tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4988477726980599226.post2462608970029111917..comments2023-04-01T04:50:43.945-07:00Comments on Dear Mom, Everything is Fine...: BIG NEWS: I got a toilet of my own! Also, still on coffee!Nixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17378824272672134180noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4988477726980599226.post-11401316849901033222012-02-19T03:50:43.570-08:002012-02-19T03:50:43.570-08:00You are SO incredible. Muchos gracias. Love you!You are SO incredible. Muchos gracias. Love you!Nixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17378824272672134180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4988477726980599226.post-34220578907955719772012-02-18T17:38:33.318-08:002012-02-18T17:38:33.318-08:00Nix, sorry I am so belated in my response!
They a...Nix, sorry I am so belated in my response!<br /><br />They are called visual timers. It's the same concept as a game timer with sand in it... I don't know what the real name is, but they might be easier for you to get your hands on rather than a real visual timer. When is your mom coming to see you? (I'll read on and probably find out that answer) <br /><br />As for teacher workshops, have you heard of Differentiated Instruction (DI)? That's the big thing in elementaries right now-- I think it's basically arranging groups of students in either groups with similar or the same ability level and matching your teaching style and content to meet their needs. Also, always teaching to all domains of learning-including things like kinisthetic/motor activities, activities that involve music and/or creative thinking, as well as more traditionally academic tasks. I think trying to teach the same concepts through a variety of different means will eventually help all different types of learners acquire the same content. I am far removed from k-12 education, but if I come across something good, I'll send it your way! <br /><br />Also, this concept is big with my students, but I also remember learning about it through an elementary school inservice, was positive behavior supports/interventions. Basically, encouraging positive behavior through positive attention and statements about the child's behavior rather than punishment for behavior. Arg, wish I had more that was helpful.jackie.hunkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272596935389679543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4988477726980599226.post-64089943138546791332012-02-09T14:43:14.424-08:002012-02-09T14:43:14.424-08:00I was going to suggest a reward system as well. I ...I was going to suggest a reward system as well. I think they do that where I work with our clients. Strengths-based instead of punishment-based or whatever the opposite of strengths-based is. Are there any little presents that are cheap for you that you can get your hands on that they would love? Like markers, or crayons, or fancy paper, or little toys...I could maybe even send you some stuff if you want. I'd be willing to make a donation to your school :)Erin Avileshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04187514647037298626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4988477726980599226.post-24290904524830889752012-02-09T14:33:37.046-08:002012-02-09T14:33:37.046-08:00I love that you read my blog. MAJOR QUESTION - I&#...I love that you read my blog. MAJOR QUESTION - I've been asked to lead teacher workshops (which the teachers here desperately need) and, while excited, I've not a clue what to do, you go to teacher workshops, suggestions? PLEASE. I've been using candy as my preferred reward, eep. :) I wish I knew how to motivate them all, or communicate. What reward/system would you suggest? Also, I wish I had an autism clock here (I think they're not called that, but you know what I mean...) Miss you and your little fam.Nixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17378824272672134180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4988477726980599226.post-21363076058097575672012-02-09T12:49:05.987-08:002012-02-09T12:49:05.987-08:00I love reading your blog. I'm trying to think ...I love reading your blog. I'm trying to think of things that might be practical that would encourage your students to do their homework. Here with behavior modification, we try to modify by motivating with a highly preferred reward. Perhaps more time with teacher Nix could be a reward? Can you divide yourself into 41 different people and they can all have 1:1 time with you? I bet you are doing wonderfully even if your students have trouble with homework.jackie.hunkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272596935389679543noreply@blogger.com