Different Types of Learning Styles - Visual, Auditory, and Kinesthetic
One of the beautiful processes that a child goes through in the early years is the development of his personality. The child starts to find freedom in …
Continue ReadingHelping Auditory Learners Be Successful in School
Students can be predominantly visual, auditory, or kinesthetic learners. In this segment of our series on learning styles, we’ll focus on how …
Continue ReadingTeaching Visual Learners: Tips and Strategies for Teachers and Parents
It is undeniable that each child is vastly different and has a unique way of looking at the world. While they may be wired differently, children tend …
Continue ReadingHistory of Presidents' Day: Celebrating the Birthdays of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln
What is peanut butter without jelly? A race without a finish line? Or a birthday with only one president? What did that say!?
Continue Reading4 Free Art iPad Apps to Use for Students with Special Needs: Art Through Technology
Infuse some technology into art for students of all ability levels in this fun art lesson using free iPad apps!
Continue ReadingJackson Pollock Spray Bottle Art: An Accessible Art Project
Students of all ability levels can be successful in this fun art activity that explores a somewhat controlled splatter paint art project.
Continue ReadingAcross the Curriculum Unit for Preschool Using the "I Spy" Books by Edward Gibb
The I Spy books, written and illustrated by Edward Gibb, teach children about the concepts of clues and observation. Take part in “I spy” activities …
Continue ReadingExecutive Functions of the Brain: What They Are and How We Can Improve Them
There has been ample discussion on the executive functions in recent years and the popular topic has emerged from being largely contained to the …
Continue ReadingKindergarten Lesson Plan on Counting Using My Granny Went to Market
Use a colorful round-the-world counting book with follow-up activities to give your young students more practice counting.
Continue ReadingValentine's Day: History and Origins of the Popular February Holiday
Heart-shaped candy, flowers, and red hearts with lace on a greeting card are all associated with Valentine’s Day. February 14 is a huge consumer …
Continue ReadingUnderstanding Evaluations for Special Education Eligibility: Help for Parents
For many families, choosing to have their child evaluated to dismiss, detect, or confirm a learning disability is an intimidating process. There are …
Continue ReadingQuick and Fun Counting Activities for Kindergarten Math
Here’s a hands-on activity that will involve every student in your classroom. Use the supplies all year long with variations depending on the …
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