K-12 For Educators

For many kids, physical education class is a time to run around and blow off steam. But, for children with handicaps, gym class presents a new and unique challenge. For these kids, whose abilities...

Progressive education has never been the most popular method in America, although it has been around since the early 1900s. Progressive theory calls for a radical change, not only in how a child...

Many things can be done to assist an individual who struggles with speech. Before a course of treatment can be administered to remedy a deficiency in speech, it is important to gather information...

Children with special needs often require more from a daycare than the average child. Not only do they need to be given the opportunity to participate in beneficial activities that have their...

Helping children to understand the flow of their lives can be essential. In addition, the concept of a timeline comes up often in history class, and having early exposure to this concept can help...

Sensory processing disorder, also known as sensory integration disorder, makes it hard for your brain to make sense of things in your environment. Sounds may be amplified, lights may seem...

Violent behavior in an older child can be upsetting to all those involved. Not only does it cause physical harm but it has a ripple effect for the child. Their behavior may keep them from forming...

Identifying children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder who are gifted as well can be quite difficult. Gifted children and those with ADHD demonstrate inattentiveness, lack of...

Social stories are used by instructors, speech pathologists and paraprofessional educators to modify the social behavior of a child who has yet to master common social skills. Autistic children or...

Students with significant disabilities may have educational needs that require a focus on self care goals. These goals set the agenda for the student, faculty and support staff to work toward for...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) affects 3 percent to 7 percent of school-aged children, who experience symptoms, such...

Often a child's behavior is more important than how they score on a test. While grades and test scores are necessary, behavior is a large indicator of how a child will get along outside of school...

The letter Y is one of the easiest letters to teach. Young children are eager to learn and fun to teach. You do not need a special degree in education in order to teach letter recognition at...

Writing for a child with ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) can often become a challenge. It often leads to illegible writing, poor spelling, and other related problems. Research is...

If you are part of a team designated to write an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) for a child with ADD or ADHD, there are several factors to consider. You will need to work collaboratively with...

Children with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) have specific education requirements for making their learning experience positive and successful. By arming themselves with practical knowledge of...

Due to the prevalence and awareness of students with learning disabilities, successful schools incorporate programs and curriculum developed specifically for this population. Not as much...

Grief can be one of the most difficult experiences humans face. Grief can be unpredictable and involves a wide range of emotions including anger, shock and sadness. For children, it can be even...

Attention deficit disorder, otherwise known as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADD/ADHD), dramatically affects a child's behavior in school and at home. Often, ADD puts stress on his...

Students with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have a neurological difference that causes them to have difficulty controlling their impulses and paying attention. Children with ADHD...

Students with bipolar disorder may seem to react strangely without any warning. The techniques that work with a specific bipolar student one day may fail the next day--all because of his changing...

Games are a great way to teach kids about the natural world. Planting games can get them interested in how plants grow, and can become a great springboard into more intense research into botany....

Over a million American children and adolescents struggle with bipolar disorder, so it is important to understand how to deal with bipolar students in the classroom. To effectively educate a...

Methodology is the method or process we choose to use in order to accomplish a task or compose a theory. It may seem overly analytical, but methodology becomes increasingly more important when it...

Teachers who want to foster positive environments in their classrooms might be surprised to hear that in order to achieve such an atmosphere, some education experts believe they should avoid...

Dealing with a strong willed child can test your patience and can even make you second-guess your effectiveness as an authority figure. While it can be challenging to keep your cool during power...

Family traditions have a way of becoming warm and familiar markers of important childhood milestones. Commemorating the first day of school in some special way each year can provide wonderful...

Art can be a very therapeutic exercise for autistic children. It is important to expose autistic children to all the mediums and techniques in art in order for them to find one that works for them...

When students reach junior high school, a level of conflict emerges that was formerly absent in elementary school. Cliques begin to form, growth spurts kick in and children discover the power of...

Cerebral palsy is a medical condition that affects coordination and the body's muscles. Children with cerebral palsy may have muscles that are either very rigid or very floppy. According to the...

Designing schools for specific age groups can be challenging. Using a combination of both child-centered and teacher-directed programs, the child will benefit from the best curriculum and receive...

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) is characterized by the American Psychiatric Association as inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity to a degree that it affects work, school and relationships....

Biology is a very relevant branch of science to children, because it deals with all of the living things around us--people, animals, and plants. Children can have lots of fun while learning about...

We sometimes have to explain autism to children. Your child with autism may have friends who have questions. Kids may not know what autism is or why a child with autism does some of the things...

Kids with autism need a lot of extra help to socialize. The verbal and non-verbal aspects of socialization, as well as sensory concerns can make socialization hard, even for kids with higher...

Epilepsy is defined as a nervous disorder marked by convulsive attacks. According to the Epilepsy Foundation, it is estimated that 2.7 million people including 326,000 school-age children under 14...

A paraprofessional is another term for a teacher's aide that works with students with mental, emotional and physical impairments. Paraprofessionals have many educational responsibilities. Their...

Parent-teacher conferences involve a big commitment of time and planning to produce a beneficial meeting. A solid plan ensures that the amount of time spent with the parents is utilized in the...

It will be very important to target an area of future employment for a child with autism when they are very young. Most parents do not start thinking about their child getting a job until their...

At a young age, math is best taught through hands-on, interactive experiences. It may be difficult for a young child to understand how to add or subtract numbers on a piece of paper, but he will...

Issues in school psychology are stacking up as the workload grows on a daily basis. The paperwork mounts and the departments are extremely short staffed. There is an epidemic of young children...

Fire is no laughing matter. According to the U.S. Fire Administration, most child deaths involving fire were started by the children themselves. Moreover, the younger the child, the more likely...

Children with autism often have sensory processing difficulties that can be an extreme source of discomfort and even pain for them. We may not be able to stop the way their systems perceive and...

You can survive your first year of teaching school. Teaching can be one of the most challenging jobs you do but it can also be one of the most rewarding. However, it is not as easy as getting in...

Working with special needs children is extremely rewarding. Special education models vary from school to school and district to district, but if you are familiar with the most popular models, you...

Autism is a medical disorder that often affects a person's social skill development. There is a range of severity with this disease, some kids might not be able to speak, while others who have the...

Childhood development in relation to education should be considered in relation to what the student's background is, as well as the environment that is provided in the learning institution. Too...

Self-esteem reflects the judgments that individuals make about themselves and their worth. Self-esteem in children impacts the child's behavior, as well as how they view themselves in the world. ...

Building self-esteem among children and young people can be a fun and interesting task. Although many children do not suffer from low self-esteem, it is quite common to be self-conscious among...

French is one of the world's most widely spoken languages. Fluency in French can open unexpected doors all over the world. A child who learns to speak French confidently without hesitation may...