Resources

Great Places to Learn More

Educators are always looking for new resources to support their work.

Books, websites, and videos, here are some of my favourite ones.

If you have others you think should be added to the list, please let me know at onebigclassroom@gmail.com.

This list of websites has the potential to be endless.

Here are just some of the excellent resources out there.

beingtwice-exceptional.blogspot.hk authored by Helen Trethewey, an expert on dyslexia and a learning difficulties in general. I had the privilege of sitting in on one of her talks during a SENIA conference in Hong Kong in 2019. She's amazing. This blog is FULL of incredible information, resources, links and articles.

https://www.readingrockets.org/ Reading Rockets is full of articles, apps, and webcasts all supporting learning difficulties and teaching in general, with advice for teachers and parents.

http://www.ldonline.org/ LD online is a self-expressed "leading website on learning disabilities, learning disorders and differences" with a special focus on ADHD; http://www.ldonline.org/article/Modeling_with_Technology_in_Mathematics offers virtual math manipulatives.

https://miraclemathcoaching.com/math-aids-for-students-with-adhd-part-1/ Miracle Math Coaching is specifically for students with ADHD.

At BitIRA, you can find resources that support teaching Math and Computer Science to Kids with Special Needs https://www.bitira.com/crypto-stem-for-kids-with-special-needs/

www.explorelearning.com Gizmos is good on a smart board but requires a membership. It offers robot predictions, graphing, etc.

https://www.edutopia.org/article/effective-technology-use-math-class Edutopia is all about using Math tech effectively.

http://www.duckduckmoose.com/educational-iphone-itouch-apps-for-kids/moose-math/ Moose Math for younger students this offers short engaging math activities for those with limited attention span .

http://www.zonesofregulation.com/index.html Zones of Regulation for supporting mindfulness, self-regulation and emotional control.

These videos are also web-based but they deserve their own spot.

I love these little videos by Brené Brown on different social attitudes and actions that can support or thwart individuals. They are perfect for initiating conversations around inclusion.

This first one on empathy would be great for staff and students: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Evwgu369Jw
The second, on blame would be more appropriate for our colleagues: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZWf2_2L2v8

Check out Shelley Moore for support when running working with staff or to introduce the topic of stigma or discrimination.

Have a look at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RYtUlU8MjlY
Use her website https://fivemooreminutes.com/about/ to further the discussion.

Parent Support & Organizations

A new section, but an important one. These organizations aim to help parents and others who work with children with special needs.

www.birthinjurycenter.org This organization aims to provide families with resources, information on birth injuries including how to create "a comprehensive plan, including supportive measures for the entire family [to help] you provide your child with the best care and assistance.

https://www.cerebralpalsyguide.com/ This is a link to an organization that works to raise awareness and provide support for families who have been impacted by Cerebral Palsy.

Your Recommendations

These are resources you've given a gold star. Thank you for reaching out and sharing them with me.

This first recommendation comes from a young reader, Claire. She loves Science and felt this was a great resource. I love that she reached out and asked to share this resource with others. Who doesn't love a site that promotes learning and recycling. Thank you Claire!

https://www.bottlestore.com/reusingplasticbottlescraftsandprojects

Let me know if you feel that something needs to be added.