Resources+for+Teachers,+Parents+and+Students

//Websites with Resources for Teachers, Parents and Students//
Resources are an important component in creating a successful classroom environment, no matter what the teachers or students abilities. A well though out selection and use of recourses contributes to achieving teaching and learning. Through the use of resources, students are able to develop a better understanding of a topic, teachers are able to help students if and when it is needed and adapt teaching methods around the student’s success. Following are some websites that have useful resources for teachers, parents and students.

//[|SEN Teacher]-// This website has teaching resources for teachers and students. It has printable worksheets, information and games for maths and literacy and also photo cards, feeling bubbles, expression cards and behaviour charts. These resources are mainly for primary school use but could be used for all ages.

//[|Internet Special Education Resources: Special Education and Learning Disabilities Resources] -// This website has lots of information on resources for students, teachers and parents. It includes autism, ADHD and dyslexia related products, therapeutic products, help for children with learning difficulties and physical limitations, school system aids, and reading methods.

//[|K-3 Teacher Resources] -// This website does cost to access most of the resources but there are some that are free to download or receive a sample. It includes heaps of charts, worksheets, books, cards, posters and templates for primary school children up to year 3.

[|Luminosity] - This website is to help you improve your memory, concentration and creativity. It is free to join and has a variety of brain training games for teachers, students and parents. Myers states that “children with ADHD typically have impairment of functions such as concentration, memory, impulse control, processing speed and an inability to follow directions.” Changes in how the brain works and even looks like can be altered through the use of cognitive exercises (Myers). There are many other at home methods and games that children and adults can take part in to improve their skills.

References: Myers, Dr R., //5 Simple Concentration Building Techniques for Kids with ADHD//, retrieved from, http://www.empoweringparents.com/Five-Simple-Brain-Exercise-Activities-for-Your-ADHD-Child.php#


 * JACK (1996) feat. Robin Williams**



This movie is a remarkable story about a young boy who is born with a genetic disorder that causes him to age four times faster than a normal person and at the age of 10, Jack physically resembles a 40 year old man. Fearing ridicule from the outside world, Jack's parents have home-schooled him most of his life, until one day, Jack's determination to be treated as a normal child sees him go to public school for the very first time. Jack embarks on a journey where he encounters the tough times young school children can face, teasing, bullying, even isolation. But what Jack never saw coming was something far greater than torment. Jack experienced life long friendship.

For anyone who hasn't seen the above movie already, I recommend you do so, pronto!! The movie "Jack" can be used by teachers as a resource for themselves to gather ideas, and can also be used as a resource for the students. It's a great movie that kids will love!! What I love most about this movie is the fact that besides having a caring teacher, all it took was for one student in the class to accept Jack just the way he was before more students grew to love Jack as well. This movie is a wonderful example of how teachers or students can draw on the talents of one individual to make them feel wanted, needed, gifted and special.

GREAT MOVIE!!!