Student Academic Struggles

Letters Don’t Have to be Perfect
Situation: 

I have a student who wants to erase his writing repeatedly to try and make it more perfect. Can you offer any advice?

Break Card
Situation: 

How can I prevent a student from being non-compliant during groups or activities?

Visual Timer
Situation: 

How do I help a student transition from a preferred activity?

Using Sticky Notes and Strips to Adapt a Task
Situation: 

I am a paraprofessional who works with a student in regular education settings and in a Support Room. He has a very hard time working. I’ve learned many strategies and have used them with some success but sometimes he will just groan and refuse to work. The other day he was doing so well and had finished 3 papers but refused to do the last one. I know he could do it but he just wouldn’t think and fill in the answers. What do I do in those cases?  I hate to just say he doesn’t have to do it – that seems like going backwards and giving in.

Pencil Free Writing
Situation: 

What are some alternative ways to motivate kids that struggle with the fine motor demand of writing? I am a 2nd grade teacher who has a student who really struggles with writing. Sometimes we allow her to type words but this also can be frustrating for her. The computer is in the back of class and I sometimes feel that she is excluded from the group. Any ideas?

Special Interest Area to Promote On-Task Behavior
Situation: 

I have a student who will not begin her writing work in English class. I have tried graphic organizers, adult assistance, allowing her to dictate but she just doesn’t want to do the work. What can I do to motivate her to start her writing tasks?

Color Coding: Adaptation for Comprehension
Situation: 

A few of my students can read, but get very frustrated when asked to answer comprehension questions based on what has been read. How can I reduce frustration and increase comprehension?

Embedding IEP Goals and Objectives
Situation: 

I am having difficulty finding time to teach my students goals/objectives. How can I get this accomplished?

Visible But Unreachable
Situation: 
I can’t get my student to request something without providing a verbal prompt or model. He is so dependent on me and waits until I ask him to talk.
Need Help Eraser
Situation: 

I have a student with behavioral challenges who refuses to ask for help when he gets stuck on a problem. I am his regular education teacher but there is an aide in the classroom to assist him. I don’t think he wants to stand out from his peers or “look stupid”. Eventually he gets frustrated, then we see behavior problems that disrupt the class. Any ideas?