Education
Find resources for parents interested in supporting their child's educational needs, from reading and literacy to math and science.
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Education, Special Needs
What Is an LEA? Local Educational Agencies Explained
Ever heard of an LEA and wondered what they do? Read on to learn everything you need to know about local educational agencies and how they affect your child.
Braille and Literacy, Holiday Crafts and Ideas
Valentine’s Sight Word Game
Turn sight word practice into a game with this Valentine’s Sight Word Game. This Valentine’s Day activity is both inexpensive and easy to create!
Education, Special Needs
Smoothing the Transition to Special Needs Preschool
Sending your child to special needs preschool for the first time can be daunting, but knowing what to expect can make the experience smoother for you and your child.
Education, Special Needs
What Is an IFSP? Individualized Family Service Plans Explained
Wondering what an IFSP is and if your child qualifies for one? To find out, read our guide to individualized family service plans and how they work.
Education, Special Needs
Navigating the Path to a Least Restrictive Environment
Least restrictive environment means different things for each child, but one thing is certain—all children with disabilities have a right to an inclusive education.
Education, Special Needs
Expanded Core Curriculum Checklist for Visually Impaired Students
The Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC) ensures visually impaired students can access the same education as their peers. This checklist explains how the ECC works in practice.
Braille and Literacy, Education
CVC Word Snowball Toss
Learning consonant-vowel-consonant words is easy and fun with this CVC Word Snowball Toss activity. Grab some artificial snowballs and let the games begin!
Braille and Literacy
Xavier Society for the Blind
Xavier Society distributes religious, spiritual, and inspirational reading materials in braille and audio to blind and visually impaired individuals worldwide.
Education, Special Needs
Understanding the Free Appropriate Public Education Mandate
FAPE ensures all eligible students with disabilities are given a quality education and offered the same opportunities as their classmates.
Education, Special Needs
Should Therapy Dogs Be Allowed in Schools?
Therapy dogs offer support and companionship while creating a therapeutic setting. Understand the benefits and challenges of allowing therapy dogs in schools.
Education, Special Needs
Top Five Special Education Acronyms Explained
Confused by all the special education acronyms you see? Trying to remember what they all mean? Check out our list of the top five for everything you need to know.
Education, Special Needs
Empowering Students with Disabilities Through Adapted Physical Education
Understand the role of adapted physical education and how personalized and inclusive practices reshape physical education for students with disabilities.
Education
Exploring World Cultures: 4 Multicultural Activities for Preschoolers
Multicultural activities for preschoolers are a fun and engaging way to teach diversity. You can use cooking, art, and movement to explore world cultures.
Math and Science, Sensory Activities
Exploring Nature: 5 Outdoor Learning Activities for Preschoolers
Looking for things to do outside with your preschooler? These ideas for outdoor learning are easy, inexpensive, informal, and best of all, fun!
Math and Science
5 Preschool STEM Activities to Spark Young Scientists
Looking for ways to engage the young scientist in your life? Check out this guide to preschool STEM activities for some brilliant and fun ideas.