So there's this new craze with wireless karaoke microphones. Obviously they are fun, but there are definitely some educational benefits I have found from using a wireless microphone in my SPED classroom! This may not apply to every student or every classroom, but let's give it a try! They are ... READ the POST
The Importance of Teaching Cleaning Skills to Students
Cleaning. Most of us hate it. For some of us it's theraputic, and for some it might even be a job. It's a life skill that every individual should know how to do, whether its wiping off a table, vacuuming the floor, washing your clothes, or grooming yourself. Here are some reasons why cleaning ... READ the POST
Why I Have My Students Fill Out Timesheets
Practice vocational skills by having students fill out time sheets for on & off-campus jobs, and even student businesses. This is a very age-appropriate and functional alternative to decorating a bulletin board or wall in a classroom with older students. Filling out timesheets will practice ... READ the POST
Community-Based Instruction Scavenger Hunt Ideas
I remember going to stores as a child and unless my parents told me I could pick something out or gave me money to purchase something, I wasn't very interested in being at the store. Don't even get me started on Home Depot…it was the most boring place in the world for me as a child, I dreaded it! ... READ the POST
BUILD SOCIAL TIES THROUGH MUSIC
Here's a fun activity I like to do in my classroom every once in a while. You can make it a weekly activity with voting, graphing, incorporate a bulletin board, compare & contrast, writing prompt....the possibilities are endless! Or, you can just do something as simple as a quick filler ... READ the POST
SIMPLIFIED EXTENSION WORKSHEETS FOR SCHOLASTIC NEWS MAGAZINE
Have a classroom where not all of your students are able to effectively participate in utilizing the Scholastic News magazine? I slowly began to drift away from using Scholastic News because of the level of skills that are involved in successfully reading and completing the activities within the ... READ the POST
