Odd Socks and Docs

Working with a difficult  class using a highly motivating carrot!  Running a tuck shop had many learning objectives in life skills, social skills, working collaboratively, fine motor skills and maths skills. All the students showed very steady progress. It became a stepping stone to going into the community to shop.

The magic and joy of Christmas, following traditions and making them special for your students and their parents. So many learning opportunities to be found in these activities.

Music is universal in it's appeal, simple percussion instruments are very accessible making drumming a very inclusive activity and a way of teaching new skills and creating great memories.

The importance of using visual aids in SEND settings and having system that is best fit for everyone. Understanding that a visual aid can be anything from the real thing to a rather obscure symbol.

A perfect activity for any group, any ability, 1 to 1 or large group, any age! No planning and lots of learning.
An activity that is fun, creative and all that is required is some good tin foil!

How a leisurely Arts and Craft lesson can lead to many other teaching opportunities in a lovely calm inclusive environment.

Sometimes as a teacher one of your students will teach you more than you teach them. this was the case with the unforgettable James. I am honoured to have his mum as a guest in this episode where she gives valuable insights into her world as parent of autistic twins. She reminds us that it is ok to be different and to look for joy. We reflect on some of the most valuable things he learned  and some of the more entertaining moments.

Teaching and working in classrooms can be very exhausting and stressful. This episode gives a few reminders of how to best help yourself manage this.

This episode is about the benefits of walking. Simplicity in its self, inclusive, inexpensive and brilliant for physical and mental health of students and staff. 

A discussion about how the state of arousal  or what level of regulation a student has can massively impact their behaviour and learning. some tips on how to manage this.