By: Megan Finesilver, M.Ed. Your five senses are truly amazing tools! They are constantly retaining memories that prepare your brain for new concepts. With the strong emotional ties and clear images that senses invoke, it’s logical to take a multisensory approach when teaching. In an early childhood classroom, the sand and water table is not only […]
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Just Dance – Improving a Childs Emotional and Social Skills Through Dance
There’s a reason why it feels so good when you have an uninhibited dance party in your bedroom. As well as being a great way to release tension — not to mention have a lot of fun — there are studies showing that dance is also an excellent way to foster the emotional and […]
Cross-Curricular Learning on the Climbing Wall
Traverse Climbing Walls are very versatile and help to develop physical, cognitive and social-emotional skills in youth. There are a wide variety of climbing wall games and activities that involve overcoming challenges, developing climbing skills, working as a team, competing with others and more. In addition, climbing wall activities can include other core subjects […]
Storytime: A Magical Learning Time in Early Childhood Classrooms
Who doesn’t like a little ‘magic’?! Incorporating storytime into the routine of a young child’s day creates a connection to early literacy that seems almost magical in so many different ways. It can also bring closeness within an early childhood classroom based on shared understanding of an emotion or a common enthusiasm for a […]
Funding Considerations for Key Educational Initiatives
Education funding has historically come in waves, or as some put it, feast or famine. Funding sources from federal, state, and local levels have always included rules, regulations, and timelines that, at times, can cause confusion for those balancing priorities and responsible for reporting back to the public. With two challenging school years behind […]
Timely Transition Tools for Back to School
As an Occupational Therapist (OT), I often make annual recommendations for back-to-school transition supports for students with special needs. A friend’s recent social media post that spoke of the usual feelings of excitement normally emanating from her niece and nephew being replaced this year by uncertainty and anxiety prompted me to expand the concept […]
Promoting Creative Inclusive Practices in Schools
The Individual with Disabilities Education Act or IDEA does not specifically define the term inclusion in the law itself. However, as Wrightslaw reference materials state, IDEA does require “school districts to place students in the least restrictive environment (LRE). LRE means that, to the maximum extent appropriate, school districts must educate students with disabilities […]
Tips to Help Start the School Year Prepared and Protected
As teachers and students return to school, things will look very different than they did pre-COVID. Whether school takes place in person, through distance learning, or a hybrid solution, one important focus is on tools and resources to help ensure everyone can be safe, feel secure, and learn effectively. New needs give rise to […]
Modifications for Out of School/Home Activities for Children with Special Needs
The After School Alliance report entitled America After 3pm shows a sweeping 10 year study that indicates overall participation in afterschool programs (between 3-6pm) has increased by nearly 60%. As part of the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, students with special needs are entitled to […]
What is a Sensory Room: 4 Specialized Environments to Consider
Sensory Rooms can mean different things to different professionals and the children or students that will be using the rooms. Consider these four different specialized environments you can create to support students’ needs. Read More: Creating a Classroom Discovery Sensory Space Gross Motor or Sensorimotor Room For some, a Sensory Room means a gross […]
2019 School Specialty Honor Roll Winners
Every year teachers and their students work hard to grow and learn. The School Specialty Honor Roll is an annual opportunity to recognize and reward some of the incredibly resilient, kind, and talented students and teachers in our communities. 2019 School Specialty Honor Roll Winning Entries This year’s nominated teachers and students were incredibly […]
Visit School Specialty Early Childhood at NAEYC
Early childhood education is gaining awareness as experts, parents, and educators continue to recognize and research its importance. Quality education during early childhood is supported by the creation of a safe and effective learning environment. This year at the annual NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children) conference, School Specialty will be showcasing […]
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