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Comment on Happy Mother’s Day & Graduation to ME! by Wanda

Wanda — Wed, 22 May 2013 18:26:33 +0000

Glad to see that your in good spirits again.

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Keeley — Sat, 18 May 2013 21:41:47 +0000

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Comment on Snuggle Mountain by Lindsey Lane by Special Ed.

Special Ed. — Thu, 09 May 2013 20:22:28 +0000

I am so happy that you liked it. My daughter still loves this book and she’s 11 now. Great work!

Comment on Snuggle Mountain by Lindsey Lane by Lindsey Lane

Lindsey Lane — Thu, 09 May 2013 20:10:40 +0000

Hi, While in the process of updating my website, I came across your review of Snuggle Mountain. I had to take a minute to say Thank you!!! Even six years later, your words touch me. Snuggle went out of print in 2008 but PicPocket Books picked it up and made it into an app so now kids can read it on an iPad. Life! Take care and be well!!

Comment on Tired, Reflective, Inquisitive & Discouraged Me! by Special Ed.

Special Ed. — Mon, 06 May 2013 05:47:04 +0000

Thank you so much for your words. They are right on time. Since writing that post, I’ve gotten it together a little and I feel so much better. Thank you so, so much for the encouragement.

Comment on Tired, Reflective, Inquisitive & Discouraged Me! by Tina

Tina — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 21:21:45 +0000

Hi My name is Tina,
And I just stumbled across your website. I’m sorry you feel so discouraged; however, I can truly relate I work with special Ed. Students at nonpublic school in Washington, DC. It has become a never-ending battle working in this population and many times like you I feel defeated and depleted. I encourage you to not give up on yourself and learn to rekindle what makes you happy. True Educators like you come a dime a dozen trust me we all know there is no money in education. You have to have a love for working with kids and especially working with urban low-income special needs students. Perhaps you should consider working at the Board of Education, so you can help change or reform some of the special education laws in your district. I’m routing for you and I wish you all the best in your future endeavors. Please don’t check out there are too many students depending and need to know & have someone like you in their lives.
I wish you all the best from one educator to another:)

Tina

Comment on Tired, Reflective, Inquisitive & Discouraged Me! by Special Ed.

Special Ed. — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 05:14:41 +0000

Thank you so much for your kind words Wanda. I am trying to keep it together, but it’s so hard.

Comment on Tired, Reflective, Inquisitive & Discouraged Me! by Wanda

Wanda — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 13:12:10 +0000

I understand how you feel. I have been reading your blog off and on for about a year and a half. I have been teaching for 27 years and have been discouraged for the past 10. I am not able to work with my students due to all the paper needed for special ed. students. I think if we can look for the positive influence we have on our children, we can make it. Hang it there.

Comment on What does K-W-L mean? by Dylan

Dylan — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 12:47:35 +0000

Hello, I check your blog regularly. Your story-telling style is awesome, keep doing what you’re doing!

Comment on Are You Left-Brained or Right-Brained? Part I by Special Ed.

Special Ed. — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 07:48:40 +0000

Yes, I am!

Comment on Are You Left-Brained or Right-Brained? Part I by atown

atown — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 17:38:11 +0000

can a person be right brainded and left brainded

Comment on Piccolo’s Books by Piccolo's Books

Piccolo's Books — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 22:01:13 +0000

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Comment on Piccolo’s Books by Piccolosbooks

Piccolosbooks — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 20:33:49 +0000

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Piccolo kicks it old-school; and sells books for only $1 all the time. There is no database of books in stock and their cash registers are one-step above a cigar box. They have great customer service and will look for your book if you can’t find it. The books are sorted by categories like fiction, sports, travel, health, biographies, sci-fi and so on like you would find in any old bookstore; if you could only just find one…

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Comment on Hey Black Child by Eugene Useni Perkins by Special Ed.

Special Ed. — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 03:59:04 +0000

I know. I do love this poem. It reminds me of when I was in junior high school.

Comment on Hey Black Child by Eugene Useni Perkins by Misty

Misty — Sat, 16 Feb 2013 13:05:57 +0000

I was a kid and I saw the poem on a poster being sold at a Muslim summer get together !!! I bought it for a few dollars . I hung it on my wall and said it everyday. I was a young teen then but kept it until it fell apart. Once I became a teacher everyone of my classes said it along with a poem I wrote. To end “I LOVE THIS POEM” !!!!!!!!!!!

Comment on Overwhelmed & Grooveless Me! by Special Ed.

Special Ed. — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 18:05:22 +0000

Thank you Mary. I will do just that. As I type this, I am looking around the room at my bare walls and coming up with ideas on how to fill them. You’re right, I will do it little by little.

Comment on Overwhelmed & Grooveless Me! by Mary Tutkowski

Mary Tutkowski — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 00:36:50 +0000

First of all, congratulations on achieving your goal! Don’t stress — enjoy the fruits of your labor! Get your groove back by just concentrating on one small task at a time. Make a checklist, and be happy with every step you make. This is what we do for our students, right? Break things down so that you are able to feel a sense of accomplishment every step of the way! (P.S. My good work boards are very simple. One sign like “proud as a peacock” stapled over a pretty background, and I’m ready to go. Takes only minutes to staple student work on to the bulletin board. Again, keep things simple right now.)

Comment on HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!!! by Special Ed.

Special Ed. — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 08:44:52 +0000

I know. June, sometimes, comes way too soon!

Comment on HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!!! by maryt82

maryt82 — Tue, 01 Jan 2013 20:55:29 +0000

Hope you have a great school year! It always goes so fast after Christmas break. Before we know it, it will be June!

Comment on What Happened? by maryt82

maryt82 — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 06:25:28 +0000

Too horrible — can’t bear to try to put myself in those parents’ shoes. What a nightmare. Unbelievably sad Christmas for them.

Comment on Almost there! by maryt82

maryt82 — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 06:16:20 +0000

Time got away from me this year, and I really had to scramble to get cards out and presents wrapped. I agree with you — wish the season could be simpler and more relaxing.

Comment on MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL!!! by maryt82

maryt82 — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 05:58:37 +0000

Yes, that is an important lesson to learn! (I struggle with this, too.) Try to forget about it and enjoy the Christmas season!!

Comment on Coaster & the Gigglers! by Special Ed.

Special Ed. — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 05:34:16 +0000

I am. I am a victim of my own success, but I love it!

Comment on Coaster & the Gigglers! by maryt82

maryt82 — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 01:07:32 +0000

Sometimes the skills you teach your students come to fruition at the funniest times! You should be proud that you got through to him.

Comment on McDonald’s Trick or Treat Coupons by Special Ed.

Special Ed. — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 06:07:23 +0000

Kim, I am not sure where rhese can be used since my local McDonald’s discontinued them. Ask the gifter where they were purchased. They will be definitely be usable at the place of purchase.

Comment on McDonald’s Trick or Treat Coupons by Kim Tobin

Kim Tobin — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 18:50:36 +0000

I received these coupons and my McDonald’s will not accept them. Where can they be used????

Comment on Home From Work… by maryt82

maryt82 — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 23:29:47 +0000

A friend just borrowed the Brigance from me yesterday to do some testing with a friend’s child. It is comprehensive, and I like your idea of taking parts of it for subskill work.

Comment on How Full Is Your Bucket? by Tom Rath by Special Ed.

Special Ed. — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 03:50:06 +0000

I hadn’t made that connection to that story until you just mentioned it. Maybe I’ll try this next year when I first introduce bucket filling. Thanks for the idea.

Comment on Too Successful??? by Special Ed.

Special Ed. — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 03:48:26 +0000

Angel I actually thought the same thing. A large gen. ed. class is the last place I’d put him. It was definitely the least expensive option.

Comment on How Full Is Your Bucket? by Tom Rath by Angel Read

Angel Read — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 03:16:44 +0000

That sounds like a great book! It kind of reminds me of the story of the teacher who had each of the students write down something they liked about each of the other students, and then each student got a sheet full of compliments and encouragement from their classmates, and how some of them kept it forever!

Comment on Too Successful??? by Angel Read

Angel Read — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 02:31:02 +0000

Sometimes I think the decision-makers use the “Least restrictive environment” term to cover up the term “least expensive for us.” I wish they’d think about the least restrictive environment that would still offer enough support for the student! But it sounds like you’ve done an awesome job working with Coaster. Hopefully his future teachers will read or hear about the things you’ve done, and be inspired to help him go even further as he gets older!

Comment on It Didn’t Stop!!! by Special Ed.

Special Ed. — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 03:44:58 +0000

Why thank you Angel. Such kind words.

Comment on It Didn’t Stop!!! by Angel Read

Angel Read — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 01:12:32 +0000

That’s so awesome that you put in the extra time and effort to do something so special and important for the kids! That school is lucky to have you!

Comment on She Came Back For the Book! (or So Worth It!) by maryt82

maryt82 — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 01:28:45 +0000

We are currently reading one of the Stink books. Also have a Magic School Bus book about spiders that I’d like to read just before we read Charlotte’s Web together. Kids are having so much fun. Zack brought snacks in to share with everyone today. We had a group of four, plus me, today.

Yes, Pres Obama did accomplish a lot. He’s a good man and has such a beautiful family. Hope he doesn’t meet with as much resistance from Congress this time around. Mary

Comment on Making Much Progress by Elkonin Boxes & Its Uses! (For Marty) « Special 2 Me

Elkonin Boxes & Its Uses! (For Marty) « Special 2 Me — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 22:04:47 +0000

[...] success with them. I also linked to some other posts of mine regarding their usage. Click here and here. Now let me further explain how I use them. Here’s a picture of an Elkonin box with three [...]

Comment on Elkonin Boxes by Elkonin Boxes & Its Uses! (For Marty) « Special 2 Me

Elkonin Boxes & Its Uses! (For Marty) « Special 2 Me — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 22:04:45 +0000

[...] much success with them. I also linked to some other posts of mine regarding their usage. Click here and here. Now let me further explain how I use them. Here’s a picture of an Elkonin box with [...]

Comment on Hey Black Child by Eugene Useni Perkins by Special Ed.

Special Ed. — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 17:30:45 +0000

Carmeysha I loved that poem as a child. I remember the first time I heard it I just knew that black child was me because I did not know who I was or where I was going. I think a whole generation of black children may have very well felt the same way. Did you ever get a chance to meet him?

Comment on She Came Back For the Book! (or So Worth It!) by Special Ed.

Special Ed. — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 17:29:22 +0000

Marty that sounds wonderful. I am so happy for Zack. What books are you reading. I am really happy that our president was re-elected. I was a little nervous for awhile there. So happy we will have four more years. He accomplished so much in his short time as president. Imagine what more he could have accomplished if he wouldn’t have been fought so hard.

Comment on She Came Back For the Book! (or So Worth It!) by maryt82

maryt82 — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 06:31:51 +0000

Speaking of books, I started a book club for my LD/ADHD students. They can choose to come in during their recess and we just read for fun. I have multiple copies of popular children’s novels and we will take turns reading aloud — all voluntary of course. I’m calling it “Zack’s Book Club”. It’s a long story, but Zack was the inspiration for the club. I told him today that he and I are the co-founders of this club. He was so excited and shared the news with his classroom teacher right away!
(Don’t know what your politicial affiliation is, but I am really happy that our president has been re-elected. He is so good for our country on a number of levels. I’m too wired to go to sleep tonight! Am so relieved.)

Comment on Hey Black Child by Eugene Useni Perkins by carmeysha

carmeysha — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 18:59:11 +0000

I remember Mrs.Perkins who was his wife and also my.first grade teacher making us recite this poem every morning! She was my favorite teacher and this poem Still do something to me.

Comment on What is Ellumenopea? by Special Ed.

Special Ed. — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 20:46:37 +0000

Richard if you will look, I answered your question right after you asked it. I take the time to acknowledge everyone’s questions. No, I do not know Useni Perkins.

Comment on What is Ellumenopea? by Richard majors

Richard majors — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 18:19:54 +0000

no one has ever taken the time to answer my last email…if i no hear from someone soon,how do i unsubscribe?

Comment on Elkonin Boxes (Continued) by maryt82

maryt82 — Sat, 03 Nov 2012 18:04:02 +0000

How sad. Sorry to hear of your husband’s loss, and yes, you do think of how short life is when you lose a loved one.

Comment on Happy Halloween! by maryt82

maryt82 — Sat, 03 Nov 2012 18:02:32 +0000

Hope you also enjoyed Oct31st! My son is seven and still enjoys it so much.

Comment on She Came Back For the Book! (or So Worth It!) by Special Ed.

Special Ed. — Sat, 27 Oct 2012 17:14:36 +0000

When I first began lending books, I was very nervous. I have lost a few along the way but consider it all worth it.

Comment on Making Much Progress by Special Ed.

Special Ed. — Sat, 27 Oct 2012 17:13:26 +0000

Ok, I ‘ll write a post about it later on today.

Comment on She Came Back For the Book! (or So Worth It!) by maryt82

maryt82 — Sat, 27 Oct 2012 15:02:12 +0000

I like your comment “it’s only one book.” My books are so precious to me, but I often remind myself that I have to trust that the kids will bring them back when they ask to borrow them. Those books are only valuable when they are shared with the children — that was the purpose of getting them in the first place. And you know what? I don’t think I’ve lost one yet. The kids do bring them back in one piece, and it gives me pleasure to know that my books are giving them so much enjoyment and improving their reading skills at the same time.

Comment on Making Much Progress by maryt82

maryt82 — Sat, 27 Oct 2012 14:48:23 +0000

What a wonderful story. I too have taught so many children (from K-8) who struggle with dyslexia. I use the Wilson Reading System (based on the Orton-Gillingham method) and have seen lots of success with it. I am glad you are trying to reach this eighth grader and have found success with the blocks you mentioned. I have never heard of them. Can you give more of a description of how they are used?

Comment on I Won!!! by Special Ed.

Special Ed. — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 06:56:59 +0000

It sure is. I’m going to try to pick them up tomorrow or Monday. I am over the moon crazy happy!

Comment on I Won!!! by Angel Read

Angel Read — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 03:26:23 +0000

Congratulations! That sure is a lot of books!