Apple season is one of the easiest times to sneak a little science and math into the day. There are apples to observe, count, compare, cut open, taste and investigate. And if you’re heading to an ...

Handwriting can become a barrier for students who know what they want to say but cannot efficiently get it onto paper. And this is where I see an unnecessary either/or situation all the time. Either ...

If you’ve ever opened your child’s IEP and immediately felt overwhelmed, you’re not alone. Some IEPs are 15 pages. Others are 50. I’ve seen them well over 100 pages. And what do most parents do? They ...

I’ll be honest. I’m a little skeptical whenever someone promises that repeating a few positive phrases will completely change your mindset. Life is usually more complicated than that. Confidence comes ...

Looking for a fun soccer-themed activity for preschool or kindergarten students? This free printable soccer tracing worksheet combines a favorite sport with important early learning skills. Children ...

When your child is refusing school, people have a lot of opinions. “They just need to go.” “You have to be consistent.” “The school is doing everything they can.” But when you actually listen to ...

You’re in a school refusal crisis. Either you’re being called daily to come get your child, or their absences are now well into the double digits. Every morning is a struggle, you’re missing work and ...

When a child is not attending school, the conversation often shifts quickly to attendance—how many days have been missed, what policies apply, and what steps come next. What is less often discussed is ...

If you’re searching for social emotional IEP goals, you’re probably not just looking for conversation starters or skills. You’re looking for help with frustration, shutdowns, anxiety, impulsive ...

Functional math goals often show up in IEP meetings as an afterthought, or worse, as a point of disagreement. You may see vague language about “real-world skills,” goals that sound appropriate but can ...

f you’re tired of the same four figures showing up every February…same. Look, I love what MLK and Harriet Tubman and others accomplished….but we’ve got to share more, learn more. That’s why I put ...

Once a student with an IEP reaches age 18, families often wonder: “Do we still need a re-evaluation?” or “Does the school still have to do one if my child is about to graduate or age out?” These are ...