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Using Errorless Resources to build new skills

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Have you ever heard of errorless learning? if not, your not alone! When I first came across this approach I was skeptical. How can learning take place without errors? But when I delved deeper I discovered that errorless learning activities can be a valuable resource in Special Ed Classrooms.

Imagine tasks that don’t have a wrong answer and only successful completion, sounds like a dream, but its a reality for many students.

In this article we will explore the concepts of errorless learning and its benefits for students with Special needs. We will also look at the different skills that can be developed though these activities and the types of tasks that can be used.

Learning Objectives

These type of tasks not only improve student task routines and promote independent completion as well as teaching them to work from left to right. but also helps to build their confidence and fine motor skills. Students can practice using their pincer grip to manipulate the visuals to give the answers.

Skills

Recognise items

Fine motor grip

Build independent work skills

learn to work left to right

Gain confidence and work independently

Folder Games

These Errorless folder games can be seasonal or linked to topics and basic learning skills for independent stations

Adapted Books

Errorless adapted books can be applied to almost any subject and enable students to join in with stories and reading skills.

Task Cards

Errorless Task cards can be taught at independent stations and in fine motor skill sessions.

Visual Support Cards for Functional Communication

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These printable cards help non-verbal children to communicate and regulate in Preschool, kindergarten and Special Education.

As a teacher our goal is to plan and make lessons accessible and these visual support cards are made to teach Functional communication skills to enable students with Special needs, be ready for the lessons you’ve planned.

These supports for social and emotional learning each have visual directions at the bottom of each card, which can help before unwanted behavior escalates by giving cue images for kids to know what alternative behaviors they can follow to regulate.

How to prepare

To prepare these cards, print out on cardstock, cut out and laminate for durability.

How to use

Add to Calm Down Corners. Have them handy on workstations and centers. Use “Wait” cards with a fidget box for students to use while they wait.

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Tips on How to Promote Positive Behavior in Preschool and Special Ed Classrooms

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The main aim in my classroom is to create a positive friendly environment to begin teaching, sometimes I find myself going around in circles… but I love it! Running a successful Special Ed class, in my opinion, requires a combination of effective communication and visual supports and I know by incorporating both I can significantly enhance positive behavior in my class. In this blog, I’ll guide you through how I combine critical communication skills with visual supports to promote behavior management in my wonderful class!

Tip 1: Define Clear Expectations

I always start by establishing clear behavioral expectations through visual supports and by engaging students with visuals of my classroom rules.

Then I teaching critical communication skills to ensure that every student’s perspective, abilities and needs are considered.

Tip 2: Collaboratively Create Visual Aids

I always Involve my students in creating visual aids and support systems of their preferences to promote a sense of ownership, decorated with pictures of their interests and motivators. Through discussions and choosing sessions, I guide them in designing posters, charts, or cards that visually represent each behavioral expectation. I find this collaborative approach offers a deeper understanding of the rules and a sense of responsibility for them to follow.

Tip 3: Display Visual Supports Strategically

By strategically placing visual aids in areas where they can be easily seen and accessed. A choice of support cards, critical communication aids such as “Break” and “Help” are always easy for students to find and I discuss with staff how the visual aids will help everyone remember and adhere to the agreed-upon behavioral expectations.

Tip 4: Teach and Model Behavior

Utilize critical communication skills to teach and model positive behavior. I engage my students when behaviors are demonstrated to the supporting visuals, and encourage them to share their thoughts and solutions, promoting critical thinking with self regulation supports.

Tip 5: Implement a Collaborative Reward System

I work with my students to design a reward system that aligns with their preferences. Use critical communication skills I gather their input on incentives and rewards for positive behavior to establish a system where students feel empowered to make decisions about their own motivation. An individualised Visual Schedule, Token Economy Support are particularly valuable for my Classroom Behavior Management. It lets students know what activity they need to do, what motivator they can work for and supports them throughout the school day.

Its been hard work with many an hour planning and preparing but its been worth every second!

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