Teaching tolerance in the classroom can be challenging. But if you teach in a special education setting, it is even more challenging. January 6, 2021 The events that occurred in the capitol on this day will forever be taught in textbooks. The demonstration show a total lack of tolerance and ... VIEW POST
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52 Positive affirmations for the classroom in 2021
Using positive affirmations in the classroom with your students is a great way to start the new year. Even in special education settings, this can be a powerful tool with some slight modifications. With consistency, making affirmations a part of your morning routine can help build self-esteem and ... VIEW POST
Learning a New Year 2021
It will soon be a new year, 2021. Even for most of us learning a new year is always a challenge after January 1. Our brain and finger muscles have had 365 days to practice writing 2020. Now, all of a sudden, we need to remember to write 2021. That may take us a while... Now ... VIEW POST
Attention Seeking Behavior: Strategies for the classroom
Attention seeking behavior is a common behavior problem in the classroom as well as at home. Especially in the classroom, we get so busy that often the only way a student can get us to stop and listen to them is by using attention seeking behaviors. And, as with most common behaviors, they are ... VIEW POST
How to solve this common behavior problem
This week, I want to focus on the common behavior problem that occurs when the student is denied access to something tangible, like a toy, food, or other reinforcing items. In my opinion, this can be the most dangerous and scary of the 4 types of common behaviors. Perhaps it is because it is the ... VIEW POST
Escape behavior interventions for school and home
Escape behavior is one of the most common behaviors we deal with in special education. There are four main functions of behavior: To escape a demandTo get access to something tangibleTo get attentionTo get sensory input/self-stimulating I thought it would be worthwhile to look at the ... VIEW POST
Alternatives to teaching about Thanksgiving
Are you looking for some alternatives to teaching about Thanksgiving in November? Are you bored of doing the same old Thanksgiving dinner play? But you still want your students to be engaged, learning, and in sync with their peers? Here are some great ideas for alternatives to teaching about ... VIEW POST
