Calming Corners are fast becoming an essential classroom space for managing feelings and emotions. A calming corner gives students a safe, soothing place to go when they are feeling overwhelmed or upset. With our exclusive, specially designed calming corner bundles … Read More
Category Archives: Special Needs
Tips & Tools for Creating and Maximizing Kids’ Learning Space at Home
It’s Important for Children to have a Designated Learning Space At home learning can be difficult transition for many families. It may be helpful for some children to have a separate workspace from the kitchen table or coffee table where other household or parent’s work activities are … Read More
Hurdle Activity For Sensory Input & Balance Training
Mindful Movement The best kind of play is one that combines fun and novelty with success. A 4 year old student of mine, who was not able to put together the required postural control, righting reaction, and attentiveness for hopping … Read More
Media Center Activity – Therapy Dog for Students
Thursday afternoons have gone to the dogs at Boston Middle School in Laporte, Indiana. Well, actually only one dog! Her name is Newdle and she is a licensed therapy dog. Newdle is part Newfoundland and part Standard Poodle. Her owner, … Read More
How to Use Storytelling Yoga in the Classroom
If you have an extra 15 minutes you can accomplish three things in your classroom: Calm yourself and your students Engage them in a story Become more physically fit You can accomplish all of this through Storytelling Yoga. It combines … Read More
Friendship Circle Fitness Program for Special Needs
The Friendship Circle is a non-profit organization that brings together children, teens and young adults with and without special needs for a wide range of educational and social programs in a Jewish environment. One of the many programs run by … Read More
Sensory Balls – DIY STEAM Activity
My 10 year old daughter came home after being at her friend’s house with some sensory balls that she made herself. I thought it was a really cool concept, and asked if she could teach me how to make them! So … Read More
Sensory Tube Activities for St. Patrick’s Day
Include some sensory activities for your St. Patrick’s Day celebration! These sensory tubes are easy to make and provide both visual and auditory benefits. There are many different types of materials you can use to create some amazing effects, plus you … Read More
3 Ways to Engage Students in Your Special Education Classroom
Now that the school year is well underway, whether you are a new teacher or a 30+ year veteran teacher, you are certainly learning a lot about your students and what is or is not working for you, your students, … Read More
Classroom Management for Special Education Teachers
Today’s KISS – Keep It Simple Strategies – Classroom Management for Special Education teachers. For discussion purposes, we’ll assume you are a Resource Room teacher at the Elementary level. You are that miraculous person that takes the challenged children each … Read More