If People Talked To Other Professionals The Way They Talk To Teachers
As teachers, we have heard it all! I came across this blog post by Shannon Reed and wanted to share. Having enjoyed…
Where Are Those Glasses?
“Sarah, stop flushing that toilet!” Well, that’s the price we pay when we teach independence!!! Sarah had learned how to...
Celebrate Reading Month
I did a post about reading to our children which focused on some of the benefits of reading: bonding, intimacy, focus, sitting skills, increased exposure to language, and more.
A Program That Works!
As teachers, who strive to provide the best education for their students possible, we are always looking for better ways to accomplish this task. One such program, that I absolutely believe…
He Gets It!
How many of you take the simple act of communication for granted? From the moment you get up in the morning you begin to communicate. Whether…
Sympathy vs Empathy
My first request!!! I have been asked to write on the difference between sympathy (a word that is used and...
I Wonder
I was reading the Parade section of our local newspaper, when one article piqued my interest. The featured story, Counting Her Blessings, was about Stephanie,...
Shared Reading
Reading to children is so important on so many levels, and shared reading takes reading to a whole new level. Even with children with the severest of disabilities. ALL benefit greatly from shared reading experiences.
What Are Restraints?
Last week, I did a post on the use of restraints. For those who don’t know, I wanted to shed...
To Restrain or Not to Restrain
“There’s other ways to deal with violent behaviors or misbehavior outbursts than restraint.” This comment was made by a criminal...