Sports for Kids with Disabilities: List of Inclusive Sports Programs for Kids with a Disability, plus the benefits of sports for disabled kids.| A Day in our Shoes
Much as I dislike it, our education system is centered around a child's ability to take tests. And, when you work with as many learning-disabled children as I do (or as some teachers do), we usually focus on the academic content and the student being able to demonstrate that they know the content. Non-academic test| A Day in our Shoes
As an advocate, I'm always on the lookout for innovative ways to help my clients. That includes being collaborative with IEP teams and bringing ideas to the table. That's why I'm excited to share with you the benefits of using critical thinking games in the classroom. These games are a fun and engaging way to| A Day in our Shoes
As parents, we want our children to succeed in every aspect of their lives. We enroll them in the best schools, provide them with various| A Day in our Shoes
Social Awareness You know how when we were little, and you wanted a sleepover with a friend, and one of our parents would come home,| A Day in our Shoes
Fun and engaging social skills games can boost teenagers' social skills. Designing activities that cater to their age group and interests is crucial. These games| A Day in our Shoes
Evidence Based Games for Social Skills If you go out to bars frequently, or you're in a phase of your life where you're attending a| A Day in our Shoes
Social Emotional Learning Activities 'Ugh!' (and insert eye roll) 'You want to talk about feelings again,' is what my 12-year-old recently groaned. I hope that| A Day in our Shoes
There are many scholars who think social capital is more important than any skill learned, especially for people with disabilities.| A Day in our Shoes
It's no secret that many kids with disabilities struggle socially and struggle to build and maintain friendships. When Brian tells me stories of kids at| A Day in our Shoes
As if today's parents didn't have enough pressure on them to be perfect parents....and as if some moms aren't already stressed out at the thought| A Day in our Shoes
Emotional self-regulation is a necessary executive functioning skill that all kids need to develop. Some will require direct instruction.| A Day in our Shoes