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Bright Butterfly Art Project: Teaching Students with Learning Disabilities
This butterfly easy art project for special education art classes is a great activity for developing fine motor skills, as well as promoting language, literacy and independence. The end result of this easy art project is a bright butterfly to hang on a wall, or incorporate into a class mural.

Published by Anne Vize (14,963 pts ) on Nov 23, 2009 to
Special Education Articles
Inquiry Based Learning in Special Education
Many teachers and schools are heading down the path of inquiry based learning. But what does this mean? Is it one of the effective teaching strategies to use in special education? And can you structure a special education program to follow an inquiry based learning format?

Published by Anne Vize (14,963 pts ) on Nov 23, 2009 to
Special Education Articles
Free Word Searches for Special Needs Learners in Elementary Schools
All teachers from time to time need to utilise a 'time filler' activity to pad out the end of a class, or to give to early finishing students while others complete a task. But creating word searches can take time - unless you read this article and save yourself a lot of time...

Published by Anne Vize (14,963 pts ) on Nov 23, 2009 to
Special Education Reviews
Teamwork Activity for Teenagers
This is a great activity to do with a group of teenagers in a class setting, or as part of a camp or recreation program. It teaches teamwork and communication in a fun environment.

Published by Anne Vize (14,963 pts ) on Nov 16, 2009 to
K-12 Learning Articles
Media Literacy Activities in the Special Needs Classroom
So how does advertising work? What makes us notice an ad in print or online in the first place? And what happens when we find ourselves unable to resist the lure of a new and exciting purchase?

Published by Anne Vize (14,963 pts ) on Nov 11, 2009 to
Special Education Articles

What is Media Literacy?
So what exactly is media literacy, and why should I teach it in a special education setting? This article tells you the basics about media literacy and technology in the classroom, with a special focus on special needs learners.

Published by Anne Vize (14,963 pts ) on Nov 4, 2009 to
Special Education Articles
Playground Choices - The Right Play Areas for Special Needs Students
Playgrounds away from the school setting are vital for helping students develop and learn to apply their play skills. But some are more suitable than others. This article looks at the best features of a novel Australian playground in Cairns, and shares some playground safety tips.

Published by Anne Vize (14,963 pts ) on Nov 3, 2009 to
Special Education Articles
Games and Activities for Special Needs Learners - Outdoors and Active
Being outdoors and joining in some active games is great for special needs learners. Physical and personal skills come into play with teamwork and communication activities for students, as your learners begin to work together to complete tasks and enjoy the fun.

Published by Anne Vize (14,963 pts ) on Nov 3, 2009 to
Special Education Articles
Learning Makaton Signing the Key to Good Communication
For pre-verbal language students in special education, learning makaton signing is an effective way of helping them develop language and communication skills. Makaton signs and makaton symbols are easy to implement in the classroom, and they can boost verbal skills too!

Published by Anne Vize (14,963 pts ) on Nov 3, 2009 to
Special Education Articles
Teaching Children with Mild Osteogenesis Imperfecta
This article explores some of the teaching options available to you to ensure you offer the highest quality teaching and learning opportunities for children with mild osteogenesis imperfecta (OI). What to teach and how to teach it best!

Published by Anne Vize (14,963 pts ) on Nov 3, 2009 to
Special Education Articles

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