A social-emotional learning (SEL) approach focuses on developing self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making....
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SPD Behavioral Management
Managing Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) involves creating strategies that help individuals cope with sensory challenges. Here are some SPD behavioral management tips that...
Special Education Accommodations and Modifications
When homeschooling or working with students who require special education, accommodations and modifications are key strategies to support their learning. Here’s a breakdown...
Speech-to-Text Software
Speech-to-text software, also known as voice recognition or dictation software, is a technology that converts spoken language into written text. It uses algorithms and...
Standardized and Criterion Referenced Assessments
Utilize assessments based on specific standards or criteria to measure students' skill acquisition levels. Tools and Methods Standardized tests, assessment rubrics, oral...
Stimulate Creativity and Independence
Activity: Independent Art Activity Offer art activities where the student can choose materials and techniques, boosting creativity and independence in expression. Tips for...
Strengths Explorer (Gallup)
Gallup's Strengths Explorer helps young people (typically ages 10–14) identify their top three emerging talent themes from a list of ten, promoting self-awareness and...
Student Portfolios
Collect student work over a period to assess their progress and development. Tools and Materials Work folders, work samples, written assessments, audio or video recordings...
Successfully Homeschooling with Children with Special Needs
Homeschooling children with learning disabilities, such as ADHD, Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD), autism, or other learning differences, requires a tailored approach that...
Summative Assessments
Summative assessments are evaluations conducted at the end of an instructional period to measure student learning, typically compared against a standard or benchmark. They...
Take Responsibility
Activity: Responsibility Tasks Assign simple and regular tasks such as distributing materials or organizing space, giving the student an active role in the classroom. Tips...
Tangled Tails Ranch’s Animal Behavior Science Classes
Location: Aubrey, Texas Tangled Tails Ranch offers Homeschool Animal Behavior Science classes for middle and high school students in the Aubrey, Texas area. These classes,...