Introduction The TRM was developed by Dr Tricia Skuse and Jonny Matthew and built on their work with young people serving sentences at Hillside Secure Children’s Home, or who were subject to secure…
After reading Wonder by R.J. Palacio, students worked in small collaborative groups to create character posters about each of the characte...
It's time to add dogfooding -- the practice of using your own product as a consumer in order to find and fix the bugs -- to our own teaching practice.
Here's how to use the classic game of Jenga to create your own Feelings Jenga using the emotions from Disney's Inside Out!
In my taste finding expedition, I’ve found myself being drawn to more complex and narrative pieces which juggle multiple elements. I’ve always loved looking for structure in whatever I’m loo…
Need a new way to keep track of your speechy therapy data? Check out this post with tips to set up your own data system on Google Forms!
Podcasts in the classroom are so fun and engaging! Have you jumped on the podcast train yet?! I have a great system for using podcasts in the classroom...
We write a lot, but this can desensitize us to typos and grammar mistakes. Reading aloud and other tips and tricks. Paper Raven Books: Take control of your book-writing process.
OneNote templates are essential for true productivity. Here's all you need to know to edit and create your own OneNote templates.
Sensory diet cards are an amazing tool to help kids improve their attention, communication, and more! Learn how to use them and print your...
Engaging in self-study to learn herbalism is a rewarding and empowering journey that can open doors to a world of natural healing, holistic wellness, and spiritual connection. As ancient as humanity itself, herbalism is the art and science of using plants for their medicinal and therapeutic properties. Whether you're seeking to enhance your well-being, create your own herbal remedies, or delve into the mystical realm of herbal magic and witchcraft, immersing yourself in the knowledge of herbs can be a transformative experience. In this post, we've curated a collection of the best herbalism books to guide you on your path to becoming an adept herbalist. From beginner-friendly guides to in-depth explorations of plant wisdom, these books offer a wealth of knowledge to nurture your curiosity and ignite your passion for the healing power of nature. So, let's embark on this botanical adventure and discover the timeless wisdom of herbalism that has been passed down through generations.
Whether you’re looking for daily routine charts to use in the classroom, need free printables to use at home, or want ideas to inspire your own DIY daily and weekly visual schedules for autistic children, we’ve got the best tips and 25 visual schedules for children with autism you don’t want to miss.
This tutorial shows your students the universal proofreading marks and how to use them. Plus, you'll get examples and an exercise to reinforce the information.
Last week, I posted about how I LOVE to use manipulatives in therapy. You can check that post out HERE. Today I wanted to share 2 other kits that I have made and use in therapy all the time. Spatial Concepts Kit: You can address spatial concepts with almost any task, but I wanted …
Anger management strategies can be very useful to even young children as they learn to manage their own behaviour. These calming strategy cards can help!
Last year, Dan Wells, author of “I Am Not A Serial Killer” went over a story structure he found in the “Star Trek Narrator’s Guide: Roleplaying Game”, which …
Today on my blog, I’m sharing over 70 of my very best ADHD hacks. This ultimate guide to ADHD hacks is based on my experience as someone with ADHD (something I’ve written numerous blog posts
I recently blogged about how I created policies and procedures that incorporated character education in my classroom. My post also includes a checklist of policies and procedures that teachers can use when planning for the new school year. Use this checklist as you review your own policies and procedures for the upcoming school year if ... Read More about Classroom Policies and Procedures Checklist
There are many schools of thought and methodologies defining what inbound marketing should look like. Most of them position content marketing, social media marketing and SEO as the core of inbound marketing. From a 20,000-foot view, this has definite merit. However, with the right technology, enough content, well-developed personae and a good understanding of the brand, inbound marketing strategy can be much more stratified and robust.
Here's how to turn your Outlook to-do list into a powerful project management tool using OneNote integration.
Rhythm pattern cards are a great way to teach new rhythmic concepts, reinforce familiar patterns, and build that all-important music vocabulary (the ability to understand and create your own musical patterns and sequences). There are lots of different types of rhythm pattern cards out there - some
Over six months ago, I stopped using Adobe Photoshop and switched to the open source alternative, GIMP, for all my personal photography projects. This
It's time to add dogfooding -- the practice of using your own product as a consumer in order to find and fix the bugs -- to our own teaching practice.
I’ll be sharing 14 activities which will raise your self-esteem and make you feel worthy. For your convenience, you can download and print the list of 14 self-esteem activities for your own use!
Using BITMOJIS in the classroom is a great way to increase engagement and connect with students. Find out just how easy it is!
Find out how to make your own stretchy sensory bands for fidgety kids. A great occupational therapy tool for proprioceptive input.
How do you individualize instruction in your classroom and allow students to pursue their interests? Middle school and high school English Language Arts teachers discussed the types of individualized learning they use in their classroom: project based learning, Genius Hour, and 20% time, and how they got started and introduced it to students. Teachers also shared past PBL units, final products, successes and obstacles. Read through the chat for ideas to implement in your own classroom.
We investigate common color schemes and give you more quilting ideas in part 3 of this 5 part series.
Learn about fingerprinting for kids & play detective! Fun ideas for a CSI or spy party or science activity for preschool & elementary ages!
Build a Heart Model - STEM activity about heart rates and how blood flows through the body. Engineer a functioning model of a beating heart.
"Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life." - Pablo Picasso Art therapy is a broad term used to refer to the practice of creating as a way
Ever since I self-published the Tarot of Trees, I get a fairly regular stream of people who are interested in creating their own oracle decks and want to know how to do it. So in today's post, I'll share the process of developing a variety of different oracles. Some were published oracles, like The
