Clouds are one of those science topics that are conveniently available pretty much everywhere. No special equipment or trip to the science museum. No supplies you forgot to buy even though they’re ...

I’ll be honest. I’m a little skeptical whenever someone promises that repeating a few positive phrases will completely change your mindset. Life is usually more complicated than that. Confidence comes ...

Looking for a fun soccer-themed activity for preschool or kindergarten students? This free printable soccer tracing worksheet combines a favorite sport with important early learning skills. Children ...

Need an easy patriotic activity that gets kids moving and this July 4 holiday weekend? Want to kill time while waiting to go to fireworks? This free 4th of July scavenger hunt printable is a fun, ...

School refusal is a growing concern for families and schools, yet there is little consistent guidance on how it is being identified or addressed in practice. To better understand what is happening on ...

You’re in a school refusal crisis. Either you’re being called daily to come get your child, or their absences are now well into the double digits. Every morning is a struggle, you’re missing work and ...

Your child is mostly fine at school…until it’s time to switch activities. Or leave the classroom, or walk into school, or deal with a substitute teacher. Or, or, or. For many kids with IEPs, ...

For years, readers have asked me for IEP goals specifically for students with autism. And for just as many years, I’ve been hesitant to publish a big list. Not because the goals don’t exist. But ...

If you’re searching for social emotional IEP goals, you’re probably not just looking for conversation starters or skills. You’re looking for help with frustration, shutdowns, anxiety, impulsive ...

Functional math goals often show up in IEP meetings as an afterthought, or worse, as a point of disagreement. You may see vague language about “real-world skills,” goals that sound appropriate but can ...

f you’re tired of the same four figures showing up every February…same. Look, I love what MLK and Harriet Tubman and others accomplished….but we’ve got to share more, learn more. That’s why I put ...

One of the biggest hurdles parents face is this: a child who is clearly struggling at home, clearly working twice as hard as peers, yet still brings home decent grades. And because of those grades, ...