If you’ve ever wondered how to make your lessons more engaging, memorable, and meaningful, project-based learning (PBL) might be your answer. Rather than teaching skills and...
Lesson Planning
Using Humor in Your Homeschool Classroom
Using humor in your homeschool classroom can create a positive and relaxed learning environment, helping children engage more fully with lessons while reducing stress and...
Using Project-Based Learning in Your Homeschool
Project-based learning (PBL) can be an incredibly engaging and practical approach to homeschooling. It allows for deep exploration of topics through hands-on, real-world...
Using the Socratic Method with Bloom’s Taxonomy
Somewhere in an ideal classroom (or homeschool table), a teacher leans back with a smile and asks, “But why do you think that?” The student, halfway through explaining why a...
Wechsler Individual Achievement Test
The Wechsler Individual Achievement Test–Third Edition (WIAT-III) is a comprehensive test designed to measure academic achievement in children, adolescents, and adults. It...
What is a 504 Plan?
A 504 Plan is a formal plan developed in the U.S. to provide accommodations and modifications for students with disabilities in public schools and ensure equal access to...
What is a Functional Behavioral Assessment?
A functional behavioral assessment (FBA) is a systematic process to identify the underlying causes or functions of challenging behaviors in individuals. It is a process that...
What is a Tactical Learner?
A tactical learner is often mistakenly referred to but what is meant is a tactile learner (sometimes called a kinesthetic learner). This learner learns best through physical...
What is a Visual Learner?
A visual learner learns best by seeing and processing information visually. This learning style is characterized by a preference for pictures, diagrams, charts, maps, and...
What is an Auditory Learner?
An auditory learner is someone who learns best through listening. These individuals tend to absorb and retain information more effectively when presented through sounds,...
What is an IEP?
An Individualized Education Program (IEP) is a written plan developed for public school students eligible for special education services in the U.S. under the Individuals...
What is Assistive Technology?
Assistive technology (AT) refers to devices, software, or equipment designed to help individuals with disabilities perform tasks that might otherwise be difficult or...