Krysti

I use this with my students with learning disabilities to help them write organized paragraphs. Often they are simply asked to write and don't know how to start or what to include. It keeps them on track and prevents them from rambling or adding unnecessary details.

Types of conflict in literature with pictures and a brief description. Perfect for ESOL students or students with learning disabilities. Provides a more concrete way to teach types of conflict.

This hands on lab focuses on changing fractions to decimals and percents using either skittles or m&ms. Includes a reading passage on taking inventory and comprehension questions. Activity also extends to students presenting their data in the form of a circle graph. Requires students to collaborate and make real world connections to the skill!

This lesson can be modified to fit nearly any grade level. This lesson uses "The Duck Song", a hilarious youtube video and song, to teach students to make inferences and identify character traits using evidence. Graphing and writing are incorporated as well for a great, well rounded lesson!

I teach 8th graders with learning disables who HATE to write. I have found that if they are given "rules" and a concrete template, however, they do much better organizing their writing. I created my own outline using research based practices I learned from a variety of studies. I've been using this outline with them for four years now and the results I've been able to get have been amazing. Those students who are able to understand and use this outline make huge gains on their state writing test

Students with ADHD can be extremely difficult in the classroom! Here are some helpful tips to consider when planning instruction.

A simple graphic organizer (flowchart) to help students determine the point of view of a text.

Strategies and things to consider when attempting to differentiate in the classroom.

A fun game to review for vocabulary tests! Can be used for math as well!

This graphic organizer can be used with upper elementary and middle school students to help organize thoughts and information while reading nonfiction text. This can be used as a simple reading activity or as a brainstorm / pre writing organizer. This has helped my kids of ALL instructional levels on many writing assignments.

10 tips for Co-teaching with the special education teacher in an inclusion classroom

This is the template that can be used with Vocabulary Paintball.