The second half of the 2019-2020 school year has been one of the most challenging and disruptive times ever seen in the public school system. Almost every school was closed, and teachers were trying to keep their students learning and engaged via zoom, google classroom, boom cards, and more. ... VIEW POST
Planning for next year in a cloud of uncertainty
None of us really knows what school will look like come August/September. We can speculate, we can pray, we can research and ask questions, but the truth is no one truly will know until we see the effects of coming out of quarantine.I have heard many ideas about how to handle this ... VIEW POST
Watermelon: A great way to end the year
As the school year comes to a close, we know we need to keep teaching and keep our kids engaged. This is especially true in a special education setting. While many other classes are having parties and cookouts, we struggle to maintain some sense of normalcy because we know, without it, our kids ... VIEW POST
No scissors allowed
"Cut out the pictures and place them in the correct column on the previous page." It seems like such a simple task, but for some kids cutting out pictures, even with modifications may not be an option. Maybe it is a fine or even gross motor challenge. Maybe it is simply a sensory and safety ... VIEW POST
A fun way to teach about hygiene at home or at school
With the current corona virus quarantine situation, many of our kids are at home. We are also more concerned than ever about teaching our kids the importance of good hygiene. This includes washing your hands (a lot!!), and not touching your face, but it also means we still have to brush and floss ... VIEW POST
Schedules at home: How and why to use them
Maybe it is summer vacation or schools are closed for an unknown period of time. Regardless, you find yourself at home with your kiddos and things feel slightly out of control. It is fun for a few days to sleep as late as you want, watch as much TV as you want, even eat whenever you want. But, ... VIEW POST
