If you’re looking for an easy summer activity that keeps children busy while practicing early math skills, this printable I Spy Summer worksheet is a great choice. Children search the page for ...

If you’re looking for a fun way to practice shape recognition without another worksheet, this Soccer Shapes Bingo game is an easy activity to add to your lesson plans. Whether you’re teaching in a ...

When Kevin was in preschool, we had a rough go of it for a while. So, for two summers, I declined ESY. I even had several articles on here about how to DIY your own extended school year program. I ...

Need an easy Shark Week activity that combines science, reading, and listening skills? This free Shark Week lesson pairs a kid-friendly video and PDF slides with printable comprehension worksheets ...

If your kids get excited every time Shark Week rolls around, this free printable is an easy way to turn that excitement into learning. Whether you’re homeschooling, teaching summer school, planning ...

Looking for a simple way to add science, reading, and writing to your lesson plans? This Bird Study Unit for elementary students helps children learn about birds while practicing important academic ...

I was inspired by a friend who was volunteering. When someone asked what prompted her to do it, she said, “Well, I figured I could be mad and shout at my TV. Or I could do something.” That stuck with ...

If your child has an IEP, you undoubtedly are surrounded by special education acronyms all the time. One of the more frequently used acronyms is ESY. ESY meaning is Extended School Year. But, even the ...

Do you love Shark Week? We do! My husband says that the newer Shark Weeks aren’t as good as the older ones, but my kids still enjoy it. Shark Week is fun for everyone, preschool to adults. And like ...

Your child has a homework assignment due tomorrow. The worksheet is sitting on the table. The pencil is right there. You’ve reminded them three times. Yet somehow, an hour later, they still haven’t ...

After more than 16 years of helping parents navigate special education and disability accommodations in schools, I’ve noticed something interesting. Most parents know they have rights under an IEP.

One of the most persistent myths in special education is that accommodations stop at the classroom door. They don’t. Students with disabilities have the right to participate in extracurricular ...