Students with learning disabilities or students with difficulty in reading will benefit from some word card or word wall games tremendously. First of all, stick to the Dolch Words. The ... Read More

Have you ever wondered why some teachers have more success with their reading program than others? Even when the resources are the same, some teachers just have greater success moving ... Read More

In education there are always those 'Buzz Words' and although differentiating instruction and assessment isn't new, it's buzzing around most educational jurisdictions and making a great come back. Differentiated Instruction/Assessment is ... Read More

This is a common question among parents and even more so among parents who have children with special needs. The important thing to remember about reading and young children is ... Read More

I once heard a beautiful statement at a presentation: 'Are they students at risk, or are they students of promise?' From that point onward, I view these students just that ... Read More

Students with disabillities will require a well written individualized educational plan (program) to help them to reach their potential. The content of an IEP will vary somewhat depending upon the ... Read More

With Valentine's Day just around the corner, why not motivate those reluctant writers with some great Valentine's Day activities? You'll find a printable of a Valentine Acrostic Poem that requires ... Read More

Are you a parent of a child with a severe learning disability (SLD), or autism spectrum disorder (ASD), or AD/HD? What about the parent of a physical, mental or emotional ... Read More

Carol Bainbridge our Guide to Gifted Kids has compiled a great listing on all of the State Gifted Associations on one page. Check it out! See also: Is My Child Gifted? Testing Gifted ... Read More

I'm almost convinced that graphic organizers should be called thinking organizers. If you have a child that is a reluctant writer or has language delays, graphic organizers are a great ... Read More