As I watched the Superbowl on Sunday, I couldn't help but notice the behavior of these "idols" to many and hoping they would live up to their image. For the most part, it was a great game filled with excitement and some disappointment. But, there were some times that emotions ran ... VIEW POST
If Keywords Don’t Work, Then What?
Full disclosure: I used keywords when teaching my students how to solve word problems. I had a K-5 classroom for students with autism. There were so many different learning styles and needs just within my small class. In addition, these students, for the most part, were severely affected. Many ... VIEW POST
Teaching the letter of the week in special ed
Do you use a letter of the week strategy in your classroom? After years of tweaking, I came up with a lesson plan that was not only was engaging but helped students make real world connections. In addition, having a set lesson plan I could use again and again for each letter greatly ... VIEW POST
