Inclusive Classrooms: TAM and SAM
An examination of the differences in the organization of two types of inclusive classrooms and the benefits of each. TAM = Team Approach to Mastery: Two teachers are in...
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Building Positive School Culture
School culture is the set of norms, values and beliefs, rituals and ceremonies, symbols and stories that make up the ‘persona’ of the school,” says...
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Flexible Grouping
Flexible grouping or Differentiated Instruction is a strategy to help the teacher determine if every student in his/her classroom has an understanding of the curriculum...
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Distributive Summarizing
Distributed Summarizing is an exemplary practice that moves students toward acquisition of knowledge and skills. Distributed Summarizing occurs at strategically planned...
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Project-Based Learning with Academic Choice
A key Responsive Classroom strategy, Academic Choice is a way to structure lessons and activities. When teachers use Academic Choice, they decide on the goal of the...
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CUBES: A Mnemonic Strategy for Word Problems
CUBES is a mnemonic strategy that helps children with solving mathematical word problems. It stands for: C = Circle the Numbers U = Underline the Question B = Box the...
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Distance Learning: Teaching AP Classes Remotely
Distance education or distance learning is the education of students who may not always be physically present at a school. Although the expansion of the Internet blurs...
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Technology-Enhanced Instruction for Various Learning Styles
One of the major benefits of using technology in the classroom is the ability to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of every student in every lesson. Just as...
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Classroom Management for Elementary School Students
A demonstration of classroom management for elementary school students. Please Note: There are Occupational Therapy (OT) Tips throughout this presentation. They...
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Interactive Calendar and Morning Message: Part 1 of 2
A morning routine for students should be provided. Start the students in the “floor zone.” The floor zone is an area where the students are ready for...
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Interactive Calendar and Morning Message: Part 2 of 2
Provide a morning routine for students. Please Note: There are Occupational Therapy (OT) Tips throughout this presentation. They demonstrate devices and techniques. If...
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Movement Strategies: Using Stations for Learning
Students move through a visual rotation schedule while working on various literacy activities. Stations provide movement breaks and brain breaks for the students....
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The Sensory Friendly Classroom
The Sensory Friendly Classroom, presented by an occupational therapist (OT), provides the audience with a definition and a general overview of sensory processing. The...
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