Paraprofessionals (paras) are a vital part of our classrooms. It is imperative that we, as teachers, support the very people who are directly supporting our students. In order for our classrooms to run smoothly and our students to progress, we must have well trained, prepared, confident paras who ... Read More about 4 Tips To Better Support Paras
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Pause Button- Behavior Management Tool
It can be hard for kids to stop using a favorite item, end a fun activity, or move on from something they haven’t finished yet, even when we pre-set them. Asking them to do so can often lead to behaviors, non-compliance, arguments, and wasted time... Enter the Pause Button! This little square is one ... Read More about Pause Button- Behavior Management Tool
Maintenance Program: Help Students Retain Skills
Have you noticed how quickly your students can lose a skill that you were sure they mastered? A student learns to tie a shoe with the OT, then a month later he can’t tie his shoe when it comes untied. Another student seems to have a good understanding of addition, but after moving on to subtraction ... Read More about Maintenance Program: Help Students Retain Skills
Direct Instruction Must Haves
When you have the correct resources, using direct instruction in your classroom goes so much smoother. Here are my top 5 recommendations for making direct instruction time go smoother and saves you time. What is direct instruction Direct instruction is an instructional approach to ... Read More about Direct Instruction Must Haves
Integrate Academics & Motor Skills Effectively
Our students have many needs, so we need to constantly be on the look out for ways to integrate multiple skills at the same time... and of course it needs to be engaging and interactive to encourage our students to attend and participate. It can feel like a tall order, but here's a simple and ... Read More about Integrate Academics & Motor Skills Effectively
