This article gives several strategies for teaching proper pencil grip to children, with explicit directions on how to implement each one.
How to Use Graphic Organizers to Improve Reading Comprehension, Writing, Listening, Note Taking, and Study Skills
A graphic organizer is a research-based tool that provides learners with a visual representation of information, concepts, or ideas. Graphic organizers are often used to help children understand what they are reading. They can also be used to organize information in order to report it, such as through writing or an oral presentation like a speech. Graphic organizers can also …
29 Possible Accommodations & Modifications for Students with IEP’s/504 Plans in Virtual Learning or Cyber School
Working in both cyber and brink & mortar settings, a school psychologist shares 28 possible accommodations and modifications for cyber school students.
Research-Based Reading Comprehension Strategy: Making Connections
This article explains and teaches how to use the reading comprehension strategy “making connections” – a research-based strategy utilized to help children/students improve their reading comprehension.
11 Research-Based Spelling Strategies Parents Can Try at Home
Preface: In this article you will find a variety of fun and engaging ways to implement research-based spelling strategies such as: teaching phonemic awareness, (a strategy to help students understand letter-sound correspondence and the individual parts that make up words) teaching morphological awareness (understanding/recognizing similar chunks in words, word families, and word parts) utilizing the whole-word approach (memorizing the spelling of …
How to Use the Visualizing and Verbalizing Strategy to Improve Reading Comprehension
Visualizing and Verbalizing is a research-based strategy that helps students visualize information so they can comprehend it.
Easy-to-Follow Guide for Parents and Teachers Gives Research-Based Tips to Build Confidence and Improve Behavior in Children
Practical, easy-to-follow tips related to the following topics or challenges: temper tantrums, defiace, focus, social skills, impulsivity, hyperactivity, boundary setting, teaching accountability, goal setting, natural and logical consequences, creating positive interactions, building confidence and self-esteem, and positive behavior strategies
Mini Visual Schedules for Busy Families
Use mini-schedules to help your child be cooperative and confident as they crush their goals and go through their day.
A Poem for Parents (And Their Kids) Be A Hero
Excellent parenting tips wrapped into a clever poem. Check out positive parenting poetry.
Hands-on Learning Materials (and Ideas) for Elementary Math Skills (Counting, Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division, Time & Money)
Fun hands-on learning materials (and ideas) for elementary math skills (Counting, Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division, Time & Money)
Hands-on Learning Materials (and Ideas) for Reading Readiness and Basic Reading Skills (Phonics, Decoding and Sight Word Recognition)
Fun hands-on activities to teacher basic reading (phonics, sight words, decoding)
Strategies for Parents to Help Their Child with Separation Anxiety
research based strategies to support a child with separation anxiety
What Does the US Federal Department of Education Say About School Implementation of IEP Services and 504 Plans During COVID-19
This article provides the information from the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act regarding IEP and 504 Plan services during COVID-19.
Effective Strategies to Teach Academic Concepts to Students on the Autism Spectrum
Research-based academic strategies to teach students on the autism spectrum
A Definition of Autism and Related Diagnoses (Asperger’s Change in DSM Discussed)
Find out about the difference between autism and asperger’s and the characteristics of autism spectrum disorder.
Research-Based Math Problem Solving Strategies for Parents and Teachers
Try these research-based math problem solving strategies with you child or students.
11 Multi-Sensory Activities to Teach Children to Write Letters & Numbers Correctly
Research-based strategies to help children write letters and numbers correctly and combat reversals.
7 Research-Based Strategies to Help Children with Reading Fluency
Check out these research-based strategies to help your child or student with reading fluency.
Evidence Suggests That the Coping Cat Program Reduces Anxiety in Children and Teens
Evidence-based program for anxiety in children and teens – Coping Cat Program
Sample After-School Visual Schedule for Kids with Sensory Needs or Impulsive/Hyperactive Behaviors
Sample after school visual schedule for children with autism or ADHD
9 Methods to Teach Toileting to Individuals on the Autism Spectrum (and to those with other developmental disabilities)
Research-based strategies to help someone on the autism spectrum become independent in using the toilet.