“Love is the greatest force on the earth!” “The highest love of all finds its fulfillment not in what it keeps, but in what it gives.” Father Andrew “In those whom I like, I can find no common denominator; in those whom I love I can: They all make me laugh.” Wystan Hugh Auden “Teamwork… Read more »
“True strength lies in submission which permits one to dedicate his life, through devotion, to something beyond himself.” – Henry Miller
J.K. Rowling “It is our choices that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities.” –
Never be afraid to try something new. Remember, amateurs built the ark. Professionals built the Titanic. – Author Unknown
Clothespin Activity by Jason M. Wallin, Oak Harbor, Washington, USA. This activity is to encourage the use of the intrinsic muscles of the hand (the small muscles in the fingers) or the arches of the hand (the muscles that bend the fingers towards the palm or towards the thumb). If you are working on the… Read more »
“In education, as in life, we are formed by our atmosphere without knowing it. We store up unconsciously spiritual tissue of whose nature and importance we are unaware. Later we come to know and appreciate the influences that have formed us. For the mind is like a garden. Seeds are scattered on the soil and… Read more »
Each child is uniquely woven together like no other child. When training each child, it s important to be knowledgeable about what makes the child tick, as well as get ticked. Effective discipline is when the child can internalize each of the skills you are teaching them so they can ultimately police and discipline themselves…. Read more »
Use pictures to help children understand what is happening next. I use them on a large circle set up like a clock. The times are located next to each activity. This reinforces several concepts: clockwise, time telling, plus helping with transitioning and remaining on task. Faith Hipptree Special Education – Faith Hipptree
To teach children various social skills, you can make up a story and place the child into the story showing him/her making the right choices. You can also have members of the class evaluate how they are responding to the teacher’s invitations to various learning opportunities during the day. This is a good way to… Read more »
Use the tune from “Are you sleeping Brother John?” 1. Brush your teeth, Brush your teeth, Everyday, everyday. Use your brush and toothpaste, Use your brush and toothpaste, Twice a day, twice a day. 2. Floss your teeth, Floss your teeth, Everyday, everyday. Use your floss and fingers, Use your floss and fingers, Once a… Read more »
