For some, learning the alphabet is easy. For others, it can feel overwhelming, especially when they’re struggling, learn in a different way, or don’t respond well to traditional teaching methods. Whether you’re a parent or a teacher of toddlers, preschoolers,
How to Support Young and Struggling Readers and Writers With Learning Needs—Even When Time Is Limited
If you’re supporting a child who is struggling to read and write, know that you aren’t alone and that there’s nothing wrong with your child or with what you’re doing. Many toddlers, preschoolers, kindergartners or children with learning needs don’t
Special Activities for the Weeks Before Winter Break
Around this time, your class is probably buzzing with excitement and some chaos as your children are anticipating the holidays, while parents are juggling work and seasonal events, and teachers are trying to wrap up their units. Whether you are
4 Simple Inclusive Gratitude Activities for Kids with ADHD
As Thanksgiving approaches, classrooms and homes are excitedly buzzing with thoughts of pumpkin pies, gratitude, and turkey crafts. But for children with ADHD, asking them to sit down and write a list about what you’re thankful for can feel frustrating.
Inclusive Halloween Classroom Activities That Aren’t Just About Candy
In the classroom, as soon as October comes around, the hype of Halloween tends to be the focus. With that comes talk about costumes, decorations, themes and candy. But for many children, especially those who are neurodivergent or who have
1 Simple Summer Activity to Engage Kids with ADHD and Autism in Learning
So many people think that it’s difficult to engage children in learning during the summer months, but it doesn’t have to be that way. If you outline structured lessons that are fun, engaging and flexible, you’ll find that most children
How Can I Help My 3 and 4 Year Old With Reading Comprehension?
Developing reading comprehension skills is important for early readers. For young children, it will help them better understand, appreciate and enjoy reading books. Personally, I enjoy reading all types of books to my kids but to really capture their attention,
How to Teach 3 and 4 Year Old Children to Read
Although though this article is written for parents or teachers who want to teach their 3 and 4 year old children to read, you can use it for older children as well. There’s a lot of debate about how to
How to Teach 3 and 4 Year Old Children to Learn the Alphabets
Even though this article is written for parents or teachers who want to teach their 3 and 4 year old children to learn the alphabets, you can use it for older children as well. Learning the alphabets is the very
How to Engage Kids in Learning During Spring Break
Spring is such an exciting time because the weather gets warmer and children generally want to go out to play. I won’t lie to you. Since it’s Spring Break, your kids are done with learning and working as they’re looking
