Have you or your students made SMART goals? SMART is a goal-setting acronym that stands for Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Time-bound. SMART goals help us become more productive by providing guidelines on what to do and when to get it done. When your goals have these characteristics, you are much likelier to achieve them. […]
A bullet journal dot grid printable can be a great way to get started with bullet journaling especially at the start of the new year. A bullet journal is a customizable and interactive notebook that you use to organize your daily life. It’s more than just a planner, diary, or notepad because it contains all […]
Goal setting and mood charts for kids can be helpful tools for children and adults alike. You can download a FREE copy of a star goal and mood chart at the bottom of this blog post. What is the Purpose of a Mood Chart for Kids? A mood chart for kids can provide a visual […]
Students love to set goals and it can help them succeed in school. Pointing your students towards a future and helping them achieve their dreams helps motivate them in many ways. We love to see our students succeed! This goal setting worksheet for students PDF is a FREE download that you can access at the […]
Goal settings for students is a critical skills that needs to be taught. When students set goals and learn from them, it can help lead to increased motivation, accomplishments, and personal satisfaction. Think about a time that you set a goal for yourself. Perhaps it was to create a new lesson, start a new activity […]
Do you set goals for yourself? Lose 20 pounds? Read more? Stay on top of paperwork all year long? It all sounds great day one but then gets overwhelming quickly when perhaps you do not make as much progress as you thought and you give up. Sometimes children do the same thing. They might have […]
Are you looking to help your students achieve their goals? Did you know that research indicates that students with disabilities who are more self-determined achieve education-related goals at a higher rate? Not only does encouraging self-determination for students with disabilities help them to reach their goals, it also results in more positive employment, community participation, […]
Writing SMART Goals for Adaptive Equipment When it comes to the use of adaptive equipment, it is very important to have high standards for goal writing and data collection. Adaptive equipment spans across a huge range from gait trainers to pencil grips with everything in between. How many times have you seen adaptive equipment that […]
How to Integrate Therapy Goals Into The Curriculum Curriculum refers to the lessons and materials that students will interact with to reach educational goals. Most elementary and high schools follow a specific curriculum for each subject. In general, a curriculum includes goals, instructional methodology, materials and assessments to measure progress. Therapy goals can be established […]
It is that time of year again when annual reviews will slowly start to begin. Here are 5 things to do before you write an IEP goal: 1. Check present levels of performance – Perform a new evaluation if it is necessary. Determine the student’s strengths and weaknesses. When you formulate a goal try to […]