Strategies For Teaching Children With Learning Disabilities

Are you a parent or teacher with students who have learning differences? Children with ADHD, reading disabilities, dyslexia and other disorders can experience more struggle than their peers. They may have difficulty performing tasks, focusing on lessons, remembering concepts and adapting to changing routines.

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Fortunately, you can help students who are struggling. Here’s how to support a child with learning difficulties in school.

Tips and tools for helping kids with their homework (but not doing it for them!)

It must be the time of year for it because recently many readers have asked questions on how to help kids with their homework. With only two kids in school now (year 8 and year 10) I really don’t do a lot of helping with homework. I actually don’t do anything at all with the year 10 child other than answer questions if he has any and remind him occasionally to monotask – not try and listen to podcasts etc, while doing homework! With the year 8 child it isn’t so much as helping with the homework but helping him be better organised with how he approaches his homework and study.

Four Gateway Books for Reluctant Readers

Are your students out of the habit of reading “real” books? I have noticed that although many of my own students are flat-out thrilled to be back in the classroom, some have been dragging their heels when it comes to good, old-fashioned, printed-page literature. It makes sense; after a year and a half (or more) of working on laptops with the newest apps and educational games, it can be a jarring transition back to books, pencils, and paper. While there’s always an element of the reluctant reader syndrome in our classrooms, I and many of my colleagues are finding it particularly difficult this school year to guide our reluctant readers back into a great book.

Tips and Tricks for Parents from a Special Education Teacher

My eyes were recently opened to a new education law in some states that allows teachers to educate while taking courses to become a teacher. This is an example of the drastic measures states are having to take to fill the educator spots in their districts. Why? Because there is a serious shortage of teachers due to a very high rate of teachers leaving the classroom, especially special education teachers.

10 Things You Can Do to Raise a Reader

Parents are a child’s first teacher, and there are many simple things you can do every day to share the joy of reading while strengthening your child’s literacy skills.

5 Ways to Build Math into Your Child’s Day

Math is everywhere. That’s great news for parents, because we can talk with our kids about math in fun, natural ways. And that kind of math-talk is really important.

Studies show that a child’s math skills at kindergarten entry are a better predictor of future academic success than reading skills, social skills, or the ability to focus. As parents, we can give our kids a head start by helping them get comfortable with math concepts like measuring and counting at home.

Here are five ways to add math to your child’s day.

Encouraging Your Child to Love Reading

Quick poll: Which category is your child in?

LOVES to read!
Could take it or leave it.
Really dislikes reading.

Our goal—and I’m guessing it’s your goal too—is to get your child into the first category.

But what can you do if your child just isn’t motivated to read?

There is actually quite a bit you can do to encourage a love of reading, but first, let’s do some detective work.

5 things to do before an IEP meeting

Preparation is the key to being an effective, confident advocate at your child’s IEP meetings. Here are five important things to do before an IEP meeting.

Classroom Activities and Games for the New Year

The New Year is here and if you’re looking for a few new ways to engage students in learning while making it fun in the process, then partaking in classroom games is the way to go. Games can teach students a variety of skills, such as how to communicate and work with others, resolve conflicts and even make positive decisions. They also are an excellent way for students to get to know each other better which is great for community building in the classroom.