Does anyone remember learning vocabulary words getting a list of words and copying the definitions out of the back of a book or dictionary? It was BORING! There was no engagement and many of the times I memorized the words just for the test. I have learned that teaching vocabulary
Word problems! AHH, how many students feel when you put these in front of them. Honestly as a teacher I can feel the same way. Students with disabilities especially have a difficult time determining where to even start when it comes to solving math word problems. Students with disabilities many
Teaching sight words use to be making flashcards and having students memorize these words that do not follow normal phonics patterns when learning to read and write such as said. Research has been done in the past few years to show this old method, although can be effective is not
Writing has always been my least favorite subject and not my favorite to teach. We have all heard about the process/steps for writing. I use the word POWER to help my students remember the five steps. I explain to the students that there is POWER in writing. The P
The six syllable types and teaching students can be fun with a few engaging multi-sensory and easy-to-implement activities. One activity that I love to do with my students is use Magna tiles to count the syllables first. Then I have the students spell each syllable on each tile. Once they
As a teacher, well we use what resources we can to make learning engaging and instructional. Velcro and tape become some of your best friends! I use the Floor is Lava game in my classroom to practice spelling sight words. The students love jumping and playing while learning to spell.
Have you ever had students, or your child, who do not want to practice their sight words? Well one it can be boring with flashcards and two for students who have Dyslexia, ADHD, or other disabilities this is difficult and frustrating when you practice over and over again and can
Kasey
My name is Kasey Cox. I am an elementary/Special Education teacher with 12 years of experience teaching students from Kindergarten through Fifth grade. I have worked with students with learning disabilities, autism, ADHD, OHI, and intellectual disabilities. I truly enjoy my job and am passionate about working with students
