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Makaton Signs for a Getting Dressed Game in Special Education

Anne Vize
Categories : Teaching students with hearing impairments

This is a fun game for teaching skills related to getting dressed. Makaton signs are used to support the dressing game, as children learn the Makaton …

Makaton Signs: Classroom Practice For Lifeskills and Weather

Anne Vize
Categories : Teaching students with hearing impairments

Makaton is a great special education tool for teaching life skills. It aids communication and provides a visual prompt for a verbal / auditory signal. …

Teaching Literacy and Numeracy Using the Newspaper: Games for Special Ed Students

Anne Vize
Categories : Fun activities & crafts for grade school

Do you have a pile of newspapers gathering dust in the staff room, and a list of reading or numeracy learning goals not yet achieved? Before those …

Should a Child With ADHD be Held Back in School? Opinions & Alternatives

Vonnie Chestnut
Categories : Teaching students with emotional & behavioral disorders

It is a difficult decision whether or not to hold back any child in school. The decision may be even harder when a child is suffering from ADHD. This …

How To Create a Safety Plan for ADHD Students in Preparation for Emergency Situations

Barbara
Categories : Teaching students with emotional & behavioral disorders

Students with ADHD should have a safety plan that includes emergency procedures and protocol in a personalized handbook that is accessible and …

Seasons' Greetings the Spanish Way: Social Greetings

Audrey Alleyne
Categories : Spanish language guides & study tips

In every language we express greetings for various seasons. We call these “Seasons Greetings.” We express wishes to each other for birthdays and for …

Tips for Teaching Persuasive Writing for Special Ed Students

Barbara
Categories : Inclusion strategies for mainstreamed classrooms

Students with learning disabilities enjoy writing and creating reflective work. However, the structure of technical writing such as a persuasive essay …