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9 Books to Highlight Kids with Disabilities

May 18, 2020 by pathway2success 1 Comment

It is so important to read and discuss books that highlight students with disabilities. Not only does it help students become more knowledgeable and understanding about specific needs and challenges, but it also helps kids to become more inclusive, too. All students can relate to these books in some way, supporting the overarching idea that […]

Filed Under: Autism, Reading Comprehension, Social Emotional Learning, Special Education, Teaching

Using Sticky Notes to Teach Reading Strategies

March 15, 2017 by pathway2success 3 Comments

Using Sticky Notes to Teach Reading Comprehension

All grade and age levels need to concretely learn and practice active reading strategies. Just because reading comprehension strategies are more explicitly taught and focused on in primary grades doesn’t mean that middle and high school level teachers shouldn’t be teaching and reinforcing, too! Actually, as the content gets harder (around 5th to 7th grade) […]

Filed Under: ELA, Reading Comprehension, Special Education, Study Skills, Teaching

Incorporating Games into Reading Time

January 18, 2015 by pathway2success Leave a Comment

Using Games During Reading

For many students, reading is a fun and enjoyable time where they can learn new things and build on their strengths. But for many other students, reading is a dreaded time. This is especially true if the student has a weakness or disability in the area of reading. It’s hard to make reading fun for […]

Filed Under: ELA, Reading Comprehension, Special Education

Close Reading: Getting the students to ask the questions

December 14, 2014 by pathway2success Leave a Comment

Close Reading

As teachers move towards a style of “close reading”, it is more and more important to get students involved in their own learning when they read. The goal is that students are independent readers who can think critically about a text. Getting the students themselves to ask questions is one way that allows them to […]

Filed Under: ELA, Reading Comprehension, Special Education

Getting Kids to Really Read

December 9, 2014 by pathway2success Leave a Comment

Getting Kids to Really Read

One observation I’ve made over the years is that the students who actually enjoy reading make the most significant gains with reading. And yes, I mean “really read”. That means reading something they like, not just because a teacher said to read it. I know this sounds SO obvious! However, it’s always a struggle getting […]

Filed Under: ELA, Reading Comprehension, Special Education

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Some holiday activities for kids and teens. How ar Some holiday activities for kids and teens. How are you adding holiday cheer into your classroom?
Let's make it okay for educators to speak up, shar Let's make it okay for educators to speak up, share concerns, and offer different ways of doing things. Not everyone has to agree with those suggestions or ideas, but it should at least be accepted to offer them and talk them through.
Some reminders for this holiday season...⁣ ⁣ I Some reminders for this holiday season...⁣
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I know these aren't cheerful reminders but I do think they're important ones.⁣
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Some people truly struggle with the holiday season (I think more people than we realize). And many kids struggle too.⁣
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A calm down area (whether it's in the classroom or A calm down area (whether it's in the classroom or in another room) is not an "easy way out of work." I know it feels that way sometimes (been there). ⁣
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The idea behind it is actually much bigger.⁣
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The idea is to help kids learn strategies for self-regulation. Sometimes, if we're upset or overwhelmed to the point where we can make poor choices, we need to remove ourselves and calm down in the moment.⁣
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This is a GOOD thing to teach kids and teens to do.⁣
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It can be tricky because some students may try to take advantage and go to the calm down area to avoid their work (instead of when they actually need it). ⁣
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I found that setting routines and guidelines for the calm down area did help. One of those expectations is that work missed was to be made up.⁣
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What rules and expectations do you set for your calm down area?
One of my absolute favorite affirmations right her One of my absolute favorite affirmations right here. Every day is a fresh start.⁣
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What is your favorite?
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