by Nicolette Lesniak | Feb 17, 2020 | Behavior, Communication, IEP
We all have those students in our classroom, that challenge us every day in every situation no matter what the circumstance. But did you know that it might also be the learning environment that is impacting their behaviour as well? The following are 10 tips which...
by Nicolette Lesniak | Jan 26, 2020 | Behavior, Communication, IEP
I do not know how many of you follow me on Instagram or Facebook, but if you do you might have found out that last week I took a day off after not calling off for a Semester. Some of you may be saying, “Wow, how could you have done that”. Yes, it was hard, and there...
by Nicolette Lesniak | Jan 18, 2020 | Behavior, Communication, IEP
This week has had it’s up and down for me, and my students in my classroom. I had a student who was going through a medication change and getting adjusted to a new routine. I had another student who was missing his dad. The other students were still getting adjusted...
by Nicolette Lesniak | Dec 31, 2019 | Action Plan, Communication, IEP
I am not excited that Winter Break will be over for me in 5 days. I started the break doing an hour of work, each day so I could get ahead of things, after the third day I was like I can do it later. I have to report back to my teaching job on Monday, and I have lots...
by Nicolette Lesniak | Dec 14, 2019 | IEP, Inclusion, Input Statement
Christmas break is about to begin and classroom parties are the norm. I want to make sure all children are being included in school celebrations in such a way that makes sense for them. Inclusion is never a one size fits all, because all children have different needs....
by Nicolette Lesniak | Dec 8, 2019 | Action Plan, IEP, Input Statement
Teachers and parents, it is that time of the year when tensions and frustrations are high. Do not let this time of the year overwhelm you, especially when it comes to your child’s IEP. I can help. Christmas break is only a couple of weeks away, but our to-do...