As a special education teacher, I also often wear the hat of being a counselor and therapist, too. I think that is true for most educators today. While we are teaching fractions, how to write a narrative, and identifying the difference between a state and a country, we are also working on building positive social […]
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How to Use Task Cards
Task cards are an easy, simple, and practical instructional strategy to incorporate into your classroom. There is some prep work and set up required by teachers, but once you have a system in place, it is easy from there on out. Best of all, kids love using task cards. Task cards really do promote student […]
Why Kids Need More Physical Education
Gym has actually never been my forte. I always preferred (and still do) writing a research paper to playing a game of basketball. As a middle school teacher, though, I see the strong need for kids to be exposed to much more gym time than they are actually getting. At my school, middle schoolers get […]
How to Support Kids with Challenging Behaviors
Not long after the “back to school” craze, students who struggle start to show their challenging behaviors. Behaviors such as being out of their seat, calling out, refusal to work, or arguing can really impact the flow and progress of the classroom. Other more serious behaviors, such as fighting, hitting others, biting, and running will […]
About Me
My name is Kristina (you can call me Kris) and I am special educator with over 10 years of teaching experience. Most of that time I spent teaching middle school, but I have spent time teaching elementary and high school learners as well. I have a bachelor’s degree in elementary and special education and started […]
Calm Down Strategies for Kids and Teens
Calm down strategies are activities kids and teens can use to manage tough emotions, self-regulate, and feel more relaxed. These are important skills for every person to know, which is why it’s crucial to give kids and teens a foundation of strong calm down strategies early on. In turn, knowing and using these techniques can […]
20 Self-Control Activities for Middle School
Self-control is the ability to stop and think before we act. The truth is that we use self-control all the time, from choosing to say kind words to deciding when to start a chore. Ultimately, strong self-control skills can help kids and teens make good decisions now and in the future. While self-control is an […]
25 Activities for Middle School Executive Functioning Success
25 Activities for Middle School Executive Functioning Success
30 Gratitude Activities for Kids and Teens
Practicing gratitude means taking time to notice and appreciate what we already have. This is a meaningful activity kids and teens can do anytime of year, not just during Thanksgiving or fall! Besides being a fun way to talk about the positive things in our lives, practicing gratitude actually has some big benefits. When kids […]
40+ Strategies and Supports for Students Who Are Failing Class
Sometimes, kids and teens struggle in keeping their grades up. With enough struggle, students can end up failing a class (or just be in danger of failing). This can be for a multitude of reasons from being absent too many times to not understanding the concepts to not turning in assignments. Regardless of the reasons, […]
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