What will happen to my child’s IEP?
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What will happen to my child’s IEP?

We as parents of special needs children have many challenges that we are facing during this time of crisis. With many of the schools across the country closed, many parents are now tasked with implementing school at home. But what about parents of special needs children? Yes, we are also in that boat of implementing school at home but our children are also losing valuable access to therapy services. These services are usually protected under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) that puts the student’s IEP in place. What can I do about losing IEP services? IDEA or Section 504 of the Rehabiliation Act don’t specifically address school closures of this length. However, IDEA mandates that all eligible students still have a right to…

Simple Rainbow Printable Pack for Kids

Simple Rainbow Printable Pack for Kids

These free printable rainbow pages for kids can be used for coloring activities, fingerpainting, and other simple art projects. It also includes options to teach how to spell and write the word rainbow.  What’s included in the Rainbow Pack Rainbows in two styles Sign Language Trace Letter Formation Multisensory Ideas for the Rainbow Printable Pack You can use several different textures for the rainbow: Fingerpaint QTIP painting You can also use it combination with: Noah’s Ark Printable Pack St. Patrick’s Day DOWNLOAD HERE If your city is participating in a Rainbow Hunt, this is also a great way to get involved!

Getting Your Home Exterior Summer Ready

It might sound a bit strange, but as soon as the sun starts breaking through those wintery clouds, people have an urge to clean and make the outside of their homes neat too.  At first, it can seem overwhelming because there is just so much to do. But it can be broken down into manageable chunks pretty quickly.  Photo by Martin Kníže on Unsplash Make a List There is something so satisfying about writing a list of achievable goals. Even more so when you are able to tick them off. So take a walk around the outside of the house and write down everything that you think you want to do, or the maintenance that needs to be done.  Greenery One of the first things…

Creating A Home That Takes Much Less Effort To Clean

There’s no such thing as a home that you won’t need to clean and take care of. Having a smarter cleaning schedule can make it feel relatively easier to take care of. However, that’s not all you can do. You can make choices in how you decorate and improve the home itself that also makes it a lot easier to manage, therefore making it less work on yourself. Here are a few ways to do just that. Link to Photo – CC0 License Make use of more storage spaces Not all clutter is simply garbage left lying around. In fact, most of it is likely to be items that are temporarily out of the spot they’re supposed to be in. Maximizing the storage in your…

Future Proofing Your Home in 2020

It’s 2020, and many industries are evolving faster than ever before. One thing that will do you the world of good is ensuring your home is future proof. Not only will this ensure you can live in and enjoy your home for the foreseeable future, but that it’s actually possible to sell your home in the future if you want to do that. You don’t need to transform your home into a fully automated robot house like that episode of The Simpsons, but there are a few changes you can make to ensure your home is future proof.  Invest In Super Speed Internet Start by looking at super speed internet. If you work from home or conduct business from home then this could do a…

Homeschool tips to set your child up for success

Parents everywhere have suddenly found themselves required to homeschool their children due to the nationwide school closures, and it’s only natural that this has come as a shock to many families, both parents and children alike. Thankfully, the internet is at our disposal, and we can now access homeschooling UK resources easily. Perhaps your child’s school even has a dedicated website or online learning area where materials will be shared and progress monitored. Let’s take a look at some ways to make your homeschooling journey a success, whether it is a temporary measure during the pandemic, or something the family will continue to pursue into the future.  Create a Routine  The first and most important thing when embarking on a homeschooling UK journey is to…