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| classroom decorating ideas for special education: The Acorn People Ron Jones, 2012-08-29 This true story of a boy who must overcome prejudice and weakness to treat a group of special needs children with the respect—and love—they deserve “will give your innards a bear hug. . . . You will read this book with a lump in your throat.” (Lincoln Journal) From Ron Jones, a teacher who started the classroom program that inspired the movie The Wave, comes a memoir about a life-changing summer. Ron expected that his time as a counselor at Camp Wiggin would be filled with sunny days spent hiking, swimming, and boating. But when he arrives on day one, his illusions are quickly shattered. He knew that the kids would be “handicapped,” but he didn’t anticipate having to care for children who can barely walk or see or retain the use of their limbs. At first, the severity of the campers’ disabilities seems too much to bear. But everything changes once Ron gets to know his group—kids who call themselves “the Acorn People” because of the acorn necklaces they wear around their necks. The campers teach him that, inside, they are the same as any average kid, and with encouragement, determination, and friendship, nothing is impossible. “A fantastic and beautiful story.”—Seattle Times “Uncomfortably moving, yet told in surprisingly unsentimental terms. . . . Succinct and tender, it will haunt the reader long after the brief passages have been read.”—Houston Chronicle Ron Jones' true story of a group of handicapped children at summer camp is one of the most poignant, beautiful and eloquent tales to come this way in a long time.—Flint Journal |
| classroom decorating ideas for special education: Teach Smarter Vanessa J. Levin, 2021-06-02 Discover new, practical methods for teaching literacy skills in your early childhood classroom. Has teaching early literacy skills become a stumbling block to getting your preschool students kindergarten ready? Break out of the tired “letter of the week” routine and learn how to transform your lessons with fun and effective techniques. Teach Smarter: Literacy Strategies for Early Childhood Teachers will equip teachers to infuse every aspect of their teaching with exciting hands-on literacy teaching methods that engage students and help them build authentic connections with books, so that 100% of their students will have a strong literacy foundation and will be fully prepared for success in kindergarten and beyond. Respected author Vanessa Levin, veteran early childhood educator and author of the “Pre-K Pages” blog, breaks down the research and translates it into realistic, actionable steps you can take to improve your teaching. Features specific examples of teaching techniques and activities that engage students in hands-on, experiential learning during circle time, centers, and small groups. Offers a simple, four-step system for teaching literacy skills, based on the foundational principles of early literacy teaching Demonstrates how to build your confidence in your ability to get 100% of your students ready for kindergarten, long before the end of the school year Understand the problems with traditional literacy teaching and identify gaps in your current teaching practice with this valuable resource. |
| classroom decorating ideas for special education: Research-based Practices in Special Education Bryan G. Cook, Melody Tankersley, 2012 Research-based Practices in Special Education, 1e is an authoritative collection of the best techniques known to work for students with disabilities.A volume unlike any other, it helps practitioners, teacher-educators, and policymakers combat the gap between research and practice by gathering the most meaningful findings in a single source. Written by leading authorities, chapters offer a consistent format that include definition of strategy, theoretical underpinnings, description, fidelity checklist, and research-based summaries. Sections cover a range of special education issues including academic outcomes, behavior outcomes, assessment techniques, and special populations. Features Research-based strategies for improving academic outcomes such as: Emergent Reading Reading Fluency Reading Comprehension Arithmetic Combinations Mathematics' Reasoning Written Expression and more! Research-based strategies for improving behavioral outcomes such as: Positive Behavior Support Preventing Problem Behavior Improving Compliance Decreasing Aggressive, Coercive Behavior Approaches for assessment including: Data-Based Decision-Making Parental Participation and IEP Development Using Assessments to Determine the Least Restrictive Environment for Students with Disabilities Accommodations and Modifications for Assessment Research-based strategies for improving the outcomes of special populations such as: Early Childhood Special Education Students with High Incidence Disabilities Reading Interventions for English Language Learners Language Disorders Autism Spectrum Disorders Sensory Disabilities and more! |
| classroom decorating ideas for special education: Comprehensive Literacy for All Karen A. Erickson, Karen Erickson, David Koppenhaver, 2019-12-17 An essential resource for educators, speech-language pathologists, and parents--and an ideal text for courses that cover literacy and significant disabilities--this book will help you ensure that all students have the reading and writing skills they need to unlock new opportunities and reach their potential. |
| classroom decorating ideas for special education: All Are Welcome (An All Are Welcome Book) Alexandra Penfold, 2018-07-10 Join the call for a better world with this New York Times bestselling picture book about a school where diversity and inclusion are celebrated. The perfect back-to-school read for every kid, family and classroom! In our classroom safe and sound. Fears are lost and hope is found. Discover a school where all young children have a place, have a space, and are loved and appreciated. Readers will follow a group of children through a day in their school, where everyone is welcomed with open arms. A school where students from all backgrounds learn from and celebrate each other's traditions. A school that shows the world as we will make it to be. “An important book that celebrates diversity and inclusion in a beautiful, age-appropriate way.” – Trudy Ludwig, author of The Invisible Boy |
| classroom decorating ideas for special education: The Luckiest St. Patrick's Day Ever Teddy Slater, 2016-12-27 Share in this leprechaun family's charming St. Patrick's Day celebration, complete with a fun parade and Irish feast you'll never forget. The St. Patrick's Day parade is off to a very fine start.The Leprechaun family is marching with lots of heart!Share in their dancing, share in their fun.You'll have the luck of the Irish when this day is done!Top o' the morning! It's March 17th, and the Leprechauns are gathered for their favorite day of the year. Join them as they celebrate St. Patrick's Day with music, dancing, and a parade! |
| classroom decorating ideas for special education: Chicka Chicka Boom Boom Bill Martin, John Archambault, 2020-06-30 This award-winning, exuberantly illustrated picture book is now available as an oversized classroom edition Chicka chicka boom boom Will there be enough room? There is always enough room for this rollicking alphabet chant that has been a children's favorite for over twenty years Bill Martin, Jr., and John Archambault's rhythmic text keeps the beat with Caldecott Honor illustrator Lois Ehlert's bold, cheerful art. This winning combination has made the Chicka Chicka series a classic. |
| classroom decorating ideas for special education: Unshakeable: 20 Ways to Enjoy Teaching Every Day...No Matter What Angela Watson, 2015-03-15 Passion cannot be faked. Students can tell when we're just going through the motions. But how can you summon the energy to teach with passion when there are so many distractions pulling you from what really matters? And if you barely have time for taking care of yourself, how can you have anything left to give your students? Don't wait for teaching to become fun again: plan for it! Your enthusiasm will become unshakeable as you learn how to: -Create curriculum bright spots that you can't wait to teach -Gain energy from kids instead of letting them drain you -Uncover real meaning and purpose for every single lesson -Incorporate playfulness and make strong connections with kids -Stop letting test scores and evaluations define your success -Construct a self-running classroom that frees you to teach -Say no without guilt and make your yes really count -Establish healthy, balanced habits for bringing work home -Determine what matters most and let go of the rest -Innovate and adapt to make teaching an adventure Unshakeable is a collection of inspiring mindset shifts and practical, teacher-tested ideas for getting more satisfaction from your job. It's an approach that guides you to find your inner drive and intrinsic motivation which no one can take away. Unshakeable will help you incorporate a love of life into your teaching, and a love of teaching into your life. Learn how to tap into what makes your work inherently rewarding and enjoy teaching every day...no matter what. |
| classroom decorating ideas for special education: Fewer Things, Better: The Courage to Focus on What Matters Most Angela Watson, 2019-04-10 You can't do it all ... and you don't have to try. |
| classroom decorating ideas for special education: Universal Design for Learning in the Classroom Tracey E. Hall, Anne Meyer, David H. Rose, 2012-07-31 Clearly written and well organized, this book shows how to apply the principles of universal design for learning (UDL) across all subject areas and grade levels. The editors and contributors describe practical ways to develop classroom goals, assessments, materials, and methods that use UDL to meet the needs of all learners. Specific teaching ideas are presented for reading, writing, science, mathematics, history, and the arts, including detailed examples and troubleshooting tips. Particular attention is given to how UDL can inform effective, innovative uses of technology in the inclusive classroom. Subject Areas/Keywords: assessments, classrooms, content areas, curriculum design, digital media, educational technology, elementary, inclusion, instruction, learning disabilities, literacy, schools, secondary, special education, supports, teaching methods, UDL, universal design Audience: General and special educators in grades K-8, literacy specialists, school psychologists, administrators, teacher educators, and graduate students-- |
| classroom decorating ideas for special education: Teaching for God's Glory Tyler Harms, 2020-02-18 Congratulations! You may have just finished up your student-teaching and landed your first teaching position. You begin to think about your first year with your new students. Student teaching was a great experience, but now you may be searching for answers of how to get started running your own classroom. This practical and inspirational daily guide for teachers was comprised over many years and through interviews of teachers at all grade levels. The collective years of teaching experience interviewed was over 500 years of experience from K-12 educators both in private and public schools across the country! Teaching for God’s Glory is a daily walk with the new teacher to help the new educator plan for their first years of teaching. The first section, Before the School Year Begins, gives practical advice on ways to set up your classroom, communication with parents and students, as well as orienting yourself with your new surroundings. The rest of the year is divided into quarters of the year with applicable and inspiring advice and wisdom that new teachers can use right away in their classrooms. At the end of each school week, there is a place for reflection on what worked well that week, areas for growth, and prayer requests for you or your students. This book makes the perfect gift for those starting their own career in education. Years later, they will be able to look back and reflect on how much they have grown in their craft! Tyler Harms has over a decade of experience serving students and families at the elementary and secondary levels. He graduated from Calvin College with a BA in Education and went on to get two Master’s Degrees in Special Education and Mathematics. Tyler spent many hours interviewing master teachers across the country and reflecting on his own journey as an educator. Teaching for God’s Glory is the book we all wish we had read in college before becoming a teacher. The book gives practical advice and inspiration to those who are in the trenches each day educating our future leaders. |
| classroom decorating ideas for special education: The FRESH Classroom Stephanie Boyce, 2021-11-15 In The FRESH Classroom: Why Culturally Relevant Education Can't Wait!, Dr. Stephanie Boyce shares personal stories to help educators unpack opportunities for applying culturally relevant education in their classrooms. She offers field-proven practical strategies and evidence-based theories that empower educators to more authentically engage and become inclusive of ALL students in their classrooms. Dr. Boyce's FRESH approach represents a solution to an urgent call for innovation by instructional leaders seeking ways to meet the needs of an ever-diversifying student population. This book is a must-have for all educators looking to connect content with students' interests effectively in deep and meaningful ways. |
| classroom decorating ideas for special education: Star of the Week Barney Saltzberg, 2006 Excited about being star of the week at school, Stanley spends a lot of time choosing and preparing his favorite things to share, but becomes discouraged when his classmates make fun of what he likes. 20,000 first printing. |
| classroom decorating ideas for special education: The Elf on the Shelf Carol V. Aebersold, Chanda A. Bell, 2012-02-01 The Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Tradition is an activity the entire family will enjoy. Based on the tradition Carol Aebersold began with her family in the 1970s, this cleverly rhymed children's book explains that Santa knows who is naughty and/or nice because he sends a scout elf to every home. During the holiday season, the elf watches children by day and reports to Santa each night. When children awake, the elf has returned from the North Pole and can be found hiding in a different location. This activity allows The Elf on the Shelf to become a delightful hide-and-seek game. |
| classroom decorating ideas for special education: The Knowledge Gap Natalie Wexler, 2020-08-04 The untold story of the root cause of America's education crisis--and the seemingly endless cycle of multigenerational poverty. It was only after years within the education reform movement that Natalie Wexler stumbled across a hidden explanation for our country's frustrating lack of progress when it comes to providing every child with a quality education. The problem wasn't one of the usual scapegoats: lazy teachers, shoddy facilities, lack of accountability. It was something no one was talking about: the elementary school curriculum's intense focus on decontextualized reading comprehension skills at the expense of actual knowledge. In the tradition of Dale Russakoff's The Prize and Dana Goldstein's The Teacher Wars, Wexler brings together history, research, and compelling characters to pull back the curtain on this fundamental flaw in our education system--one that fellow reformers, journalists, and policymakers have long overlooked, and of which the general public, including many parents, remains unaware. But The Knowledge Gap isn't just a story of what schools have gotten so wrong--it also follows innovative educators who are in the process of shedding their deeply ingrained habits, and describes the rewards that have come along: students who are not only excited to learn but are also acquiring the knowledge and vocabulary that will enable them to succeed. If we truly want to fix our education system and unlock the potential of our neediest children, we have no choice but to pay attention. |
| classroom decorating ideas for special education: The Crayon Box that Talked , 2011-10-26 Yellow hates Red, so does Green, and no one likes Orange! Can these crayons quit arguing and learn to cooperate? Shane DeRolf's deceptively simple poem celebrates the creation of harmony through diversity. In combination with Michael Letzig's vibrant illustrations, young readers will understand that when we all work together, the results are much more colorful and interesting. |
| classroom decorating ideas for special education: The Learner-Directed Classroom Diane B. Jaquith, Nan E. Hathaway, 2015-04-26 Educators at all levels want their students to develop habits of self-directed learning and critical problem-solving skills that encourage ownership and growth. In The Learner-Directed Classroom, practicing art educators (PreK–16) offer both a comprehensive framework for understanding student-directed learning and concrete pedagogical strategies to implement student-direct learning activities in school. In addition, research-based assessment strategies provide educators with evidence of student mastery and achievement. Teachers who structure self-directed learning activities can facilitate effective differentiation as students engage in the curriculum at their level. This book provides evidence-based, practical examples of how to transform the classroom into a creative and highly focused learning environment. Book Features: Guidance for implementing a learner-directed program, including advocacy, management, differentiated instruction, and resources.Attention to the needs of specific groups of students, including preadolescents, gifted and talented learners, boys, and those with learning differences.Insights into reflective practice and strategies for assessment of learning. Contributors: Catherine Adelman, Marvin Bartel, Katherine Douglas, Ellyn Gaspardi, Clyde Gaw, Lois Hetland, Pauline Joseph, Tannis Longmore, Linda Papanicolaou, Cameron Sesto, George Szekely, Ilona Szekely, Dale Zalmstra “In the present standards-based learning environment, this book is a welcome addition because it presents an alternative pedagogy that puts learners’ needs and interests at the core. Experienced and novice art teachers at all levels who read this book will be motivated to teach in open-ended environments where their choices can make a difference in their students’ lives.” —Enid Zimmerman, Professor Emerita of Art Education and High Ability Programs, Indiana University “From the comfortable couch of the foreword to the exhortative poem at the book’s conclusion, the reader journeys through remarkable classrooms with insightful educators. Practical AND inspirational, the educational principles and points so deftly illustrated herein apply across the disciplines and age spans. An important read for all teachers. A timeless and necessary pedagogy for all classrooms.” —Jacqueline Grennon Brooks, Professor, School of Education, Hofstra University “It is easy to proclaim creativity important and criticize current practices and then offer no actual solutions. This volume is filled with practical tips and hands-on advice aimed at improving self-directed student learning. Any classroom teacher interested in helping students learn, discover, and create will want to read and reread this book.” —James C. Kaufman, Professor of Psychology, California State University, San Bernardino, and Editor, International Journal of Creativity and Problem Solving “Here at last is a meaningful, practical, and hands-on textbook giving guidance to the classroom teacher about beginning or enriching a choice-based program for students, rather than the traditional regimented art curricula meant to please adults. I highly recommend this book to all who are involved in pedagogy, including parents” —Jaune Quick-to-See Smith, Artist Diane B. Jaquith is a K–5 art teacher in Newton, MA and a co-founder of Teaching for Artistic Behavior, Inc., a choice-based art education advocacy organization. She is the co-author of Engaging Learners Through Artmaking: Choice-Based Art Education in the Classroom. Nan E. Hathaway is a middle school art teacher in Duxbury, Vermont. She is a gifted education specialist and is on the board of directors for Teaching for Artistic Behavior, Inc. |
| classroom decorating ideas for special education: Canterbury Tales Geoffrey Chaucer, 1903 |
| classroom decorating ideas for special education: Masala Lab Krish Ashok, 2021-04-15 Ever wondered why your grandmother threw a teabag into the pressure cooker while boiling chickpeas, or why she measured using the knuckle of her index finger? Why does a counter-intuitive pinch of salt make your kheer more intensely flavourful? What is the Maillard reaction and what does it have to do with fenugreek? What does your high-school chemistry knowledge, or what you remember of it, have to do with perfectly browning your onions? Masala Lab by Krish Ashok is a science nerd's exploration of Indian cooking with the ultimate aim of making the reader a better cook and turning the kitchen into a joyful, creative playground for culinary experimentation. Just like memorizing an equation might have helped you pass an exam but not become a chemist, following a recipe without knowing its rationale can be a sub-optimal way of learning how to cook. Exhaustively tested and researched, and with a curious and engaging approach to food, Krish Ashok puts together the one book the Indian kitchen definitely needs, proving along the way that your grandmother was right all along. |
| classroom decorating ideas for special education: If You Take a Mouse to School Laura Numeroff, 2022-08-02 Mouse goes to school in this picture book in the beloved #1 New York Times bestselling If You Give... series! If you take a mouse to school, he'll ask you for your lunch box. When you give him your lunch box, he'll want a sandwich to go in it. Then he'll need a notebook and some pencils. He'll probably want to share your backpack, too. The famous mouse from If You Take a Mouse to the Movies and If You Give a Mouse a Cookie is back for his first day of school. Only Laura Numeroff and Felicia Bond could make school this much fun! A perfect addition to the classic and beloved series—be sure to collect them all! |
| classroom decorating ideas for special education: Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes Eric Litwin, Kimberly Dean, 2010-12-07 Don't miss the first and bestselling book in the beloved Pete the Cat series! Pete the Cat goes walking down the street wearing his brand-new white shoes. Along the way, his shoes change from white to red to blue to brown to WET as he steps in piles of strawberries, blueberries, and other big messes! But no matter what color his shoes are, Pete keeps movin' and groovin' and singing his song...because it's all good. Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes asks the reader questions about the colors of different foods and objects—kids love to interact with the story. The fun never stops—download the free groovin’ song. Don't miss Pete's other adventures, including Pete the Cat: Rocking in My School Shoes, Pete the Cat and His Four Groovy Buttons, Pete the Cat Saves Christmas, Pete the Cat and His Magic Sunglasses, Pete the Cat and the Bedtime Blues, Pete the Cat and the New Guy, Pete the Cat and the Cool Cat Boogie, Pete the Cat and the Missing Cupcakes, Pete the Cat and the Perfect Pizza Party, and Pete the Cat: Crayons Rock! |
| classroom decorating ideas for special education: Kind Vibes Teacher Planner , 2021-02-15 Organize your school year in style with the 128-page Kind Vibes Teacher Planner. Great for organizing information and lesson plans for the school year, this stunning wire-bound planner provides a place to record important information for quick and easy access. |
| classroom decorating ideas for special education: Anti-Bias Education for Young Children and Ourselves Louise Derman-Sparks, Julie Olsen Edwards, 2020-04-07 Anti-bias education begins with you! Become a skilled anti-bias teacher with this practical guidance to confronting and eliminating barriers. |
| classroom decorating ideas for special education: Encyclopedia of Special Education Cecil R. Reynolds, Elaine Fletcher-Janzen, 2007-01-02 Offers a thoroughly revised, comprehensive A to Z compilation of authoritative information on the education of those with special needs. |
| classroom decorating ideas for special education: Calabaza, calabaza Jeanne Titherington, 1993 Jamie plants a pumpkin seed and, after watching it grow, carves it, and saves some seeds to plant in the spring. |
| classroom decorating ideas for special education: Creating Inclusive Classrooms Spencer J. Salend, 2010-02-15 Creating an inclusive classroom means understanding federal legislation as well as national and state standards, but the practical and streamlined seventh edition of Creating Inclusive Classrooms: Effective and Reflective Practices recognizes that it means more than that. This text goes beyond the typical inclusion text, translating theory and research into practices you can use in your inclusive classroom by illustrating the principles of effective inclusion through classroom scenarios, online footage, and successful strategies. The text has the most current vision of today's inclusive classroom, which truly helps you create a successful educational experience for all students. New to This Edition: *NEW UDL and You features throughout the text guide you in understanding and implementing the principles of universal design to help all learners access the general education curriculum and succeed in inclusive classrooms. |
| classroom decorating ideas for special education: The On-Your-Feet Guide to Blended Learning Catlin R. Tucker, 2019-04-02 Blended learning is more than just teaching with technology; it allows teachers to maximize learning through deliberate instructional moves. This On-Your-Feet Guide zeroes in on one blended learning routine: Station Rotation. The Station Rotation model moves small groups of students through a series of online and off-line stations, building conceptual understanding and skills along the way. This On-Your-Feet-Guide provides: 7 steps to planning a Station Rotation lesson A full example of one teacher's Station Rotation A blank planning template for designing your own Station Rotation Helpful assessment strategies for monitoring learning at each station Ideas to adapt for low-tech classrooms or large class sizes Use blended learning to maximize learning and keep kids constantly engaged through your next Station Rotation lesson! Laminated, 8.5”x11” tri-fold (6 pages), 3-hole punched |
| classroom decorating ideas for special education: Close Reading the Media Frank Baker, 2017-12-06 Teach middle school students to become savvy consumers of the TV, print, and online media bombarding them every day. In this timely book copublished by Routledge and MiddleWeb, media literacy expert Frank W. Baker offers thematic lessons for every month of the school year, so you can engage students in learning by having them analyze the real world around them. Students will learn to think critically about photos, advertisements, and other media and consider the intended purposes and messages. Topics include: Helping students detect fake news; Unraveling the messages in TV advertising; Looking at truth vs propaganda in political ads and debates; Revealing how big media influences the news we read; Understanding how pictures changed America during the Civil Rights Movement; Exploring the language of film and the symbols of costume design; Thinking about how media appeals to our emotions; Examining branding, product placement, and the role of celebrity; Reading and interpreting iconic news images; And much, much more! In addition, the book¿s lesson plans contain connections to key standards and step-by-step activities you can use immediately. With this practical book, you¿ll have all the tools and ideas you need to help today¿s students successfully navigate their media-filled world. |
| classroom decorating ideas for special education: Connecting with Students Online Jennifer Serravallo, 2020-09-29 The professional development for online teaching and learning that you've been asking for An unprecedented pandemic may take the teacher out of the classroom, but it doesn't take the classroom out of the teacher! Now that you're making the shift to online teaching, it's time to answer your biggest questions about remote, digitally based instruction: How do I build and nurture relationships with students and their at-home adults from afar? How do I adapt my best teaching to an online setting? How do I keep a focus on students and their needs when they aren't in front of me? Jennifer Serravallo's Connecting with Students Online gives you concise, doable answers based on her own experiences and those of the teachers, administrators, and coaches she has communicated with during the pandemic. Focusing on the vital importance of the teacher-student connection, Jen guides you to: effectively prioritize what matters most during remote, online instruction schedule your day and your students' to maximize teaching and learning (and avoid burnout) streamline curricular units and roll them out digitally record highly engaging short lessons that students will enjoy and learn from confer, working with small groups, and drive learning through independent practice partner with the adults in a student's home to support your work with their child. Featuring simplified, commonsense suggestions, 55 step-by-step teaching strategies, and video examples of Jen conferring and working with small groups, Connecting with Students Online helps new teachers, teachers new to technology, or anyone who wants to better understand the essence of effective online instruction. Along the way Jen addresses crucial topics including assessment and progress monitoring, student engagement and accountability, using anchor charts and visuals, getting books into students' hands, teaching subject-area content, and avoiding teacher burnout. During this pandemic crisis turn to one of education's most trusted teaching voices to help you restart or maintain students' progress. Jennifer Serravallo's Connecting with Students Online is of-the-moment, grounded in important research, informed by experience, and designed to get you teaching well-and confidently-as quickly as possible. Jen will be donating a portion of the proceeds from Connecting with Students Online to organizations that help children directly impacted by COVID-19. |
| classroom decorating ideas for special education: Loving Your Job in Special Education Rachel R. Jorgensen, 2022-11-10 Burnout runs rampant in education, particularly in the field of special education, and has only increased with the rise of virtual and remote learning. This book compiles 50 evidence-based strategies and practices to help special educators enjoy their work for the long haul. You’ll discover new ways to work with families, manage your classroom, teach in culturally responsive ways, and prioritize self-care. Each chapter includes an opening vignette, key themes supported by research, and five reproducible tools to put into immediate practice. With strategies and tools to ensure classroom fun and satisfaction, this book reminds special education teachers of the life-changing work they do every day and is essential for teachers of any level. |
| classroom decorating ideas for special education: Hands-On Art Activities for the Elementary Classroom Jude Cataldo, 2006-09-22 Whether you have the luxury of teaching in your own art room or must carry your materials from classroom to classroom, Hands-On Art Activities for the Elementary Classroom is the resource for you. It offers a great collection of 80 fun and simple projects, which teach basic art concepts and don’t need a lot of special materials, that are appropriate for any elementary school art class. The book is divided into four major sections: Fall, Winter, Spring/Summer, and Design Activities and includes a year’s supply of seasonal projects, holiday activities, and activities that teach specific art techniques. All the projects contain a designation for the appropriate grade level, directions for both teachers and students, a detailed description and illustration of the activity, a list of the materials required, an explanation of how to prepare to teach the activity, and information about how the project connects to other disciplines. |
| classroom decorating ideas for special education: Resources in Education , 1997 |
| classroom decorating ideas for special education: These Wheels of Change: A Special Education Memoir Dawn Lucan, 2015-01-17 Dawn Lucan, an educator, athlete, Autism Activist, and Special Education activist with eighteen years of experience, has done a variety of things throughout life. She has been an educator, athlete, and volunteer. The one role that she has played in life that she cherishes the most in memories are of her volunteer days since she focuses on Special Education or educating disabled children's issues. As a former Special Education student herself in the 1970s and 1980s, she has an interesting perspective on both helping parents through her outreach. Come walk with her through her life of how Special Education has helped her and how it influenced her into her path today! |
| classroom decorating ideas for special education: The Exceptional Teacher′s Handbook Carla F. Shelton, Alice B. Pollingue, 2009-02-27 What an excellent resource for the beginning teacher! Practical, down-to-earth resources that can be implemented the first day of school! —Kristle F. Evans, Director of Human Resources/Community Relations Lampeter-Strasburg School District, PA The book is organized logically and flows well from the first chapter to the last. It helps teachers manage an effective special education classroom the entire school year. This book should be a required resource for every new special education teacher. —Phyllis N. Levert, School Administrator Georgia School Districts, Atlanta, GA Specific guidelines and strategies to help special educators navigate their first year! The first year in the career of a special education teacher is filled with expectation and promise. Revised to address the most common needs of beginning special education teachers, the third edition of The Exceptional Teacher′s Handbook helps new educators move confidently from preplanning to post-planning for the entire school year. The authors present a step-by-step management approach complete with planning checklists and other ready-to-use forms within the context of IDEA 2004 and NCLB. Written from the perspective of a classroom teacher, this popular reference offers updates on: Recognized disabilities Best instructional practices for getting the most out of your students Successful parent conferences Effective plans for professional learning Alternate assessments, emergencies in the school setting, education terminology, and more Actively address challenges and concerns with this one-stop handbook that will help smooth the transition from student teacher to professional educator. |
| classroom decorating ideas for special education: inside/out Rebecca A. Martusewicz, William M. Reynolds, 2012-12-06 This engaging text examines issues in education and curriculum theory from multiple critical perspectives. Students are encouraged to look at education from the inside (the complex processes, methods and relations that operate within schools) and from the outside (the larger social, economic, and political forces that have affected schools over time). Each essay begins with Guiding Questions and concludes with Questions for Discussion, Teachers as Researchers activities, and Suggested Readings. |
| classroom decorating ideas for special education: Research Anthology on Inclusive Practices for Educators and Administrators in Special Education Management Association, Information Resources, 2021-09-24 Inclusion in the classroom is a growing phenomenon that covers a range of areas and subjects; with prominent discussions about race, gender, sexual orientation, and age, today’s world is increasingly focused on making sure education is designed so everyone can succeed. Inclusivity in special education is particularly important as special education covers a wide range of students, including those with physical, intellectual, and behavioral disabilities. As more research and information surrounding best practices, new technologies, and teacher education for special education is considered, it is imperative that teachers and administrators remain up to date on these innovative techniques. The Research Anthology on Inclusive Practices for Educators and Administrators in Special Education is a critical reference source that includes abundant research on all aspects of inclusion in special education as well as the latest trends, research, and studies to provide a comprehensive look at the current state of special education. Covering topics such as accessibility, educational models, teacher training, and assistive technologies, it is ideal for special education teachers, academicians, in-service teachers, pre-service teachers, professors, students, researchers, professionals, administrators, curriculum developers, instructional designers, and policymakers. |
| classroom decorating ideas for special education: Making Schools Work for Every Child , 2000 |
| classroom decorating ideas for special education: Math Teacher's Survival Guide: Practical Strategies, Management Techniques, and Reproducibles for New and Experienced Teachers, Grades 5-12 Judith A. Muschla, Gary R. Muschla, Erin Muschla, 2010-03-08 Classroom-tested strategies to help new and experienced math teachers thrive Math teachers must not only instruct their students in basic mathematical skills and concepts, they must also prepare them for standardized tests, provide instruction in the use of technology, and teach problem-solving and critical-thinking skills. At the same time, they must also manage their other responsibilities – taking attendance, planning, grading, record-keeping, disciplining, and communicating with parents and administrators. This book provides efficient and practical information on the management skills necessary to succeed in this most challenging profession. Offers realistic suggestions and strategies for planning and delivering effective math instruction Helps math teachers achieve excellence and continue to be enthusiastic and successful in their teaching careers Includes reproducible forms to help math teachers stay on top of everything they need to do The Math Teacher's Survival Guide contains a wealth of useful tools and strategies that can help any math teacher succeed in the classroom. |
| classroom decorating ideas for special education: Activate Katherine Hernandez, 2023-10-10 Discover what happens when your students step out of their daily routines and activate their engagement. Author Katherine Mills Hernandez argues that movement, talk, and the physical environment of the classroom all contribute and influence students' learning. The ideas in Activate! will help you create a classroom optimized for deeper engagement and lasting learning.No matter what subject you teach, Katherine invites you to shift your attention from what you are doing in the classroom, to what your students are doing as the catalyst for learning. She provides insights into instruction through real classroom lessons as she gives you the tools to better assess your students' engagement and energy levels. The book describes practical ways to incorporate movement into the classroom routine, based on research on how an active brain generates true learning.Katherine invites you into her own classroom by sharing vignettes from lessons and activities, opening up the pages of her own learning journal, sharing pictures from her classroom, and examples of classroom charts. She also provides a comprehensive bibliography on the research behind the science of movement and talk and how they affect learning. |
| classroom decorating ideas for special education: Teaching in the Terrordome Heather Kirn Lanier, 2012-10-01 Only 50 percent of kids growing up in poverty will earn a high school diploma. Just one in ten will graduate college. Compelled by these troubling statistics, Heather Kirn Lanier joined Teach For America (TFA), a program that thrusts eager but inexperienced college graduates into America’s most impoverished areas to teach, asking them to do whatever is necessary to catch their disadvantaged kids up to the rest of the nation. With little more than a five-week teacher boot camp and the knowledge that David Simon referred to her future school as “The Terrordome,” the altruistic and naïve Lanier devoted herself to attaining the program’s goals but met obstacles on all fronts. The building itself was in such poor condition that tiles fell from the ceiling at random. Kids from the halls barged into classes all day, disrupting even the most carefully planned educational activities. In the middle of one lesson, a wandering student lit her classroom door on fire. Some colleagues, instantly suspicious of TFA’s intentions, withheld their help and supplies. (“They think you’re trying to ‘save’ the children,” one teacher said.) And although high school students can be by definition resistant, in west Baltimore they threw eggs, slashed tires, and threatened teachers’ lives. Within weeks, Lanier realized that the task she was charged with—achieving quantifiable gains in her students’ learning—would require something close to a miracle. Superbly written and timely, Teaching in the Terrordome casts an unflinching gaze on one of America’s “dropout factory” high schools. Though Teach For America often touts its most successful teacher stories, in this powerful memoir Lanier illuminates a more common experience of “Teaching For America” with thoughtful complexity, a poet’s eye, and an engaging voice. As hard as Lanier worked to become a competent teacher, she found that in “The Terrordome,” idealism wasn’t enough. To persevere, she had to rely on grit, humility, a little comedy, and a willingness to look failure in the face. As she adjusted to a chaotic school administration, crumbling facilities, burned-out colleagues, and students who perceived their school for the failure it was, she gained perspective on the true state of the crisis TFA sets out to solve. Ultimately, she discovered that contrary to her intentions, survival in the so-called Charm City was a high expectation. |
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The Enhanced Creative Ideas provided in this document are intended to provide additional guidance for meeting special needs of students when utilizing specific instructional strategies. Each topic …
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Identify community helpers and their roles – Record descriptions of helpers on the communication device and place appropriate icons on message squares. Show one of the figures and ask …
School accommodation ideas for students who receive Section …
Students with disabilities who receive Section 504 or special education services often need accommodations1 to their educational programs.
Optimizing Class Decor: A Grounded Theory on Student …
It was found that students feel that a minimalist classroom with fewer decorations uplifts students' concentration, participation, and overall learning experience. They appreciate reduced …
Classroom Accommodations for Students with Visual Issues
Incorporate inexpensive and successful modifications to help your students succeed. Discuss specific accommodations for standardized and computer-based testing. We’ve heard it time and …
Special Education Classroom Decorating Ideas (Download Only)
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Enabling Devices has created hundreds of toys for the disabled child. Each toy encourages one or more desired activities. Here we address four different activities and suggest toys that help to …
Using Visuals to Support Communication - NCSE
included as well as ideas on how to use visuals to enhance communicative opportunities. This resource supports the key principles of ‘promoting a sense of safety’, ‘promoting a sense of …
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Through a series of case studies based in classrooms in the UK and Sweden, GAMES for Inclusion and Learning aimed to develop teachers’ as well as students’ skills.
Bulletin Board Ideas Special Education (book)
Bulletin boards are far more than just decorative elements in a special education classroom. They are powerful tools that can significantly impact student engagement, learning outcomes, and …
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NASET Classroom Management Series Series I- Step-Step …
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Creative Ideas: Enhanced to Meet Special Needs of Students
The Enhanced Creative Ideas provided in this document are intended to provide additional guidance for meeting special needs of students when utilizing specific instructional strategies. …
Visual Supports within an Inclusive Learning Environment
Visual schedules are a vital resource in the classroom for all students to support them to understand the structure of their day. Consistency in using and referring to a classroom visual …
Ultimate List of IEP Accommodations, Modifications
Make sure you see the full printable list below! Suggested strategies include teaching, then re-teaching; getting the child to explain things back in his own words; and requiring the use of …
20 Fun Switch Activities for Special Needs - Enabling Devices
Jan 20, 2020 · Use an adapted pouring cup to make a recipe or measure for science experiments. Use an adapted game spinner to randomly choose centers, identify other students, choose …
SENSORY FRIENDLY CLASSROOM DESIGN AND INSTRUCTION
The classroom design, decor, environment, and instructional practices impact the sensory experiences of all students, especially those who process sensory stimuli differently. Students …
Responsive Classroom for Music, Art, PE and Other Special …
some of the challenges you currently experience with the closing routine in your special area? How can you incorporate strategies like Interactive Modeling, positive teacher language, and …
Classroom Decorating Ideas For Special Education (2024)
Classroom Decorating Ideas For Special Education: The Acorn People Ron Jones,2012-08-29 This true story of a boy who must overcome prejudice and weakness to treat a group of …
The Physical Classroom Environment - ncse.ie
physical classroom environment that will support meaningful student participation in learning. The best way you can interact with this booklet is to: • Notice what is already working well in your …
12 Fun AAC Activities for the Special Education Classroom
Identify community helpers and their roles – Record descriptions of helpers on the communication device and place appropriate icons on message squares. Show one of the figures and ask …
School accommodation ideas for students who receive …
Students with disabilities who receive Section 504 or special education services often need accommodations1 to their educational programs.
Optimizing Class Decor: A Grounded Theory on Student …
It was found that students feel that a minimalist classroom with fewer decorations uplifts students' concentration, participation, and overall learning experience. They appreciate reduced …
Classroom Accommodations for Students with Visual Issues
Incorporate inexpensive and successful modifications to help your students succeed. Discuss specific accommodations for standardized and computer-based testing. We’ve heard it time …
Special Education Classroom Decorating Ideas (Download …
Special Education Classroom Decorating Ideas: Research-based Practices in Special Education Bryan G. Cook,Melody Tankersley,2012 Research based Practices in Special Education 1e is …
What Makes a Good Special Ed Classroom? | Education
Various Teaching Strategies: Teachers these days use many different strategies to help kids learn new information, including lessons that include visual, tactile, kinesthetic, and auditory …
Ideas for Using Adapted Toys in the Special Education …
Enabling Devices has created hundreds of toys for the disabled child. Each toy encourages one or more desired activities. Here we address four different activities and suggest toys that help to …
Using Visuals to Support Communication - NCSE
included as well as ideas on how to use visuals to enhance communicative opportunities. This resource supports the key principles of ‘promoting a sense of safety’, ‘promoting a sense of …
GAMES for Inclusion and Learning 17 - GAMES – – for learning
Through a series of case studies based in classrooms in the UK and Sweden, GAMES for Inclusion and Learning aimed to develop teachers’ as well as students’ skills.
Bulletin Board Ideas Special Education (book)
Bulletin boards are far more than just decorative elements in a special education classroom. They are powerful tools that can significantly impact student engagement, learning outcomes, and …
Benefits of baking for students with Complex Needs - NCSE
Hand-Eye Coordination – Pouring ingredients into bowls and jugs, spooning batter into tins, spreading icing on cookies, decorating cupcakes, all help to develop good hand-eye …
