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Derrick Vicars commented on Hillary Brumer's blog post Use Technology to help Students Love Literacy!Martianne Stanger commented on Hillary Brumer's blog post Great Websites to use with Students for Halloween Fun"I think you just helped me out for when I need quiet time tomorrow. My kdis will enjoy this. Thank you."
Tammy Hadley commented on Hillary Brumer's blog post Reel movies for Real needs"I wish we had these here ... would love to take my son to a movie.. he has never been to one..."
Hillary Brumer commented on Tammy Hadley's blog post weighted lap pads"It's a great page- I follow it and the weighted lap pads are a great tool for students with sensory needs! I love the fabrics and options!"
Martianne Stanger commented on Hillary Brumer's blog post What to do when it rains?"I say go outside! I actually wrote about this at http://signaturemoms.com/2011/08/12/a-rainy-day-bucket-list-10-all-ages-ways-to-play-outside-on-a-rainy-day/ if you want to see my dieas."
Sue Schuelke commented on Hillary Brumer's blog post Summer Sensations-what makes you happy?"My parents live in Door County, Wisconsin, the "tip of the thumb". I, like you, love to spend time at the Lake Michigan shore. The blue of the water, the sound of the waves and seagulls, the color of the sunset, the feel…"
Hillary Brumer commented on Tobi Isaacs's blog post My Favorite Summer Sensation is the Sand on my Feet!"Tobi! I thought I was the only one that loved to lobster it up in the shower! Love this! If we tune into our own sensory needs, imagine what we can do for our students when we tune into theirs?"
Hillary Brumer posted a blog postSummer Sensations-what makes you happy?
Many times, a sensation of Summer can be more than just touching and feeling. It can be seeing, hearing, smelling, or even tasting. For me, what brings me back to earth and keeps me centered is the ocean. I live not that far from the ocean, but for me, it's not close enough. Ideally, I would love to have a house within walking distance, or on the ocean. But since I can't afford such a notion, I make it a point to go to the beach - especially in the Summer - to get my sensory needs met. Below…See More
Hillary Brumer posted a blog postGet fit with Wii fit bundle!
Nothing is better than actually going outside to play. Sometimes, Mother Nature can get in the way of that. There are some great ways to stay fit by using technology. One of my favorites is using the Wii and Wii Fit.School Specialty offers a classroom Wii Fit bundle that is bound to get kiddos up and moving! The Physical Therapist in our district uses…See More
Marisol Cruz P. commented on Hillary Brumer's blog post Reel movies for Real needs"This is wonderful. We need more of reel movies for real needs."
Sandy Williams commented on Hillary Brumer's blog post What to do when it rains?"I have always been a "crafty" person and have wanted my children to enjoy arts and crafts. on rainy days we would do simple projects together.
Creating was not limited to paper and crayons we would also bake. We would bake foods that you…"
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- Teacher, Subject Matter Expert, Other
- Place of Work
- Regional School Unit 21
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- http://rsu21atspecialist.wordpress.com
- This is why I am passionate about special needs.
- I am passionate about special needs because I feel that all students, regardless of ability, possess the capacity to learn. Providing the supports and strategies so that learners with special needs can be successful is something I have always made sure I did as a teacher. Now, as an Assistive Technology Specialist, I am committed to providing technological solutions to learners with special needs that continue to build on their successes, give independence, and give educators a tool or resource towards accomplishing the aforementioned goals.
- Skills: these are areas where I have expertise and might be able to help others.
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- Needs: these are areas where I have questions and will be looking to learn from others.
- INTEGRATIVE THERAPIES, RESOURCES, VISUAL MOTOR
- The most valuable piece of advice I would offer to others regarding special needs.
- Be patient. Never stop learning about emerging curriculum and technologies. Know your students and families well. Make time to unplug and recharge. Know when to move on. Love what you do.
- What I hope to gain from My Special Needs Network
- I hope to gain connections to other educators and resources to help improve student learning for the students in RSU 21 with special needs. I have ordered curriculum, supplies, and some motor and sensory solutions from School Speciality in the past, and have been pleased with the results. I am hopeful that the connections made via the Special Needs Network will be mutually beneficial.
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Great Websites to use with Students for Halloween Fun
Posted on October 22, 2012 at 8:00am 1 Comment 1 Like
Halloween is here and the season of Ghosts, Pumpkins, Bats, and Cats is around.
From my friend Keith Ferrell at Tech-Happy, there are three sites he references that will keep kiddos engaged, motivated, and if using an interactive whiteboard- active.
The Kidz Page features Halloween games and downloadable…
Continue Summer Sensations-what makes you happy?
Posted on July 18, 2011 at 11:30am 1 Comment 1 Like
Many times, a sensation of Summer can be more than just touching and feeling. It can be seeing, hearing, smelling, or even tasting. For me, what brings me back to earth and keeps me centered is the ocean. I live not that far from the ocean, but for me, it's not close enough. Ideally, I would love to have a house within walking distance, or on the ocean. But since I can't afford such a notion, I make it a point to go to the beach - especially in the Summer - to get my sensory needs met. Below…
Continue Get fit with Wii fit bundle!
Posted on June 28, 2011 at 9:30am 0 Comments 0 Likes
Nothing is better than actually going outside to play. Sometimes, Mother Nature can get in the way of that. There are some great ways to stay fit by using technology. One of my favorites is using the Wii and Wii Fit.
School Specialty offers a classroom Wii Fit bundle that is bound to get kiddos up and moving!
The Physical Therapist in…
Continue Reel movies for Real needs
Posted on June 23, 2011 at 10:30am 5 Comments 0 Likes
Of course it's raining-again...after a 7 day stretch of gorgeous sunshine, it's raining, which makes me think of seeing a movie. However, with a child with Autism or Special Needs, this is not always practical. Many theaters do not offer child-friendly movies. Sometimes the sound is so loud it is painful, or the lights being off scares a child, or even being able to access the seating in the theater is difficult. Until now.
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