Articles written by Karen Plumley
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Make-Your-Own Meal Night
Stay-at-home parents don't have to make a gourmet feast every night. A make-your-own meal night can provide a night off and teach kids to be independent.
Aug 7, 2011
- Karen Plumley
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Caring for Other People's Children
How does a stay-at-home parent handle the many complex issues common to caring for other people's children?
Aug 4, 2011
- Karen Plumley
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The Preschool Playdate on a Budget
Families on a budget can host wonderfully creative and inexpensive playdates for their preschool children.
Aug 4, 2011
- Karen Plumley
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Aggressive Behavior in Autistic Children – Anger and Tantrums
Is your autistic child having violent temper tantrums? Is he exhibiting aggressive behaviors at school? Help dissuade aggression in children with autism.
Feb 25, 2011
- Karen Plumley
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Discipline Techniques for the Child With ADHD
Help your child with ADHD improve behavior through sound and proven discipline techniques.
Feb 15, 2011
- Karen Plumley
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How to Deal with Common Tax Penalties
This article lists some of the most common U.S. tax penalties and tips on how to cope with them.
Feb 15, 2011
- Karen Plumley
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Detecting Speech Problems in Toddlers
Young children can begin to experience early difficulties in speech and language development. Can parents detect speech problems in toddlers?
Feb 3, 2011
- Karen Plumley
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Parenting Help for Autism
Parents of autistic children will need services and resources for autism. There are many online autism forums, support groups and agencies that can help.
Feb 3, 2011
- Karen Plumley
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Autistic Kids' Clothing and Children With SPD
Kids with autism and SPD sometimes are extremely sensitive about their clothing. Where can parents find soft, comfortable autistic kids' clothes?
Jan 25, 2011
- Karen Plumley
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Interactive Math Bulletin Board Ideas
Teachers can make their math bulletin boards interactive with removable numbers/equations. Below are some easy math bulletin board ideas for the classroom.
Jan 24, 2011
- Karen Plumley
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My Child Has No Friends
When a child has no friends it can be very concerning to parents. How can a parent help a child improve her social skills and make friendships?
Jan 21, 2011
- Karen Plumley
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Free Tax Programs Online – Free Tax Prep Software Websites
Save some money by using free online tax programs this winter and get your taxes done before tax day in April. Check these free tax prep software websites.
Jan 21, 2011
- Karen Plumley
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Test Anxiety – Symptoms, Causes and Solutions
Children with learning disabilities may develop symptoms of test anxiety. Kids who are afraid to take tests will need creative solutions for taking exams.
Jan 20, 2011
- Karen Plumley
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Life Skills Training for the Autistic Child
Autistic children need to be taught basic life skills that are often taken for granted. Kids with autism need help with safety, communication, self-care.
Jan 20, 2011
- Karen Plumley
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My Child Won't Eat Anything
Toddlers and children can be picky eaters. But when a child won't eat anything, it could be a symptom of sensory processing (sensory integration) disorder.
Jan 17, 2011
- Karen Plumley
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Pandora Bracelet Designs
A Pandora bracelet can be a great gift for a girlfriend, wife, mom or daughter. Here are some inspiring Pandora bracelet designs and tips.
Jan 13, 2011
- Karen Plumley
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Choosing a Preschool Program for Kids With Cerebral Palsy
Preschool is an important beginning for little ones with special needs. This article gives tips on choosing a preschool for a child with cerebral palsy.
Jan 11, 2011
- Karen Plumley
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Kids' Eyesight – Detecting Vision Problems in Young Children
Keep an eye on kids' eyesight. The earlier a problem is detected, the more prepared families will be. Some vision problems can be halted or improved.
Jan 11, 2011
- Karen Plumley
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My Child is Afraid of Everything
Is your child anxious and fearful all the time? When parents find themselves saying, "My child is afraid of everything!" it may be time to seek help.
Jan 11, 2011
- Karen Plumley
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Free Social Story Templates
Teachers and parents can use social story templates in order to teach their children with autism about appropriate social skills and behavior.
Jan 7, 2011
- Karen Plumley
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50 Graduation Quotes and Inspirational Sayings for the Graduate
Quotes appropriate for a student's graduation include inspirational sayings about success, education, dreams and life's exciting journey.
Jan 6, 2011
- Karen Plumley
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Bulletin Board Decorations – Borders, Sets for Classroom Displays
Find websites where teachers can get free bulletin board decorations and ideas for classroom displays. Find classroom bulletin board borders and sets.
Jan 5, 2011
- Karen Plumley
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Valentine's Day Gifts Kids Can Make
Have young kids make their own Valentine's Day gifts using affordable craft items and their own imaginations this February.
Jan 4, 2011
- Karen Plumley
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Free Printables and Resources for Autism
Where can a teacher find free printables and resources online for students with autism? Teachers can use these free autism resources in the classroom.
Dec 30, 2010
- Karen Plumley
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Famous People With Special Needs
Teachers can use this list of famous, highly productive people with disabilities from past and present to motivate students with special educational needs.
Dec 28, 2010
- Karen Plumley
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Teaching Social Skills to Autistic Children
Children with autism need social skills explicitly taught to them. Teaching social skills to autistic children will be an important part of their education.
Dec 28, 2010
- Karen Plumley
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MLK Day Activities for Kids
Celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. by hosting an MLK Day activity in the classroom or teaching your young children about Reverend King at home on January 15.
Dec 16, 2010
- Karen Plumley
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Sample Behavior Contracts
What is a behavior contract and how can it help students with emotional or behavioral issues in school? Included is a sample behavior contract.
Dec 15, 2010
- Karen Plumley
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Writing an IEP for Special Education – IEP Samples and Resources
Teachers will be part of the team responsible for writing and implementing an IEP plan. Where can teachers find IEP samples and resources?
Dec 3, 2010
- Karen Plumley
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Explaining Tourette Syndrome to Classmates and Peers
Tourette syndrome includes physical symptoms that can be disruptive in the classroom. How can teachers explain the disorder to classmates and peers?
Nov 30, 2010
- Karen Plumley
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When a Child is too Shy
How can you tell if a child is just shy or socially anxious? What are the symptoms of social anxiety? What can a teacher do for the overly shy student?
Nov 23, 2010
- Karen Plumley
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Sample Learning Contracts
What is a learning contract and how it can help a student with learning disabilities succeed in school. Included is a sample learning contract.
Nov 12, 2010
- Karen Plumley
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Black Friday Deals 2010
Where to find Black Friday ads and deals at Walmart, Kohl's, Loews and other major retailers in the U.S. on the day after Thanksgiving.
Nov 8, 2010
- Karen Plumley
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Facts About Students With Hearing Loss
Learn some important facts about children with hearing loss in order to provide the necessary academic support in the classroom.
Nov 5, 2010
- Karen Plumley
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Free Thanksgiving Printables and Games
Where to find unique, free Thanksgiving printables and games to incorporate into a children's school lesson plan or Turkey Day celebration.
Nov 3, 2010
- Karen Plumley
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Unique Ideas to Soothe Sensory Overload in Children
Sensory processing disorder (SPD) and autism go hand in hand. Here are some unique ideas to soothe sensory overload for children in the classroom.
Oct 27, 2010
- Karen Plumley
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Keeping a Child With ADHD Focused
Adult supervision, structure and simpler activities in the classroom or in peer groups will help kids with ADHD stay focused and increase attention.
Oct 26, 2010
- Karen Plumley
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Setting Behavior Limits in the Classroom
Teachers need to set clear and specific behavior limits in the classroom for students with special needs.
Oct 22, 2010
- Karen Plumley
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Steps to Make a Social Story – Sample Social Stories
Teachers can provide proper social skills and behaviors to kids with autism by using social stories. Here are steps to follow and sample social stories.
Oct 8, 2010
- Karen Plumley
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How to Use Social Stories Effectively
Ways in which to use social stories effectively in the classroom to eliminate unwanted behavior, encourage appropriate behavior, and enhance social skills.
Sep 30, 2010
- Karen Plumley
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Lunch Bunch Social Skills Activities
Here are some lunch bunch activities for improving students' social skills, and developing lasting friendships for school-aged kids with special needs.
Sep 29, 2010
- Karen Plumley
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How to Manage Stimming in the Classroom
Children with autism seek sensory stimulation ("stimming") in order to calm themselves down when they are upset. What is stimming and how is it managed?
Sep 17, 2010
- Karen Plumley
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ADHD and Classroom Accommodations
Here are some classroom accommodations and strategies to discourage problem behaviors in children with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Sep 10, 2010
- Karen Plumley
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The Angry Student
Students with issues in the classroom or at home may exhibit anger and hostility. How can a teacher help the angry student learn to cope more calmly?
Aug 31, 2010
- Karen Plumley
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How to Improve Poor Spelling
Students with poor spelling may have several issues that need to be addressed. Learn what causes poor spelling and how to improve spelling skills.
Aug 31, 2010
- Karen Plumley
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Learning Apathy in Students
What causes learning apathy in students and how to get kids motivated to learn and more enthusiastic about school.
Aug 31, 2010
- Karen Plumley
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Ten Ways to Improve Social Skills
Teachers can help students who struggle socially by fostering relationships in the classroom with these ten ideas for improving social skills.
Aug 23, 2010
- Karen Plumley
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OCD in the Classroom
When a student has obsessions and/or compulsions, it can interfere with schoolwork and life. Learn how to recognize common signs of OCD and provide support.
Jul 31, 2010
- Karen Plumley
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Educational Options for Struggling Students
When a student is struggling in school due to a learning disability or ADD, teachers and parents can try these creative educational options.
Jul 30, 2010
- Karen Plumley
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Disruptive Behavior in the Classroom
It is hard to teach when students are misbehaving and disrupt the entire classroom. Learn effective classroom strategies for disruptive behavior.
Jul 27, 2010
- Karen Plumley
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