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The International Dyslexia Association Promoting literacy through research, education and advocacy IDEA - Building The Legacy of IDEA 2004 Special Education News | specialednews.com Home | Learning Disabilities Association of America 82 Clever and Creative Fred & Friends Products I'm sure you've come across Fred & Friend products before at your local indie store and might not have even known it. Last weekend I was cruising around town and stopped at an indie store only to find one whole corner of the place dedicated to Fred & Friend products. It was heavenly. I stood there for probably more than a half hour laughing and checking out all their cool stuff. A lot of creativity goes into the making of these products, and I think part of that cleverness is shown in the name of the product and the slogan. It's really a hoot flipping through their catalog and I often find myself posing the question: "How in heavens name did they think of that?". Which one's your favorite? Disclaimer: the images you're about to view may not be suitable for all audiences. the OH! conversational paperclips the hot buttered desk accessory! there’s no esc for flies! bigger, better, louder, cooler who says dusting can’t be fun? we ALL need a foot in the door rude, chewed refrigerator magnets

Dyslexia the Gift. Information and Help for Dyslexia Classroom Resources Home › Classroom Resources Grades K – 12 | Student Interactive Venn Diagram This interactive tool allows students to create Venn diagrams that contain two or three overlapping circles, enabling them to organize their information logically. Grades 3 – 12 | Mobile App Word Mover Word Mover allows children and teens to create "found poetry" by choosing from word banks and existing famous works; additionally, users can add new words to create a piece of poetry by moving/manipulating the text. Grades 3 – 12 | Student Interactive Trading Card Creator This tool provides a fun and useful way to explore a variety of topics such as a character in a book, a person or place from history, or even a physical object. Go to Lesson Plans Grades 2 – 5 | Lesson Plan Bringing Economic Vocabulary to Life Through Video Posters Imagine if vocabulary could come alive with the click of a button! Grades 6 – 8 | Lesson Plan E-pals Around the World Grades K – 2 | Lesson Plan Grades 8 – 12 | Lesson Plan

Helping Children with Learning Disabilities: Tips for Parents Practical Parenting Tips for Home and School When it comes to learning disabilities, look at the big picture All children need love, encouragement, and support, and for kids with learning disabilities, such positive reinforcement can help ensure that they emerge with a strong sense of self-worth, confidence, and the determination to keep going even when things are tough. In searching for ways to help children with learning disabilities, remember that you are looking for ways to help them help themselves. Always remember that the way you behave and respond to challenges has a big impact on your child. Tips for dealing with your child’s learning disability Keep things in perspective. Focus on strengths, not just weaknesses Your child is not defined by his or her learning disability. Helping children with learning disabilities tip 1: Take charge of your child's education Tips for communicating with your child’s school: Being a vocal advocate for your child can be challenging. Related Articles

LD OnLine: The world's leading website on learning disabilities and ADHD Drinking Games | The Social Feed Have fun with The Webtender's collection of drinking games, but be extremely careful if you play any these games, especially the ones with high buzz factors. The collection was created as an aid to responsible adults who know their limits (and not to cross them) when it comes to drinking, and not to promote this kind of drinking behavior. You should of course be of legal drinking age if you want to play these games with beer or drinks, but anyone can play these games with non-alcoholic beverages as well. To view an entire collection of Drinking Games and more visit The Webtender: And remember, always drink responsibly! For more awesome games visit The Webtender: Do you Like this?

Epilepsy at School: Care, Safety, Stigma, Learning Disabilities, and More Why do I need to register or sign in for WebMD to save? We will provide you with a dropdown of all your saved articles when you are registered and signed in. Going to school can be stressful for children with epilepsy. In many cases, these fears turn out to be unfounded. Recommended Related to Epilepsy Epilepsy in Children Watching your child have his or her first seizure was probably one of the most frightening moments of your life. Read the Epilepsy in Children article > > But while it would be nice if every teacher, coach, nurse, and principal in the country was well-informed about epilepsy, unfortunately this isn't the case. "Parents of children with epilepsy need to get educated about the condition," says William R. Take the Initiative With Your Child's School The best way to prevent misunderstandings about epilepsy at school is to step in early. Continue reading below... "Your daughter could be back in the classroom in thirty minutes," Turk says.

25 Beautifully Illustrated Thought-Provoking Questions 405 Flares Facebook 137 Twitter 5 Google+ 194 StumbleUpon 1 Pin It Share 68 68 405 Flares × A question that makes you think is worth asking… At the cusp of a new day, week, month, or year, most of us take a little time to reflect on our lives by looking back over the past and ahead into the future. We ponder the successes, failures and standout events that are slowly scripting our life’s story. Remember, these questions have no right or wrong answers. Here’s a sample of 25 recent thought questions posted on the site: Few extra questions Thank you for visiting, we hope you find our site, enjoyable, informative and educational.