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Welcome to the NoodleNook Podcast with Ayo Jones. We are breaking down strategies, tools, and resources to help self-contained educators teach students with significant disabilities including Autism. Learn tips and tricks to manage behavior, improve communication, and build vocational skills in less time and with less stress. Work smarter, not harder. Ayo Jones has coached hundreds of teachers, trained thousands of educators, and her blog has reached over a million readers.
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Thursday Aug 24, 2023
Thursday Aug 24, 2023
Ever wondered how to set up your classroom to promote student engagement maximize your classroom management and turn your entire room into a well-oiled learning machine? If so, this episode is for you! We talk about how a structured classroom can impact the learning and behaviors of students with special needs. Plus we share tons of practical tips and insight on how to make your space more functional and structured. Ever wondered if your classroom is laid out correctly? As a special bonus, we have a free checklist and questionnaire to help you work through your classroom structure. So grab your headphones, your favorite pen, and a cup of Joe, and let's dive into classroom layouts for success.
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Thursday Aug 17, 2023
Thursday Aug 17, 2023
Ready to set your students up for better life after graduation? Then you have got to know these nine essential life skills that set the stage for postsecondary success! From self-care routines to financial smarts, join in on this episode to find out how to equip individuals with autism (and other disabilities) with the tools they need for confident adulting. Plus, even better, we've got 38 suggestions as to how to teach life skills in your classroom.
🖊️🌈 If you are a special Ed teacher, grab your pen, and let's do this!
🌐 Looking for more insights? After you've soaked in these expert tips, head over to our blog at www.NoodleNook.Net for more valuable tips. And for those ready to take their teaching to the next level, jumpstart your journey into CBI (Community-Based Instruction) by visiting www.NoodleNook.Net/startCBI. Let's make this school year the best one yet for both you and your incredible students. 🏫🌟
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📬 Stay In Touch! 📬
Want more valuable insights and resources? Connect with us on social media for a daily dose of inspiration and support:
📌 Follow us on Pinterest for a gajillion educational ideas and tips: https://pinterest.com/noodlenook
📸 Join us on Instagram @TheNoodleNook for behind-the-scenes glimpses and engaging content: https://www.instagram.com/thenoodlenook/
📘 Connect with us on Facebook and be part of our growing community: https://www.facebook.com/noodlenooknet/
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Tuesday Aug 15, 2023
Tuesday Aug 15, 2023
Teachers... Listen up! If you want to save your sanity this year and start off on the right foot, then I'm here with 10 of the best back-to-school tips for teachers I can think of. Check out these hacks for teachers that will give you some solid ideas on how to get more organized at school and ready for all that lies ahead.
Be sure to check out the original post at: https://www.noodlenook.net/back-to-school-tips-for-special-education-teachers/
📝✨ And if you want to learn more about this, check out these helpful gems:
- How to Use a Token Board: https://www.noodlenook.net/token-board-autism/
- Student-Run Coffee Cart: https://www.noodlenook.net/student-run-coffee-cart/
- Structured Classroom Layout - FREE Checklist for SpEd Success: https://www.noodlenook.net/structured-classroom-layout/
Hit play now and get ready to supercharge your back-to-school game with these essential tips. It's time to transform your classroom into a hub of learning, growth, and success. Tune in and let's make this school year one for the books!
🎒📚 PLUS..... After you've soaked in these expert tips, head over to our blog at www.NoodleNook.Net for more valuable insights. And for those ready to take their teaching to the next level, jumpstart your journey into CBI (Community-Based Instruction) by visiting www.NoodleNook.Net/startCBI. Let's make this school year the best one yet for both you and your incredible students. ☕📋
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📬 Stay In Touch! 📬
Want more valuable insights and resources? Connect with us on social media for a daily dose of inspiration and support:
📌 Follow us on Pinterest for a gajillion educational ideas and tips: https://pinterest.com/noodlenook
📸 Join us on Instagram @TheNoodleNook for behind-the-scenes glimpses and engaging content: https://www.instagram.com/thenoodlenook/
📘 Connect with us on Facebook and be part of our growing community: https://www.facebook.com/noodlenooknet/
But wait, there's more! 💌 The best way to receive regular updates, exclusive content, and insightful tips is by joining our email list, visit www.NoodleNook.Net/inbox and join today!
Wednesday Jun 08, 2022
Wednesday Jun 08, 2022
It seems like summer just started, but the awesomest of you are already thinking about school starting- you’re mentally planning, curating materials, and your inner Rock Star teacher is rejuvenating. I’m teaching summer school for the severely disabled this year and some of my aides will be starting as teachers in the fall. The one question they really want to know is what they can do right to start the year off right.
With that in mind, here is a list of 6 ways to start the year off right when teaching Special Education.
To read the blog post on this topic, check it out here:
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Remember... stay strong and teach on!
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Wednesday Apr 07, 2021
Wednesday Apr 07, 2021
Differentiation is the way teachers adjust their instruction to meet the needs of students. In special education, that can be harder than it sounds.
In this episode of The Teacher Nook Podcast, we answer some questions about differentiation in the classroom including what differentiation means in special education, how to differentiate instruction for students with disabilities, and the 3 simple steps you need to differentiate in the classroom!
Are you ready to talk differentiation strategies in special education? Alright... Let's get this episode started!
To read the blog post on this topic, check it out here:
https://www.noodlenook.net/how-to-differentiate-activities-for-special-ed/
Would you rather watch than listen? No problem... check it out on the Noodle Nook YouTube Channel.
Don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss any future episodes! And (pretty please) leave a review for this podcast so others can find this helpful content!
Remember... stay strong and teach on!
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E-MAIL: ajones@noodlenook.net
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Wednesday Sep 09, 2020
Wednesday Sep 09, 2020
Mr. T gives us 4 great tips for first year special education teachers to be successful. He just survived his first year like a champ and he is here to share some things that helped him to be successful. Be sure to stay tuned until the listener question to see what essentials he recommends for another first year teacher to stock up on with $100 of campus admin money.
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Wednesday Aug 26, 2020
Wednesday Aug 26, 2020
3 Tips for Special Ed Teachers on Transition Outcomes for SwDs
Transition planning for high school students with disabilities is not easy. This interview with Debbie McCart is all about post-secondary transition for students with disabilities. We talk about educational outcomes for special ed students as well as how teachers can support students and families better.
If you have been struggling with transition planning for students with disabilities, are the parent of a child who needs support, or are the case manager of a SwD, then this video is for you!
Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell so you don’t miss any future videos!
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CONNECT WITH DEBBIE MCCART AT ACE RESOURCES (Advocate. Consult. Empower) of Cypress, Texas:
https://www.facebook.com/iephtx/
346-280-9329
Ask for Debbie or Jill
DEBBIE’S BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS:
Engaging and Empowering Families in Secondary Transition: A Practitioner's Guide by Donna L. Wandry and Amy M. Pleet. Eds
Self-Determination Strategies: Case Studies of Adolescents in Transition by David R. Parker. Sharon Field and Alan Hoffman
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Wednesday Aug 05, 2020
Wednesday Aug 05, 2020
Why and How to start intermittent fasting for weight loss including tips for teachers!
Listen for more on intermittent fasting including tips on how to start for teachers in the classroom. Today I interview Mrs. Amber about her 18 month journey into intermittent fasting including her amazing before and after results, her tips on how to start fasting for other teachers, and her intermittent fasting for beginners pep talk.
You will love the strategies she shares, especially if you have been battling with your weight and looking for a way to lose weight without having to count every little thing!
Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell so you don’t miss any future episodes with helpful tips, tricks and tools to survive and thrive in special ed!
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CONNECT with Mrs. Amber on IG @HealthHappinessAndJeeps https://www.instagram.com/healthhappinessandjeeps/
AMBER’S BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS
Feast, Fast, Repeat https://amzn.to/2P08qY1
Grace Not Perfection https://amzn.to/39u7sNf
AYO’S BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS
Delay, Don’t Deny https://amzn.to/2P3XnwV
The Obesity Code https://amzn.to/30HNZ7C
The Plant Paradox https://amzn.to/306ejJT
*Please note: Neither Amber nor I are medical doctors. Any advice offered is as individuals who have been doing intermittent fasting and as educators who have read research and applied it’s findings. These are our personal experiences. Please consult a medical physician if you are thinking about changing your diet or starting a weight loss program. Also, please see a physician if you are experiencing any health issues while fasting.
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Wednesday Jul 22, 2020
Wednesday Jul 22, 2020
New and vet teachers alike always ask for TIPS on SETTING UP a SPECIAL ED CLASSROOM. In this interview, I chat with a 5 year vet teacher to talk about her elementary life skills classroom setup and her high school special ed autism classroom setup. We talk about classroom procedures for special ed and tips for station rotation success. Check it out!
When it comes to tips on setting up your classroom for special ed, this interview touches on several ways to improve your outcomes when setting up an in person classroom. Those include things like setting up station rotations and giving up control. With 15 tips for success, this is a great teacher resource on setting up a sped classroom.
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Classroom Recommendations for a Station Rotation Classroom
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Online Classroom Timer (FREE): https://app.classroomscreen.com/
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CONNECT with Kaleigh
KALEIGH’S BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS
The Reason I Jump: https://amzn.to/2ZqK0NB
Kaleigh's Website: https://lifeskillslessonsandlearning.wordpress.com
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Wednesday Jul 15, 2020
Wednesday Jul 15, 2020
Shocking Facts about Special Ed for Teachers: Statistics about SpEd that will blow your mind!
This episode is all about the changing role of special education teachers in the classroom by looking at the stats of students with disabilities.
We talk about some seriously eye opening numbers behind the incidence of disabilities in education, the increase in Autism in the classroom, and where education is heading in order to meet those changing demographics.
This is all meant to help you survive and thrive in special ed, self contained, and life skills.
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Presumed Competence on Noodle Nook
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