Is bullying a problem? Set the climate. Try day-one strategies. Continue to infinity. The continuing adventures of EdieLovesMath… Well, I’ve already taught math so student teaching will be a cake walk. An experienced teacher, a good-humored paraeducator, and me together…WhatContinue reading… How do we stop bullying? Attentive teachers.
Math ADHD Style: The Pythagorean Theorem
What is the Pythagorean Theorem? Better yet…what do you need to know it for?
Pre-Algebra, Geometry, Pre-Calculus
Parents of teens and young adults with ADHD: What do you do when there’s bad behavior?
“Casper, get off the couch. Casper, get off the couch. Casper, get off the couch! Casper, get off the couch!! Casper, get off the couch!!! CASPER, GET OFF THAT COUCH RIGHT NOW OR I’LL GET YOU OFF MYSELF!!!” FunnyContinue reading… Parents of teens and young adults with ADHD: What do you do when there’s bad behavior?
Yoga improving the behavior of kids with ADHD? Yes (Research)
As amazing as it might seem, research shows that yoga improves the behavior of children with ADHD. Watch this quick video on the specific factors impacted.
There’s more to come!
Mother and Daughter Work Together to Discover Success in Geometry!
Another day in the wonderful life of EdieLovesMath… Vicky is one of my champion math students with ADHD. She and her mother Jane diligently did homework together every night. One night, like any other, the family was chowing down andContinue reading… Mother and Daughter Work Together to Discover Success in Geometry!
What happens when you can’t help your child with his homework?
Good parents are involved in their child’s education. What happens when the math homework is completely unknown? Try yHomework. Android and iPad. Leave me a comment and let me know how it turns out.
What does the “frequent breaks” accommodation look like?
A 21st Century solution using mobile technology and a dry-erase board.No Wayback Machine required…My academic therapy students are teens and young adults with LD and ADHD. They dislike reading, but they hate math more so today we’ll take a tripContinue reading… What does the “frequent breaks” accommodation look like?
What do you do when students with learning disabilities or ADHD don’t have an IEP or 504 plan?
Students sometimes show up without an IEP or a 504 Plan (Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973). They benefit from being actively engaged.Traveling on the Wayback machine to the world of math…Ahhh…heaven. Pre-algebra for 6th graders. What could beContinue reading… What do you do when students with learning disabilities or ADHD don’t have an IEP or 504 plan?
Does color affect readability for my child with dyslexia?
Imagine two college professors going at it nose to nose. One is American, the other British. The one from the USA is wearing black and white. The chap from England is wearing a multicolored jacket. “Black and white hasContinue reading… Does color affect readability for my child with dyslexia?
How can parents help their special ed children?
Parental involvement is critical to the identification and instruction of your students/children (Southern New Hampshire University). This is particularly true in inclusion classes (general and special education students in the same class).Traveling on the Wayback Machine…Nothing prepares you for your first dayContinue reading… How can parents help their special ed children?