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Activities for Teaching Drawing, Writing and Letter Recognition: The Best Worksheet is a Blank Sheet of Paper

Posted on September 24, 2011 by kwhiting644

I love the quote “The best worksheet is a blank sheet of paper.”  I’m not sure where I first read this quote but it stuck with me.  I’ve never been much of a “worksheet person.”  Sometimes I decide to try … Continue reading →

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Another New Lesson Plan template I am trying (LOL-maybe I’ll get it right this time?)

Posted on September 6, 2011 by kwhiting644

I decided that I wanted a fill-in template that was only two pages long  so I created this table.  It is basically the “fill-in” portions of my daily lesson plan template  but it is all on two pages.    I also added space for … Continue reading →

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Tips for Working with Children who have Down Syndrome: Elementary and Secondary

Posted on July 22, 2011 by kwhiting644

Here are some great teaching tips for working with children who have Down Syndrome.  The sheet is from the National Down Syndrome Society.  Their website has a lot of information on Down Syndrome.  The Down Syndrome Society reminds us that the … Continue reading →

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Lessons I’ve Learned from My Students

Posted on June 27, 2011 by kwhiting644

1.       Think outside the box.  Some of the best solutions to problems have not been found in any kind of box or book that’s ever been presented to me in a class or a workshop.  It’s been found by trial … Continue reading →

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