Author: Rachel Wise
When Plans Change: A Social Story
Rachel Wise Unexpected changes can be difficult for children, especially when they were expecting a specific activity,...
I Can Wait for My Turn: A Simple Social Story for Waiting and Turn-Taking
Rachel Wise Waiting for a turn can be hard for children, especially when they are excited about...
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...
Hands to Myself Social Story: Free Safe and Gentle Hands Visual
Rachel Wise This visual for boys and girls, can help children learn what it means to use...
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 Kindergarten Teacher Got a Small Grant to Make Her Learning More Hands-On
Rachel Wise A kindergarten teacher at A-C Central Elementary School in Chandlerville, Illinois, received a $230 grant to add 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...
Brooklyn Invests $9.25 Million in Sensory Rooms to Help Students Get Ready to Learn
Rachel Wise A major investment in Brooklyn schools is recognizing something educators sometimes overlook: before students can...
How Schools Can Better Support Students With ADHD
Rachel Wise Schools can better support students with ADHD by removing barriers that make learning harder. Small...
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...