Many of our students have anxietyabout things in their environment. That anxiety can come from many different things. Sometimes the list of possibilities seems endless but here are a few that seem to pop up on a regular basis: Social Situations Lack of success with an academic subject A routine that has changed A need for sensory input A need to reduce sensory input The understanding of communication from others […]
Read moreI ALWAYS love to see what’s new on the market in the fidget category! Truth be known, many adults without special needs could benefit from some of the fun fidgets out there to help relieve the everyday stress at work! Take a look at a couple more fun fidgets that I found on Amazon.com! Hope your year is ending with great successes and the feeling of a job well done! […]
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06
May
2018
A Must See Fidget called Squigz!
There is only a few weeks left to the school year and trust me, everyone is hanging in there just trying to get to the finish line!!! This is the perfect time of year to introduce something new into the sensory box in your room. This something is called Squigz. FUN name and perfect for this set of sensory fun. Keep in mind that it is also just the coolest item […]
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29
Apr
2018
For the SLPs Who Haven’t Heard of Speech Blubs!
It’s not easy to keep the attention of studentswhen they are exposed to so much fast action, and immediate feedback and reinforcements in our world of technology. Teachers need to keep things moving andadd interesting visualsif they expect to keep their students focused. SLPs are no exception. You need to get students to practice words and sentences with target sounds multiple timesand that can be challenging. When I found out […]
Read moreFor some reason it is reallyhelpful for students to see the passage of time, especially when you want them to do something they don’t particularly want to do. Many of our students with special needs have difficulty understanding the passage of time. What is actually only 5 or 10 minutes for us can seem like an eternityto these students!!! Using a visual timer is a simple and effective way to […]
Read moreWhen you work in special education, you know that it’s important to be prepared for almost anything when it comes to finding different strategies to teach our students. We know we need to learn how to break down the concepts and teach them in unique ways. Potty training is no exception! You may remember a video I did last year where I showed everyone how pictures of the superheroes, Batman […]
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08
Apr
2018
Easy DATA Collection with a TWIST!
Data collection is a pain, let’s just get that out there. It’s a necessary evil, but sometimes I find that teachers collect data only because they have to in order to be able to report progress every grading period. What if we would collect data and analyze it along the way? If we take a look at what is working and what isn’t to adjust instruction, PLUS share the data, we […]
Read moreDon’t you just LOVE the dollar bins at Target? They’re perfect for those secret Santa or secret Shamrock activities at school. They are also perfect for that prize box for your classroom economy or that activity that just requires a little something to make it fun. Now I’ve discovered that there are teachers, SLPs, and crafty moms on Teachers Pay Teachers site who have not only taken advantage of the […]
Read moreHow many times have you attempted to play a game with some of your students and it ended up in hurt feelings, or even aggressive behavior? Unfortunately, competitive games are sometimes very hard for students with special needs. Shoot, I even know students who don’t have special needs and they can be sore losers as well. Imagine my delight when I found out that there are games available that require […]
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