These worksheets work well for elementary students in grades 2–5 but can easily be adapted for older learners who need extra practice. Most activities work well for Grades 1–3, but they’re also ...

Looking for a fun way to teach U.S. geography? A coloring book is an easy way to help students learn about all 50 states while exploring each state’s unique symbols, landmarks, and interesting facts.

Learning about all 50 states doesn’t have to mean memorizing a long list of names and capitals. When students research each state and record what they discover, geography becomes much more meaningful.

Learning all 50 states and capitals can feel overwhelming for young learners. Instead of relying on flashcards alone, hands-on activities help children remember where states are located, recognize ...

Someday, and that day will come faster than you think, your disabled child will be a disabled adult. And while our learning disabled adults will possess many gifts, history and statistics tell us that ...

It’s called the Black Hole of 21. Once you are comfortably settled into the IEP world and get to know other moms, you’ll hear complaining and worrying about “transition.” Transition means many things, ...

As the school year begins, it’s time to do more than sharpen pencils and pack lunch boxes. The first week of school sets the tone for the entire year, whether you’re a parent of a child with an IEP or ...

Like it or not, tests are a part of school life. Yep, even for our kids with IEPs and 504s. Whether it’s the weekly spelling test, those dreaded benchmark assessments, or state-mandated standardized ...

I’ve lived near Philadelphia most of my life. Like most local kids, I had the mandatory school trips to the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, and the Franklin Institute. (Not all in one day.) As an ...

So I know I’ve told this story 1000 times, as it’s the incident that inspired this site so many years ago. It was my first IEP meeting with my school district. I was already in training to become an ...

If you’re staring at a blank “Meet the Teacher” letter and considering just taping your Bitmoji to a sticky note…I’ve got you. This free PDF includes a bunch of Meet the Teacher templates and examples ...

When your child struggles with ADHD, dyslexia, dysgraphia, or executive functioning, the simple act of taking notes in class can become overwhelming. However, note-taking is an essential academic ...