TL:DR: The Grid Method can be effective with all students, including those with IEPs. When building a Grid, be proactive in making accommodations ahead of time. Both the general education teacher and the special education teacher have an equal role in the classroom. At the beginning of the 2019-2020 school year, my general education co-teacher and I were ready to … Read More
Episode 44: Leading Behind the Scenes with Dr. Amy Mathews-Perez
From her ‘messy leadership’ perspective, Dr. Mathews-Perez shares how leaders can use modest expertise to embrace everyone’s reality. AMP, as her friends call her, shares her story of management blinders, being an impatient learner, and shares tips on how leaders can be truly effective. That, plus your #PepTalk and more on this week’s show. MORE EPISODES
See the Ability Behind a Disability
TL;DR: Understanding differing abilities help us define the obstacles and the bias about ableism. Lesson plan ideas on talking about abilities and special needs by putting the person first. Explore a growth mindset while learning about biased perspectives. Equity and Inclusion Reflection Questions: Why does the society we live in consider able-bodied individuals as having more value? Think of a … Read More
Wordle for Phonics Instruction in 6th Grade
TL;DR: Wordle is a word game that quickly gained popularity. Playing Wordle as bell work is a quick and engaging way to start your class period. Wordle allows the opportunity to learn and practice phonics skills in a more natural way—through a game. Playing games is a natural way to boost student confidence and for them to see the growth … Read More
Independence is Messy: Student Independence
TL;DR: It’s often easy to judge what students will be able to do for themselves. Teaching behaviors may help students master life skills within the classroom. Check to see if there is a missing skill that is preventing them from learning the next steps. Supporting independence builds students up! New Student I had the opportunity of gaining a new student … Read More
