Welcome to 5th segment of Ask Us Anything. In these fun episodes of of the Special Education for Beginners podcast, Jennifer and her monthly co-host, Paul,  answer the questions you ask.

Today's questions:

1. Megan asks “What are some fun End of Year educational activities? My principal said we still have to do educational things in our classes but my kids are off the walls."
2. From Heather..."I’ve had a student for 5 years and this is my first experience with transitioning a student to middle school. How can I prepare the student for the transition as well as myself and the parents?"
   
   

Bullet Points:

• End-of-Year Engagement: Discuss how to keep students engaged with educational activities as the school year ends. 
• Highlight the use of project-based learning and other creative strategies such as incorporating movement and catering to different learning styles.
• Creative Educational Activities: Explore innovative classroom activities like creating custom escape rooms for review and adapting Genius Hour for short-term projects that allow students to explore their interests.
• Transitioning to Middle School: Provide advice for educators facing the emotional and logistical challenges of transitioning students to middle school. 
• Emphasize the importance of building connections with the future school's staff and preparing both students and parents for the change.
• IEP Continuity: Stress the necessity of ensuring continuity in IEP implementation across school transitions. Suggest creating detailed snapshots of student progress to aid new teachers in understanding students' needs and strengths.

Closing:
Thank you for tuning into today's episode. We hope the strategies and stories shared here inspire you to implement creative solutions in your classrooms and support your students through important transitions. Remember, the end of the school year is not just a time to wrap up but an opportunity to celebrate growth and lay the foundation for future successes.

Keep sending your questions our way, and let's continue to support each other in our journey as special educators. See you next month, and here's to a wonderful summer break ahead! 

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