Have you thought of using a Yacker Tracker so that they understand the consequences of talking and what it will do if they continue to talk? I...
Jem, It feels good to become a believer of Christ. I've never had so much happiness in my life. I feel like every day is a new day and it's...
Thank you so much Iowa Teacher. I'm so grateful for people who never gave up on me. I was extremely bitter. I even isolated myself from my...
I am very grateful for Jesus turning my life around. It all started with that Left Behind Series and I really hadn't understood the importance of...
I break down every time I hear Jeremy Camp's "This Man" and the lyrics alone would make anyone cry their eyes out. I love all songs by Jeremy...
You'd love the stuff I want to get rid of Proud. I have at least one horseshoe table, 2 rectangular tables, large filing cabinet, rolling cabinet...
I am fortunate to have access to 2 classrooms this year, but I work with students with severe disabilities (wheelchair bound mostly) and we do not...
readytoteach, You must pass the CSET Multiple Subjects test before you can teach in any special day classroom. It doesn't matter if the...
My Weekend Plans (May 16,2009) I will eat the same food at the same restaurant during the afternoon. I usually have the same routine every...
Keys to Organization 1. You need to make 3 separate piles: a. keep (anything that you plan to keep) b. trash (throw away, broken,...
correction about "Another Night" Runs, Another Night (hi nrg dance song from 90's) is by a European group called The Real McCoy and they...
favorite authors J.K. Rowling (Harry Potter of course) Mark Haddon "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time" Alexander Key...
Hey guys, I just watched the American Tour of ABBA's musical Mamma Mia. This version was the best of the Mamma Mia performances that I have...
I just watched the DVD version of Bridge to Terabithia from Disney. I don't really remember the details of the short story by Katherine Patterson...
Pinkfish, I think the students are aware that there are no consequences for their choices. Have you heard of a site called red and green...
I would ask specifically what behaviors that he shows. I would ask the teacher when does he "act out" and what triggers his acting out. It may...
What types of students do you support? What is the grade level of the students? What academic areas are you looking for assistance?...
In response to concerns: Ambrosegirl, I would document everything that you observe behaviorally and specifically and what triggers the...
Do you have the option of changing classrooms? Sarypotter, I used to work with students with autism for almost 7 years and I really liked it...
Try Volunteering In Classrooms of Moderate-Severe Disabilities! For the high school student who wishes to become a special education teacher,...