After many years of struggling with literacy in school settings, many students become reluctant readers by the time they are in high school. Two of the most important factors in choosing a novel for these students are: Will the student be able to read the subject matter? How does the student learn best? Visual learners …
What we love most about a library’s summer reading program is that it brings the community together. Everyone has the same goal, which is to read, of course. And no matter what you read or how you read it (listening to audio books, e-reading, shared reading), everyone can participate and be included. Children with special …
Teaching students in special education classrooms can be a complex task with so many varying needs and challenges. Here are a few quick tips for working with special education students at home this summer! Autism Spectrum When working with students on the autism spectrum, every student will be unique. But there are common characteristics such …
Every important social issue is impacted by literacy. When individuals learn how to read, write, do basic math, and use computers, they have the power to find sustainable employment and ultimately change their lives. One question one of our social work interns wonders is: “Is it ever too late to learn literacy skills?” To some, …
Have you noticed challenging behaviors in a student? Do you want to change or replace those behaviors? Check out three tricks from ABA’s Discrete Trials Teaching. They work for our Little Dreamers and they should work for your students, too! Discrete Trials Teaching (DTT) After three months of working with a student during Discrete Trials …
Ahh, the magical world of art– painting, drawing, music, coloring, the list goes on and on. The most magical part about art, though, is that it is good for the mind, body, and spirit. In middle school, I remember being most excited for art. I was, by no means, a “good” artist, but that did …
The COVID-19 pandemic changed the world as we knew it. Almost everything that was once done in person, in groups is now done remotely. There is no question that this was initially stressful for students, parents and educators. We want everyone to be safe, but how can teaching be effective through the computer? In order …
Many students, no matter their age, may be anxious about learning or associate it with boredom. For students of all ages, fun, productive stimulation should be involved in the classroom (Lucardie, 2014). It is easier by nature to add “fun” games to younger students’ classrooms. As children age, the less fun and fewer games there …
A token economy is a great tool to give students something to look forward to while also encouraging them to engage in positive behavior. A token economy is a system in which students are provided opportunities to earn tokens for their work with the goal of modifying their behavior and motivating them to achieve their …
The milestone moments of life — the kind of moments that people cherish forever — always call for celebration. The first time a family is able to take their child home from the NICU after months, the first time your child takes his first steps after being told he may not be able to walk, …
