Reading is not a skill that comes naturally; it must be learned. Some children pick it up with less support than others, but all children benefit from instruction in phonics—that is, instruction in the sounds that letters represent, and how these letters are combined to make words. Those who struggle with reading especially need […]
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Workouts for Special Needs: Let’s Get Creative!
We all need it… exercise! We even know why. Heart, digestive, respiratory, muscular, skeletal and mental health are all at risk without it and improves with regular workouts and exercise. But exercise can have emotional, social and spiritual benefits beyond the physical. Exercise should include aerobics to get our heart and respiratory rate up for […]
Inclusion Includes Fairness in Discipline Too!
Did you know that students with disabilities are twice as likely to be suspended as their peers and that they account for over 2/3 of students that are secluded or restrained while at school? These figures were compiled from data on more than 50 million students during the 2013-14 school year and reported by […]
More Outdoors, Less Screen Time
It’s a beautiful summer day. Clouds drift across the sky like puffy, white dragons. The air is filled with the smell of freshly moed grass, tomato plants, and clean sheets on backyard clotheslines. It’s the type of day children dream about as they’re sitting at their school desks, fretfully scribbling out math equations or learning […]
The Impact of Screens on Children, and How to Encourage a Healthier Lifestyle
Across the United States, children appear to be spending far more time in front of screens, and less time improving their physical and mental health through positive activity. The availability of smartphones, tablets, laptops, and various other media has changed the way that parents and children think about “play”, at a much younger age. […]
Transition from School to Summer Break for a Child with Special Needs
Summer Break is around the corner and kids are starting to anticipate the change in schedule. There are some terrific solutions that can help children with special needs (or any child for that matter) transition smoothly from school to home at the end of the school year. 5 Ways to Help Kids with Special […]
Sticky Fingers and the Importance of Process Art
If your preschoolers are painting with bath poufs and bubble wrap, the odds are good that you have a firm understanding of Process Art. And if you neglect to offer up a model project for your early learners to try and reproduce, that’s another point in your favor. Offering young children an opportunity to […]
Sensory Based Interventions for Oral Motor, Auditory, Language & Communication Skills
Many children on the autism spectrum experience discomfort or pain when in contact with certain sound frequencies or levels of loudness. Using oral tools as part of a good sensory buffet can help with self-regulation and calming during times of sensory overload. Expert Tips on Oral Motor Tools – Chewys How do you know […]
Five Reasons for Outdoor Play
Most 3 and 4 year olds enjoy the stimulation of new experiences. They are like little sponges just waiting to absorb information. Adults may interpret that to mean that any new experience in any setting provides an equally ripe opportunity for cognitive development, but early childhood educators understand that little learners need to experience […]
Bullying Prevention in School: Recess
Bullying can threaten students’ physical and emotional safety at school and affect their ability to learn and concentrate in class. It’s crucial that educators and the school culture itself focus on providing the right information to both students and their care givers in an effort to prevent bullying. Check out these three ways your […]
Bullying Prevention Discussion Points for Middle and High School
Bullying peaks during the middle school years. It’s a time of dramatic physical, emotional, intellectual, and social change. Teens are struggling to live up to their potential and establish a unique identity while navigating the uncharted waters of an ever-shifting social environment. You can help students chart their course by joining together to understand […]
Tips for Caregivers: Discussing Bullying at Home
Banishing Bullying: Parents Can Help Stop and Prevent Bullying Bullying is a serious issue that can affect the well-being of the bully, bystander, and target. It can happen anywhere and anytime, even in the privacy of home, and includes physical, verbal, and social bullying. Fortunately, you can help your student stop bullying in its […]
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