So I've shared my wall version and my beginning binder version of the schedules I use in my classroom. This time, I wanted to share a version of schedules I use with my beginning readers. Like I said last time, it is important that we keep pushing our students. We want to push them toward more functional forms of scheduling. I like this version because it is something that is very functional ... Read More about Visual Schedules: Binder Version #2
Visual Schedules: Binder Version #1
Last Monday I posted about my wall version visual schedules. This week I thought I'd share the next step I take with my learners. It is important to keep pushing our students into more functional routines. For my students who have mastered wall schedules, I typically move them to binder schedules next. The pros to these types of schedules are that they are portable and they are ... Read More about Visual Schedules: Binder Version #1
Visual Supports: Visual Schedules (Wall Version)
I wanted to take a few days to share with you the various Visual schedules we are using in our classroom this year. I have used a variety of different kinds of schedules over the past 4 years. This year I have a large number of young learners, so most are working off of wall schedules. I have seen these used so many ways, this is the procedure I use in my classroom. Students ... Read More about Visual Supports: Visual Schedules (Wall Version)
Daily Art (My OT Loves Me!) Visual Plans Plus a Giveaway
I have been working very hard with my Occupational Therapist this year and we are seeing AMAZING results! Students are gaining a lot of hand strength and we are seeing the results in their writing. The key is that I try to incorporate cutting into each art project. There are a day or two a month where we won't be cutting for the sake of making something adorable, but for the most ... Read More about Daily Art (My OT Loves Me!) Visual Plans Plus a Giveaway
Workbasket Wednesday and a Giveaway!
Is it Wednesday? That weird day off yesterday has my system all thrown off! But I think it's Wednesday, soooooo it's my first Workbasket Wednesday link up with Autism Classroom News! I have been working very closely with my Occupational Therapist this year and we have set up a few workbaskets for our students. I wanted to share a fun fine motor basket we put together. A ... Read More about Workbasket Wednesday and a Giveaway!