Eunice Kennedy Shriver: Founder of Special Olympics

Eunice Kennedy Shriver, Founder of Special Olympics: Dead at 88
We bid farewell to a very special women today. Eunice Kennedy Shriver, fifth child of Rose and Joseph Kennedy, passed away at 88. Mrs. Shriver founded Special Olympics and was a staunch pro-life democrat and Roman Catholic. She worked tirelessly to further the cause of the special needs child, especially the mentally impaired. Read on..

School Policies on Bathroom Breaks: Health Issues

Going to the bathroom is a physical need, not a privilege. Many schools are setting policies about when and if students may use the bathroom. Here's the school's perspective, the student's perspective and how parents can help. Very relevant information for parents of children with kidney or bladder problems, juvenile diabetes and special needs children. School Policy Issue: Bathroom Passes, Restroom Privileges

Free Printable Math Tools

The best way to teach math concepts is to demonstrate with hands-on math manipulatives. Here are hundreds of free printable cut and paste math manipulative tools: fraction bars,base ten blocks, clocks play money and more. Free Printable Math Activities

Free Printable Handwriting Worksheets, Cursive, Print

Handwriting skills are less commonly taught now with the advent of word processors and computers. School curriculum still requires some instruction, especially for special needs kids. The physical act of handwriting can be challenging. Here are internet resources to help. If you need free printable cursive, penmanship and printing practice pages, look here. Free Printable Handwriting Worksheets

Free Printable File Folder Games

Free Printable File Folder Games File folder games can be created to teach any content area: phonics,math,writing,language arts,science,social studies and more. File folder games are perfect for homeschool, tutoring, special education and preschool centers. Here are hundreds of free printable file folder games. free printable file folder games

Hands on Math Manipulatives for Math Instruction

Student-Made Abacus for Hands On Math Instruction Describes how to make a simple cheap abacus for student use in math. Use for place value, carrying in addition, borrowing in subtraction, decimals, positive and negative numbers, and number lines. Perfect for special needs kids. Here's how

Free Printable Cut and Color Phonics Readers

Free Printable Cut and Color Leveled Reader Booklets
30+ free printable phonics, spelling, reading and content area booklets; grade-leveled for easy use by parents, caregivers and grandparents as well as teachers. Save hundreds on summer tutoring with free internet printable lesson plans! Click here...

Free Printable Math Lessons and Activities

Websites for Free Math Help Internet websites that offer free math tutoring, lessons and tools. Lots of free printable worksheets,games and activities. Basic math, fractions, decimals, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, calculus and more. Good sites for students, teachers, parents and home school. Excellent free resources for CI, LD kids, special needs students and special education programs. Click here

Learning Games for Special Needs Students

How to Plan Summer Tutoring for Children Summer approaches and kids are delighted, but as adults, we know that time away from studies can take it's toll on skills gained over the school year. Here's a guide for parents to help students practice skills over the summer. Read on.

Free Printable Money Math Lesson Plans, Life Skills Lessons

Free Printable Money Math Lesson Plans--Life Skills, Banking, Shopping Free Printable Math and Money lesson plans, games, activities, projects, cut and paste, flashcards and worksheets. Teach coin counting, adding, making change, multiplication, division, banking, balancing a checkbook, calculating sales, discounts and shopping. Read on