Why might my student be inattentive or hyperactive? How can I create a classroom that meets his/her needs? Come prepared to brainstorm and discuss strategies to effectively respond to these challenges. Taught by a...
This checklist is similar to what a doctor would give to parents and teachers to assist in determining an ADHD diagnosis. It is not a formal diagnostic tool in itself. The front is for the hyperactive/impulsive type of ADHD; the...
We have discussed numerous specific disabilities, but there are many other factors that can impact a child's development, a child's ability to learn. One of these factors that I want us to consider is the role of trauma and...
Introduction to Diverse Learners: Autism Spectrum Disorder
Perhaps you've heard about Temple Grandin. She was one of the first people to give a voice to or speak about what it's like to have autism. In 1991 was the first time that autism was labeled or identified as its own category in...
ADHD is the abbreviation for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. The term ADHD flies around in our society a lot today, and it can raise a lot of questions about, "what does this mean and what are its implications?" And so...
In the previous video, we took a look at 14 of the different categories of disabilities, and today we're going to talk about one of those specific categories, which is a Specific Learning Disability or SLD for short. And one of...
Classrooms as Greenhouses I found it helpful to think about our classrooms like a greenhouse. If you imagine a greenhouse full of plants and full of all different types of growing things, each of them needs different things to...
How do you love the child who constantly pushes the boundaries and does not mesh into your ideal for a smoothly-functioning classroom? The goal of this breakout is to inspire and renew our love for, commitment to, and...
As teachers, we can either accentuate our students learning and behavior needs or we can support and empower them to rise above their challenges. This breakout will explore a rationale for classroom accommodations, including...
After de-bunking the common myths, this breakout will give an overview of dyslexia including early signs, school-age symptoms, and solutions. We will discuss effective academic interventions as well as appropriate classroom...
With contributions from other teachers, Becky compiled this booklet of songs and chants for use in elementary schools. Use these and modify them to suit your class' needs. Some songs are blocked out due to copyright restrictions....
Sing, Chant, Learn: Making Memorization Easier with Songs and Chants
So I ask myself, "Why should I use songs and chants? How can I use them? For what purpose?" I find there's two reasons. The first one would be to memorize information. First, you might need to memorize lists. Maybe you need to...
