How can you be a self-advocate? Sheree started to shake. Her teacher was putting everyone into groups of four for the science project and she felt like she wanted to scream. Science was her favorite subject and she was excited about her idea to measure bacteria in different kinds of ice. But what if the …
Sometimes it’s Difficult to GET IT DONE!
Louisa was excited about the new school year and was looking forward to in-person learning at her middle school. She entered school with a great deal of anticipation and shared with her mom that she was going to have “her best year ever.” However, after only a few weeks into the school year, Louisa’s mom …
MAP: Manage Assignments and Projects
Savannah was given a long-term assignment to provide a report on a historical figure. She had to determine who she would like to present her report on and then conduct research, which may involve using online tools such as Google Scholar for information, visiting the school or local library, and/or interviewing others. She had to …
Students Get to Choose! Structured Choice Making Strategy
We all like to make choices for ourselves and this is especially true for students. Giving students opportunities to make choices is an excellent strategy for increasing engagement and mental flexibility. When we allow a student to choose an activity, it gives her the sense that she has more control, which will likely increase her …
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TABS: The Take A Break Strategy
As adults, when we are experiencing a high level of discomfort or frustration, we know that an important coping strategy is taking a break. Stepping away from a challenging task, environment, or person can be an effective way to self-regulate emotional and stress levels when things get challenging. The same applies to our children and …