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In the late 1990′s, Judy Singer invented a word to describe conditions like autism, dyslexia, and ADHD: neurodiversity. The word shifts our thinking about atypical ways of thinking. These “deficits” or “disorders”, Singer explains, have concomitant skills and aptitudes. Autistic … Continue reading →

Teachers are having an UnFaculty Meeting the next 2 Wednesdays. Teachers use Padlet to post 2 things: One thing they could teach, and one thing they want to learn. This idea is catching on quickly as a way to energize … Continue reading →

LICENSE PLATE GAME (or, “GETAWAY CAR”) One visualization activity that really helps kids with their ability to picture in their mind’s eye is the License Plate Game. This classroom favorite gets kids to memorize the license plate number of a … Continue reading →

Focus Week is an annual event where every class in the Lower School, ages 2-10, explores an over-arching theme. 2013′s Focus was on “Transportation” (others have been The Sea, West Africa, Circus, Australia, etc.) Every grade’s subfocus was a little different … Continue reading →

I took these ideas from ehow.com, so if they don’t work, blame them! In the bathroom: Purchase items like toothbrushes, towels, and robes in the appropriate colors. This will help keep items from getting mixed up and smaller kids will … Continue reading →

WHAT’S A PARENT TO DO? Parents need guidance on how to help their disabled learner at home. You don’t get courses on parenting, and you don’t get special courses for parenting those that learn in unique ways. Here are some … Continue reading →

I often work with youngsters who come to Harley with writing needs–not just physical act of writing and mechanics, but also clarity, sense of audience, lack of motivation for writing, and so forth. Most of these “writing deficits” aren’t real. … Continue reading →

Shoot the alphabet TIE Fighters down in ABC order: http://www.xavier-educational-software.co.uk/swgal/AlphaZap/index.html One of the best visual memory games. Collect peanut butter for Mr. Elephant! http://www.learningplanet.com/act/mre/ Keep your eye on the red dot. Can you beat Level 8? http://www.gamegate.com/games/magiccups/

My kids love this fun game for practicing math facts. Click here for a free trial. Math Rider is great for kids who like horseback riding, but need practice in basic facts. This game automatically adapts to the child’s playing … Continue reading →

http://mazegenerator.net/ We’re beginning graphomotor work with K’s and First Graders, and need mazes of varying difficulty. This makes mazes of ANY difficulty, right up to Adult. Try printing a 12 by 12 maze. The view you get before you print … Continue reading →