You never really know the effect you are having on people; just like you never really know what others are dealing with. This should be common knowledge. Life has proven that time and time again. Anyway, I had yet another reminder when I got a new student in my ESE class. Getting To Know The … Continue reading My Autistic Student Took My Badge Home
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When Your Kid Is Secure
"Your kids are so lucky!" "You saved them!" These are statements that adoptees despise. I always responded with something to the effect of "we are the lucky ones" or "they saved us." These are meant as such kind comments and these are surely comments that I made myself. But people don't realize that it could … Continue reading When Your Kid Is Secure
Teaching An Autistic Child Who Doesn’t Want To Learn
As an ESE teacher to kids on the Autism Spectrum, the best part of my job are the simple moments of progress. The baby steps that are are actually anything but. In between dealing with kids in crisis and having the lens knocked out of my glasses, I get to see the kids learn and … Continue reading Teaching An Autistic Child Who Doesn’t Want To Learn
Can You Have A Turkey As A Pet?
I just realized that I haven't told the "world" about one of the coolest things that happened to me recently! I got a pet turkey and I highly recommend it. Her name is Charlotte. ❤️ I Got A Pet Turkey I said it again because I always have to say it twice whenever I tell … Continue reading Can You Have A Turkey As A Pet?
Confusing Conversations With My Students
I just wanted to share a funny story that still has me giggling when I think about it. It's also proof that every interaction that I have with my most challenging student in my ESE self-contained class is not a negative one. Awkward Conversations With Students My student echoes a lot. Sometimes he might be … Continue reading Confusing Conversations With My Students
My Student Thinks I’m Scared Of Him
After the holiday break, we were expecting some of our Exceptional Education kids to have rough transitions back to the school routine, particularly one. And he did not disappoint. Well, I mean if we were looking forward to a rough week, then we weren't disappointed. He Doesn't Like Change I've talked about this particular student … Continue reading My Student Thinks I’m Scared Of Him
Teaching Kids With Autism
There are highs and lows in the world of Exceptional Education. That is true in relation to the school system but in this case, I'm referring to the kids that I work with kids with Autism. Autism is complex, challenging, and complicated. There are so many pieces to that metaphorical puzzle, and I feel like … Continue reading Teaching Kids With Autism
The Benefits of Teaching Your Dog Hand Signals
(This is a collaboration post.) One of the most enriching ways to strengthen your relationship with your dog is through training. Adding hand signals into the mix of your vocal commands can take that to an entirely new level. Now, let’s talk about why hand signals will prove to be an enhancement of any dog’s … Continue reading The Benefits of Teaching Your Dog Hand Signals
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