad habit of putting themselves down a lot. I personally see this quite a bit with students diagnosed with Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder. These students often frequently put themselves down and make negative comments about themselves to…
Some great strategies for Supporting Students with Autism in Inclusion. A resource for general and special education Supporting Students with Autism
Speaking and listening skills are directly tied to academic success. Here's how to teach them explicitly in the classroom.
This is part four of a six-part series about how to improve the classroom experience for students with dyslexia. You can read part 1 here, part 2 here, and part 3 here. Educators putting together 504 plans for students might have to approach it from a different angle these days. Though accommodating students by offering them […]
