- Easy Way to Hit 9 Math Standards in 3 Minutes a Day!
As special education teachers, we know the importance of hitting essential math standards without overwhelming our students. That’s why I’m sharing a simple, engaging video-based learning routine called “Number of the Day.” This routine can help students master a variety of math standards with just a few minutes of daily practice. What is the ‘Number… Read more: Easy Way to Hit 9 Math Standards in 3 Minutes a Day! - Praying for my daily bread in the classroom
I’m extra concerned about 3 of my students right now. One was making strides in toilet training, but in the past few days started going backwards, i.e., having accidents. Why? Another student has been chewing her thumb incessantly and also started hitting herself on the forehead. Why? Another student slept four hours at school yesterday.… Read more: Praying for my daily bread in the classroom - Talking with your eyes?
Can you talk with your eyes? I know the eyes are windows to the soul, you think, but actually communicating with your eyes? How does that work? One of my students, A., is learning how to use eye gaze to communicate. Eye Gaze Communication She uses a device that has a couple of cameras attached… Read more: Talking with your eyes? - Service and the Spectrum
This book I’m reading right now is both thought-provoking and very frustrating. It is “On the Spectrum: Autism, Faith, and the Gifts of Neurodiversity”, by a Christian man–you guessed it–on the autism spectrum. I don’t agree from a theological perspective with everything that he writes. Have some understanding In one of his chapters, “Service and… Read more: Service and the Spectrum - “At the foot of the cross the playing field is level.”
I was really encouraged recently by listening to a Joni & Friends ministry update podcast with Stephanie Hubach, who is a mom of a 30-year old man with Down syndrome. She sums up the theology of disability very well. Two models of viewing disability Stephanie Hubach was talking about the difference between how the world looks… Read more: “At the foot of the cross the playing field is level.” - What do we do with a crying toddler?
(To the tune of: What do we do with a drunken sailor?) Why is this child crying? Watch the first 5 seconds of this video, then pause it. What are 3 possible reasons the child is crying? Think about it, then I’ll tell you what I thought of… The child fell down and got hurt.… Read more: What do we do with a crying toddler? - Victoria’s Secret Model with Down Syndrome: Inclusive or Exploitative?
The March 25, 2022 episode of The World and Everything In It podcast reported on a story of a Puerto Rican woman with Down syndrome who has become a Victoria’s Secret model. The expert who spoke on the matter focused on the fact that Victoria’s Secret objectifies women. I didn’t understand why they were reporting… Read more: Victoria’s Secret Model with Down Syndrome: Inclusive or Exploitative? - Talking with the minimally verbal
I have a free resource for you if you have ever wondered how to talk to someone who doesn’t respond much or who is limited in their ability to respond (minimally verbal). This may be because they have a motor impairment–they are not able to move their mouth very well. Or it may be because… Read more: Talking with the minimally verbal - Awkward Church Service
Have you been in an awkward church service like this? The musical worship portion has ended, the announcements have been given and the pastor has just come up to begin the sermon. A few minutes in, suddenly you hear loud laughter from behind you. So you look around to see what’s going on. You see… Read more: Awkward Church Service