Stages of Grief and School Closures

We all know the stages of grief and have experienced them in our life. I know many of us coped differently when schools closed in March 2020. I’m not proud of how I handled myself, but I’ve realized that this is how I was coping with this change and eventually I called this the stages […]
School closures in 2020 pandemic

Let me give you a little insight on how I handled the school closure as it approached in March 2020. As I sat on the couch the evening of March 12, 2020, my husband said, “I’m confident that you won’t have school on Monday… schools are going to close.” Now, if you know me, you […]
Using Visual Schedules in the Special Education Classroom

Just because you are teaching virtually doesn’t mean your students don’t need visual schedules to follow. They definitely do. Since school closures in March 2020, I’ve really made sure my students have access to their visual schedules. They may look different for home life, but they have a daily schedule to follow. When schools closed, […]
2 things to do with your special needs child at home

We are currently navigating a time where parents are stepping in as teachers at home and supporting their children academically more than ever. Us teachers see you: learning common core math, continuing to support your child’s social emotional growth and realizing what your child can and cannot do by themselves. Want to know the 3 […]
Learned Helplessness and At Home Schooling

Students have been at home doing remote learning. They have been in school doing in person learning. Students have also had to do a combination of both with hybrid learning. Students are confused. When are they expected to work by themselves? When are they expected to work with an adult? Many teachers are struggling with […]
Building Strong Parent Communication During Distance Learning

Now more than ever, it is essential that teachers are intentional about parent communication. Whether you are back to school in person or teaching remotely through a video platform, teachers and parents need to be on the same team, and here’s some ways to help you get started with parent communication and collaboration! Parent Communication Basics […]