Teaching Social-Emotional Skills to Special Needs Students
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Which of the following is NOT a tool or strategy used by the teacher to manage her classroom and support her students' learning?

  • Using token boards to encourage good behavior
  • Implementing a strict discipline system with harsh consequences (correct)
  • Teaching emotional regulation and self-awareness
  • Creating a social contract with her students

    • What is the primary reason the teacher emphasizes teaching emotional regulation and self-awareness to her students?

  • To make them more compliant and obedient in the classroom
  • To ensure they are prepared for future schooling
  • To improve their academic performance
  • To help them cope with their lack of prior school experience (correct)

    • What is the purpose of the token boards used by the teacher?

  • To reward students for good behavior and motivation (correct)
  • To punish students for misbehavior
  • To help students with time management
  • To track students' academic progress

    • Which of the following is an example of an activity used by the teacher to help students identify and understand their emotions?

    <p>Playing a game of charades to practice recognizing and expressing emotions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the teacher create a calm and supportive environment in her classroom?

    <p>By incorporating breathing exercises and positive affirmations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the teacher's background in human design?

    <p>Manifesting Generator</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the teacher's primary focus in her classroom?

    <p>Social-emotional development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the teacher's approach to teaching behavior reinforcement?

    <p>Focusing on positive reinforcement and rewarding good behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the teacher's plan for the upcoming school year?

    <p>Transition to a different grade level and subject area.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of the teacher's new social media community?

    <p>To connect with other educators and share experiences.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of the teacher's book club?

    <p>To create a supportive community for like-minded individuals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the teacher learn to write IEPs?

    <p>By observing other teachers and seeking guidance from mentors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the teacher's opinion on the current state of IEP writing education in California?

    <p>It should be included as a separate program during post-bachelor degree studies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference in education systems between California and Nevada?

    <p>The requirements for teacher credentialing and professional development.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using miniature token boards for special classes and other activities?

    <p>To reinforce positive behavior and encourage participation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the date June 1st?

    <p>The date when the book club will introduce a new book.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    The Teacher's Background and Experience

    • The teacher is a manifesting generator in human design and has been teaching social-emotional skills to kindergarten to second-grade students with special needs.
    • She moved to Las Vegas and started teaching in a new school, and has been documenting her journey on her podcast and social media.
    • She has been teaching behavior reinforcement to her students, who have had minimal to no prior school experience.

    Classroom Management and Tools

    • The teacher uses various tools and strategies to manage her classroom and support her students' learning, including:
      • Creating a social contract with her students to establish expectations and consequences.
      • Teaching emotional regulation and self-awareness through activities such as "how would you feel" anchor charts and emotion cards.
      • Using token boards to encourage good behavior and positive reinforcement.
      • Creating a calm and supportive environment through breathing exercises and positive affirmations.
    • She also uses visual aids and interactive activities to engage her students and make learning fun.

    Teaching Emotional Regulation and Self-Awareness

    • The teacher emphasizes the importance of teaching emotional regulation and self-awareness to her students, as many of them lack these skills due to their background and lack of prior school experience.
    • She uses various activities and strategies to help her students identify and understand their emotions, including:
      • Creating an "anchor chart" to identify and label different emotions.
      • Playing a "charades game" to practice recognizing and expressing emotions.
      • Using "emotion cards" to help students identify and understand different emotions.
    • She also encourages her students to take responsibility for their emotions and actions, and to make better choices.

    Token Boards and Positive Reinforcement

    • The teacher uses token boards as a positive reinforcement system to encourage good behavior and motivate her students.
    • Students earn tokens for demonstrating good behavior, such as sitting on their dot, and can trade them in for rewards.
    • The teacher also uses miniature token boards for specials classes and other activities outside of the regular classroom.

    Future Plans and New Opportunities

    • The teacher is excited to share that she will be taking on a new teaching opportunity in the next school year, which will be a "dream come true" for her.
    • She will be teaching a new grade level and subject area, and is looking forward to the challenge and opportunity to grow as a teacher.
    • She is also launching a new high-vibe community off of social media, where she will share more about her teaching experiences and offer support and resources to other educators.### Community and Book Club
    • The speaker wants to create a tight-knit community with high-vibe individuals, separate from Instagram.
    • A brand new book will be introduced in the book club on June 1st.

    Education and Experience

    • The speaker has a post-bachelor degree from California, but was not taught how to write IEPs (Individualized Education Programs) in credentialing school.
    • The speaker is self-taught in writing IEPs, with the help of amazing mentors.
    • The speaker has written 2 IEPs so far and has 2 more to complete for the school year.

    Comparison of Education Systems

    • The speaker has taught in both California and Nevada.
    • The speaker will discuss the differences in education systems between the two states in a future comparison.
    • The speaker questions why IEP writing is not a separate program in California, despite having additional schooling.

    The Teacher's Background and Experience

    • The teacher, a manifesting generator in human design, has experience teaching social-emotional skills to kindergarten to second-grade students with special needs.
    • She has been documenting her teaching journey on her podcast and social media after moving to Las Vegas and starting a new school.

    Classroom Management and Tools

    • The teacher creates a social contract with students to establish expectations and consequences.
    • She teaches emotional regulation and self-awareness using "how would you feel" anchor charts and emotion cards.
    • Token boards are used to encourage good behavior and positive reinforcement.
    • Breathing exercises and positive affirmations create a calm and supportive environment.
    • Visual aids and interactive activities engage students and make learning fun.

    Teaching Emotional Regulation and Self-Awareness

    • The teacher emphasizes teaching emotional regulation and self-awareness due to students' lack of prior experience.
    • She uses activities like creating an "anchor chart" to identify and label different emotions.
    • The "charades game" helps students practice recognizing and expressing emotions.
    • "Emotion cards" aid students in identifying and understanding different emotions.
    • Students are encouraged to take responsibility for their emotions and actions.

    Token Boards and Positive Reinforcement

    • Token boards are used as a positive reinforcement system to encourage good behavior.
    • Students earn tokens for demonstrating good behavior, like sitting on their dot, and trade them in for rewards.
    • Miniature token boards are used for specials classes and other activities outside the regular classroom.

    Future Plans and New Opportunities

    • The teacher will take on a new teaching opportunity in the next school year, teaching a new grade level and subject area.
    • She is excited for the challenge and opportunity to grow as a teacher.
    • A new high-vibe community will be launched, separate from social media, to share teaching experiences and offer support to educators.

    Community and Book Club

    • The speaker aims to create a tight-knit community with high-vibe individuals, separate from Instagram.
    • A brand new book will be introduced in the book club on June 1st.

    Education and Experience

    • The speaker holds a post-bachelor degree from California but was not taught how to write IEPs in credentialing school.
    • The speaker is self-taught in writing IEPs, aided by amazing mentors.
    • Two IEPs have been written so far, with two more to complete for the school year.

    Comparison of Education Systems

    • The speaker has taught in both California and Nevada.
    • A future comparison will discuss the differences in education systems between the two states.
    • The speaker questions why IEP writing is not a separate program in California, despite additional schooling.

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    A teacher shares her experience teaching social-emotional skills to kindergarten to second-grade students with special needs. She documents her journey and teaches behavior reinforcement techniques. Learn about her approach to classroom management and tools.

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