Kids love playing math games online. They become experts on different mathematical concepts like addition, multiplication, even & odd numbers and math facts in no time, thanks to cool online games like math search games and math matching games.
Elementary schools are incorporating fun online games into their regular curricula as playing games, learning songs and watching videos online provides the results teachers want for their students. And best of all, kids have fun while learning!
Here are wonderful websites for math games
http://www.multiplication.com/
http://www.learninggamesforkids.com/math_games.html
http://www.coolmath4kids.com/
http://www.mathplayground.com/games.html
Sunday, June 13, 2010
Learning Disabilities
What is LD?
LD is short for “learning disability”. The effects of LDs are different from person to person, so a person's pattern of learning abilities need to be understood in order to find good, effective strategies for compensation.
Working Descripition
Learning disabilities can affect the way in which a person takes in, remembers, understands and expresses information. People with learning disabilities are intelligent and have abilities to learn despite difficulties in processing information. Living with a learning disability can have an ongoing impact on friendships, school, work, self-esteem and daily life. People with learning disabilities can succeed when solid coping skills and strategies are developed.
LD is short for “learning disability”. The effects of LDs are different from person to person, so a person's pattern of learning abilities need to be understood in order to find good, effective strategies for compensation.
Working Descripition
Learning disabilities can affect the way in which a person takes in, remembers, understands and expresses information. People with learning disabilities are intelligent and have abilities to learn despite difficulties in processing information. Living with a learning disability can have an ongoing impact on friendships, school, work, self-esteem and daily life. People with learning disabilities can succeed when solid coping skills and strategies are developed.
You Tube
Kids songs
Calender song
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N5bEbgBBAyU
Alphabet song
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MaMS_of8cKU&feature=channel
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDmESBJKMYw&feature=related
Learn Numbers
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCV4UsDfn0E&feature=related
Coulors
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-oi2b2ywPWQ&feature=related
Shapes
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ol80KMQpe1c&feature=related
Michael Smith songs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3b1iwLIMmRQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CoxopsRSfdU&feature=related
Calender song
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N5bEbgBBAyU
Alphabet song
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MaMS_of8cKU&feature=channel
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDmESBJKMYw&feature=related
Learn Numbers
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCV4UsDfn0E&feature=related
Coulors
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-oi2b2ywPWQ&feature=related
Shapes
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ol80KMQpe1c&feature=related
Michael Smith songs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3b1iwLIMmRQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CoxopsRSfdU&feature=related
Tumble books
Tumblebooks Through the Toronto Public Library
http://kidsspace.torontopubliclibrary.ca/readastory.html
Tumblebooks Through the Brampton Public Library
http://www.tumblebooks.com/tumblereadable/home.asp
http://kidsspace.torontopubliclibrary.ca/readastory.html
Tumblebooks Through the Brampton Public Library
http://www.tumblebooks.com/tumblereadable/home.asp
Saturday, June 5, 2010
Special Education In Ontario
All students require support from teachers, classmates, family, and friends in order to thrive and to gain full benefit from their school experience. Some students have special needs that require supports beyond those ordinarily received in the school setting. In Ontario, students who have behavioural, communicational, intellectual, physical or multiple exceptionalities, may have educational needs that cannot be met through regular instructional and assessment practices. These needs may be met through accommodations, and/or an educational program that is modified above or below the age-appropriate grade level expectations for a particular subject or course. Such students may be formally identified as exceptional pupils. The ministry sets out definitions of exceptionalities that must be used by school boards after determining that a student is an “exceptional pupil”.
All students formally identified as exceptional by an Identification, Placement, and Review Committee (IPRC) must have access to an education that will enable them to develop the knowledge and skills they need in order to participate in the life of Ontario's communities. The Education Act on Special Education and Regulations made under the Act require school boards to provide exceptional pupils with special education programs and special education services that are appropriate for their needs. Specific procedures for the identification and placement of exceptional pupils are set out in Regulation 181/98. This regulation also provides for the regular review of the identification and placement of a student and for the appeal of identification and/or placement decisions with which parents/guardians disagree. The document, Highlights of Regulation 181/98, is available on this website.
In the 2007/2008 school year (the most recent figures available) more than 192,000 students were identified by an IPRC as exceptional pupils. A further 96,600 students who were not formally identified were provided with special education programs and services.
School boards must develop an Individual Education Plan (IEP) for every identified student. School boards also have the discretion to develop an IEP for students who have not been formally identified as exceptional.
An IEP is a written plan describing the special education program and/or services required by a particular student, based on a thorough assessment of the student's strengths and needs that affect the student's ability to learn and demonstrate learning.
A student's IEP must typically have a direct progress reporting link to the Provincial Report Card.
In some cases, a student's program will include expectations derived from an alternative program (such as social skills, communication, and behaviour management). Alternative programs are intended to supplement, not replace, the student's access to the provincial curriculum.
If a parent believes their child will benefit from an IEP and the school board does not agree, the parent has the right to request that an IPRC meet to determine if their child is an exceptional student. All exceptional students must have an IEP.
All students formally identified as exceptional by an Identification, Placement, and Review Committee (IPRC) must have access to an education that will enable them to develop the knowledge and skills they need in order to participate in the life of Ontario's communities. The Education Act on Special Education and Regulations made under the Act require school boards to provide exceptional pupils with special education programs and special education services that are appropriate for their needs. Specific procedures for the identification and placement of exceptional pupils are set out in Regulation 181/98. This regulation also provides for the regular review of the identification and placement of a student and for the appeal of identification and/or placement decisions with which parents/guardians disagree. The document, Highlights of Regulation 181/98, is available on this website.
In the 2007/2008 school year (the most recent figures available) more than 192,000 students were identified by an IPRC as exceptional pupils. A further 96,600 students who were not formally identified were provided with special education programs and services.
School boards must develop an Individual Education Plan (IEP) for every identified student. School boards also have the discretion to develop an IEP for students who have not been formally identified as exceptional.
An IEP is a written plan describing the special education program and/or services required by a particular student, based on a thorough assessment of the student's strengths and needs that affect the student's ability to learn and demonstrate learning.
A student's IEP must typically have a direct progress reporting link to the Provincial Report Card.
In some cases, a student's program will include expectations derived from an alternative program (such as social skills, communication, and behaviour management). Alternative programs are intended to supplement, not replace, the student's access to the provincial curriculum.
If a parent believes their child will benefit from an IEP and the school board does not agree, the parent has the right to request that an IPRC meet to determine if their child is an exceptional student. All exceptional students must have an IEP.
Sunday, May 9, 2010
Video Modeling
Video Modeling
Teaching children with special needs can be a challenge but when we use technology it will be easier. Videos can be a great learning tool and interactive school lessons, to engaging students in an educational way.
Find more videos like this on Technology Integration in Special Education
Videos are effective in helping children with autism and other disorders develop social and daily living skills. Using video or digital camera, we can make a video and customize it to meet each child’s specific needs. Teachers can get creative with these videos and really make it fun for each child to learn by example.
Teaching children with special needs can be a challenge but when we use technology it will be easier. Videos can be a great learning tool and interactive school lessons, to engaging students in an educational way.
Find more videos like this on Technology Integration in Special Education
Videos are effective in helping children with autism and other disorders develop social and daily living skills. Using video or digital camera, we can make a video and customize it to meet each child’s specific needs. Teachers can get creative with these videos and really make it fun for each child to learn by example.
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Assistive Technology
Assistive Technology
Assistive Technology is any item, piece of equipment, or product that is used to increase, maintain or improve the abilities of individuals.
Teachers use assistive technology devices to ensure that all students in the classroom have an equal and inclusive opportunity to participate in and benefit from the learning process.
Assistive Technology for Vision: Aids students who are blind or have low vision.
Assistive Technology for Communication: Aids students who have difficulty in communicating effectively (i.e., they are unintelligible, have no or very little verbal skills, or have limited language proficiency).
Assistive Technology for Access: Aids students who have difficulties in accessing communication, learning tools, or engaging in classroom or home activities.
Assistive Technology for Hearing: Aids students who are deaf or hard-of-hearing.
Assistive Technology for Learning and Studying: Aids students with high-incidence disabilities (learning, behavior, or cognitive disabilities) to increase, maintain, or improve their functional capabilities.
There are some common Computer programs to help students in their learning.
TextHELP Read & Write GOLDRead and Write is a world renowned software system for students with learning disabilities. It is designed to help students with their reading and writing skills. Its ability to read text out loud is enhanced with a talking spell checker, thesaurus and word prediction feature. Read and Write has screen reading options.http://www.texthelp.com/
Kurzweil 3000Kurzweil is a program designed to help students with their reading and writing skills. Its ability to scan and read text allows the student to strengthen comprehension through auditory and visual representation. The study skills toolbar has a number of valuable options.http://www.kurzweiledu.com/
Dragon Naturally SpeakingDragon Naturally Speaking is voice recognition software. A student can directly dictate into the computer, eliminating the need to type. Dragon Naturally Speaking works well for students who can verbalize their thoughts but may have difficulties in writing.www.scansoft.com/naturallyspeaking/
Inspiration Inspiration is a program to develop ideas and organize thinking in a visual format. It can be used to brainstorm, create concept maps, flowcharts and outlines in words or in pictures.http://inspiration.com/
ZoomTextZoomText Xtra is a adaptive software for Windows 95, 98, ME, NT,2000, and XP that integrates multiple technologies including magnification and screen reading. It will read all on-screen text.http://www.aisquared.com/
JAWSJAWS is a screen reading and magnification software. It works with, but does not replace, most computer applications.http://www.hj.com/
Read PleaseScreen reading software developed in Thunder Bay with excellent pronunciation and natural sounding voices. An excellent free version can be downloaded from their website. http://www.readplease.com/
Examples of assistive equipment recommended to students according to their specific needs:Palm Pilot and PDAs The Palm Pilot is a portable and convenient hand-held device that has several useful features. It allows the user to organize events/assignments and type notes (with a portable keyboard) that can later be downloaded to any PC. For more information visit: http://www.palmone.com/Alpha SmartThe Alpha Smart is a convenient, lightweight and portable keyboard that can be used to take notes in class. Notes can later be downloaded to any PC. It allows the user to strengthen keyboarding and writing skills. For more information visit:http://www.alphasmart.com/Franklin Speaking Language MasterThe Franklin Master is a handheld device that can be used to correct miss-spellings and pronounce words. It also provides the user with a grammar guide to aid in the writing process.For more information visit: http://www.franklin.com/
Reading PenThe Reading Pen is a portable pen-shaped device that can be used to scan, hear and define text. It contains a database of over 400, 000 words. It allows the user to strengthen comprehension by listening to words and their definitions. For more information visit: http://www.wizcomtech.com/
Quick Link Scanner Pen
The Quick Link Scanner Pen is an electronic highlighter that enables you to scan, store and transfer printed text, and small images to your PC, laptop or PDA. The scanner pen enables the creation of study notes from a textbook.http://www.wizcomtech.com/
FM System An FM System consists of a radio transmitter and microphone (to be worn by an instructor) and a receiver and headphones (to be worn by the student). This allows the user to listen closely to the instructor, while helping to filter out background noise.
Assistive Technology is any item, piece of equipment, or product that is used to increase, maintain or improve the abilities of individuals.
Teachers use assistive technology devices to ensure that all students in the classroom have an equal and inclusive opportunity to participate in and benefit from the learning process.
Assistive Technology for Vision: Aids students who are blind or have low vision.
Assistive Technology for Communication: Aids students who have difficulty in communicating effectively (i.e., they are unintelligible, have no or very little verbal skills, or have limited language proficiency).
Assistive Technology for Access: Aids students who have difficulties in accessing communication, learning tools, or engaging in classroom or home activities.
Assistive Technology for Hearing: Aids students who are deaf or hard-of-hearing.
Assistive Technology for Learning and Studying: Aids students with high-incidence disabilities (learning, behavior, or cognitive disabilities) to increase, maintain, or improve their functional capabilities.
There are some common Computer programs to help students in their learning.
TextHELP Read & Write GOLDRead and Write is a world renowned software system for students with learning disabilities. It is designed to help students with their reading and writing skills. Its ability to read text out loud is enhanced with a talking spell checker, thesaurus and word prediction feature. Read and Write has screen reading options.http://www.texthelp.com/
Kurzweil 3000Kurzweil is a program designed to help students with their reading and writing skills. Its ability to scan and read text allows the student to strengthen comprehension through auditory and visual representation. The study skills toolbar has a number of valuable options.http://www.kurzweiledu.com/
Dragon Naturally SpeakingDragon Naturally Speaking is voice recognition software. A student can directly dictate into the computer, eliminating the need to type. Dragon Naturally Speaking works well for students who can verbalize their thoughts but may have difficulties in writing.www.scansoft.com/naturallyspeaking/
Inspiration Inspiration is a program to develop ideas and organize thinking in a visual format. It can be used to brainstorm, create concept maps, flowcharts and outlines in words or in pictures.http://inspiration.com/
ZoomTextZoomText Xtra is a adaptive software for Windows 95, 98, ME, NT,2000, and XP that integrates multiple technologies including magnification and screen reading. It will read all on-screen text.http://www.aisquared.com/
JAWSJAWS is a screen reading and magnification software. It works with, but does not replace, most computer applications.http://www.hj.com/
Read PleaseScreen reading software developed in Thunder Bay with excellent pronunciation and natural sounding voices. An excellent free version can be downloaded from their website. http://www.readplease.com/
Examples of assistive equipment recommended to students according to their specific needs:Palm Pilot and PDAs The Palm Pilot is a portable and convenient hand-held device that has several useful features. It allows the user to organize events/assignments and type notes (with a portable keyboard) that can later be downloaded to any PC. For more information visit: http://www.palmone.com/Alpha SmartThe Alpha Smart is a convenient, lightweight and portable keyboard that can be used to take notes in class. Notes can later be downloaded to any PC. It allows the user to strengthen keyboarding and writing skills. For more information visit:http://www.alphasmart.com/Franklin Speaking Language MasterThe Franklin Master is a handheld device that can be used to correct miss-spellings and pronounce words. It also provides the user with a grammar guide to aid in the writing process.For more information visit: http://www.franklin.com/
Reading PenThe Reading Pen is a portable pen-shaped device that can be used to scan, hear and define text. It contains a database of over 400, 000 words. It allows the user to strengthen comprehension by listening to words and their definitions. For more information visit: http://www.wizcomtech.com/
Quick Link Scanner Pen
The Quick Link Scanner Pen is an electronic highlighter that enables you to scan, store and transfer printed text, and small images to your PC, laptop or PDA. The scanner pen enables the creation of study notes from a textbook.http://www.wizcomtech.com/
FM System An FM System consists of a radio transmitter and microphone (to be worn by an instructor) and a receiver and headphones (to be worn by the student). This allows the user to listen closely to the instructor, while helping to filter out background noise.
Social Skills
Teaching Social Skills
Teaching the importance of using appropriate social skills belongs in every classroom regardless of grade or subject. Many children with behavior needs benefit from the ongoing teaching of social skills. In the inclusional model, children with special needs will benefit from the social skills learned by the regular students. When you think about it, most classroom and yard problems are a direct result of inappropriate social skills. Social skills are skills that can be learned at all ages, students need to be reminded that even adults continue to learn social skills. Students need to understand the importance of using effective social skills.
What are the Social Skills?
· Cooperation
· Sharing
· Participation
· Being a Friend
· Helping Others
· Being Patient
· Following Directions
. Taking Turns
· Remaining on Task
· Accepting Differences
· Listening
· Praising Others and Refraining from Put Downs
· Positive Communication and Interactions
· Being Polite and Courteous
· Using Good Manners
· Respecting Ourselves, Others and Items
· Being Respectful
Teaching the importance of using appropriate social skills belongs in every classroom regardless of grade or subject. Many children with behavior needs benefit from the ongoing teaching of social skills. In the inclusional model, children with special needs will benefit from the social skills learned by the regular students. When you think about it, most classroom and yard problems are a direct result of inappropriate social skills. Social skills are skills that can be learned at all ages, students need to be reminded that even adults continue to learn social skills. Students need to understand the importance of using effective social skills.
What are the Social Skills?
· Cooperation
· Sharing
· Participation
· Being a Friend
· Helping Others
· Being Patient
· Following Directions
. Taking Turns
· Remaining on Task
· Accepting Differences
· Listening
· Praising Others and Refraining from Put Downs
· Positive Communication and Interactions
· Being Polite and Courteous
· Using Good Manners
· Respecting Ourselves, Others and Items
· Being Respectful
Life Skills
How to Teach an Autistic Child Life Skills
Children with autism must develop life skills to function in society, both during childhood and adulthood. Teaching these skills, such as personal hygiene and money management, to children is challenging but it can be incredibly rewarding.
1- Develop an educational curriculum that addresses the child's specific needs. No two children with autism are alike, so it's crucial to familiarize yourself with a child's strengths and weaknesses before implementing a life skills program.
2- Use picture cards to help a child to identify common objects, like foods and signs. Picture cards are also a useful tool in teaching kids how to identify human emotions. Picture cards, much like flash cards, are most effective when used consistently.
3- Supplement your one-on-one life skills lessons with videos specifically designed for children with special needs. Much like computer-based learning models, videos that teach basic skills, like tooth brushing, potty training and dressing, may be more effective than teaching that relies on personal interaction.
4- Be consistent. Children with autism must operate in an orderly, scheduled environment to thrive. Plan daily activities carefully, established consistent sleeping and waking times, meal times and play times. Utilize a calendar or day planner and a clock or watch for planning. Include the child in the scheduling process, which will teach him to keep track of time.
http://www.cindysautisticsupport.com/
Children with autism must develop life skills to function in society, both during childhood and adulthood. Teaching these skills, such as personal hygiene and money management, to children is challenging but it can be incredibly rewarding.
1- Develop an educational curriculum that addresses the child's specific needs. No two children with autism are alike, so it's crucial to familiarize yourself with a child's strengths and weaknesses before implementing a life skills program.
2- Use picture cards to help a child to identify common objects, like foods and signs. Picture cards are also a useful tool in teaching kids how to identify human emotions. Picture cards, much like flash cards, are most effective when used consistently.
3- Supplement your one-on-one life skills lessons with videos specifically designed for children with special needs. Much like computer-based learning models, videos that teach basic skills, like tooth brushing, potty training and dressing, may be more effective than teaching that relies on personal interaction.
4- Be consistent. Children with autism must operate in an orderly, scheduled environment to thrive. Plan daily activities carefully, established consistent sleeping and waking times, meal times and play times. Utilize a calendar or day planner and a clock or watch for planning. Include the child in the scheduling process, which will teach him to keep track of time.
http://www.cindysautisticsupport.com/
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