So much of any holiday is out of Parker’s grasp considering that he isn’t able to eat by mouth. Let’s face it, food and holidays go hand in hand. Instead I try to incorporate the fun in other ways. Like in sight word lessons. We are on a label everything kick over here. I followed… [Continue Reading]
Learning how to spell your name…
Jan 12, 12 By · 8 Comments
I should have named him Bill. Not only less letters, but easier to write too. But we’re working on it. Let me show you how. I printed Parker’s name in watercolor chalks. Then Parker took a watercolor brush and ‘painted’ over his name, making the colors much more brilliant. The brilliance of which I couldn’t… [Continue Reading]
A Literature Based Learning Activity: The Story of Ferdinand
Jan 3, 12 By · 3 Comments
“They called him Ferdinand the Fierce and all the Banderilleros were afraid of him and the Picadores were afraid of him and the Matador was scared stiff.” from The Story of Ferdinand by Munro Leaf The Story of Ferdinand is based on a very human foible, the tendency to think we know someone based on… [Continue Reading]
How we are teaching Parker to read.
Dec 5, 11 By · 7 Comments
The program I’m sharing today isn’t my original idea. It was taught to me by a spec ed teacher. I have seen it show up in various parts of other reading programs. I’ve taken the wheel, and instead of reinventing it, honed it to meet Parker’s unique learning style. I started by taking pictures of… [Continue Reading]
Using Light Tables to Engage the Special Needs Learner
Nov 10, 11 By · 4 Comments
My love of yard sales is nothing new. I spend all winter long making lists of things I need to shop for during the summer…..all at rock bottom (and sometimes even free!) prices. One item on my list for this year was a light table for Parker. I thought it was a long shot…..finding a… [Continue Reading]
