How to Help Your Student with Auditory Processing Deficit/Disorder
Dear Readers, I have a confession to make. Ever since I started in Special Education, I’ve had nagging questions about Auditory Processing that no one could seem to answer. Quite frankly for the...
View ArticleMISSION IMPOSSIBLE: FAILURE is NOT an option!
Dear Readers, The last three weeks have been a whirlwind of test taking and super business! Within the past three weeks I took and passed the C.S.E.T., took and passed the R.I.C.A., completed &...
View ArticleI Passed, Part II
As the title states, I passed the R.I.C.A. I am over the moon happy. I cut it very close. I just got the results last night. I just exhaled again. Now, all I need are my final grades. Once I see those,...
View ArticleHow Cocoa Cola is Made?
Dear Parents, Today in class, we were discussing states of matter and the students wondered about soda. So, I found this link to show how Cocoa Cola is made. Here’s the link to see how Cocoa Cola is...
View ArticleMaking a Better Classroom Store!
This post is in regard to striving to be better. I recently read an article about classroom jobs. More specifically, making the children apply for the jobs. I went on over to Beth Newingham’s blog + a...
View ArticleHow to get students to follow directions the first time
Dear Readers, I came across this very nice post, written by Angela Watson. It’s nine tips to get your students to follow directions the first time. I’m going to use them. Here’s her entire article....
View Article25 Things Successful Educators Do by Julie DeNeen (1-5)
Dear Readers, Since I have the time in summer, I read, read, and read some more. That’s how I found this little gem by Julie DeNeen of inform(ED). To make it easier to digest, piece by piece, I will...
View Article25 Things Successful Educators Do by Julie DeNeen (6-10)
Dear Readers, Here are the next 5: 6. Successful educators expect their students to succeed This concept is similar for parents as well. Students need someone to believe in them. They need a wiser and...
View Article25 Things Successful Educators Do by Julie DeNeen (11-15)
Dear Readers, Here are the next 5: 11. Successful educators are reflective In order to avoid becoming the stuck and stubborn teacher, successful educators take time to reflect on their methods, their...
View Article25 Things Successful Educators Do by Julie DeNeen (16-20)
Dear Readers, Here are the next 5: 16. Successful educators welcome change in the classroom This relates to the above tip, but in a slightly different way. Have you ever been so bored with your house...
View Article25 Things Successful Educators Do by Julie DeNeen (21-25)
Dear Readers, Here are the last 5 parts: 21. Successful educators bring fun into the classroom Don’t be too serious. Some days, “fun” should be the goal. When students feel and see your humanness, it...
View ArticleLearning Formula
Dear Readers, I was talking to my husband today about learning and if there’s a formula for it. That’s what jogged my memory regarding a formula I came up with. It’s pretty simple &...
View ArticleLearn to Recognize Sensory Processing Disorder
Dear Readers, I’ve always had a hard time with Sensory Processing Disorders. I’m not sure why, but I did. Since I didn’t understand it, I researched, researched it, then researched it some more. This...
View ArticleHandwriting: What Is Normal?
Dear Readers, I found this great article on Reading Rockets about handwriting, and how to know whether or not your child’s is normal. I thought it was wonderful as it gave handwriting milestones from...
View ArticleMiddle School Writing Prompts
Dear Readers, Here’s a site where I’ve found 180 Middle School writing prompts. http://www.dailyteachingtools.com/journal-writing-prompts.html#1 (1-45)...
View ArticleThe Best Complaint Ever, Part 2
Dear Readers, Do you remember last week when I wrote about one of my students who was upset and complained to the Director of the school because I was trying to teach them & reading to them? Well,...
View ArticleThe Good, the Bad, & the Ugly!
Dear Readers, I’ve been reading my last couple of posts and it feels as if I haven’t been completely honest with you. I’ve only written about the good part of working with children in an NPS (Seeing...
View ArticleFree Summer Reading Rewards for Kids
Dear Readers, I found this information on summer reading programs. https://chachingonashoestring.com/2014/05/07/best-free-summer-reading-rewards-programs-for-kids/#_a5y_p=1644930
View ArticleThe Real Reason why children fidget! by Angela Hanscom
Dear Readers, I found this excellent article that purports to explain why children fidget. Read this and see if you agree. Enjoy! WHY CHILDREN FIDGET: And what we can do about it Angela Hanscom –...
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