Category: Educators
Can a Question Before Learning Help Kids Remember More?
Rachel Wise What happens when we give a child something to wonder about before they learn the...
Body Parts Matching Activity
Rachel Wise Learning body-part names can help children build vocabulary, understand categorization follow everyday directions, and communicate...
What Do I Use? Everyday Object Hands-On Matching Activity
Rachel Wise Learning which objects go together can help children build vocabulary, visual discrimination, categorization, and understanding...
A School Cut Discipline Referrals in Half. Here’s One Strategy Worth Trying
Rachel Wise An Atlanta middle school reported cutting discipline referrals by about 50% after implementing a broader...
Adaptive Tools Unlock Doors for Students with Different Abilities
Rachel Wise A recent news feature out of the Sooke School District highlighted an extraordinary initiative: a...
Big Feelings Social Story: Helping Kids Manage Strong Emotions
Rachel Wise Big feelings can be difficult for children to understand and manage. This free visual social...
What If Schools Taught More of the Skills Kids Need in Life?
Rachel Wise A small Illinois school district is trying something interesting. Beardstown CUSD #15 is developing a...
A Pennsylvania School District Is Making Special Education More Accessible
Rachel Wise A small Pennsylvania school district is investing in something that could make a big difference for...
How Can American Schools Better Support Student Motivation and Engagement?
Rachel Wise American schools can better support student motivation and engagement by aligning educational practices with research...
4 Helpful Teaching Strategies for Students on the Autism Spectrum
Rachel Wise Research-based, effective teaching strategies for students with autism spectrum disorder. Strategies can be used at...