Harley - Grade 12

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Introduction to our classroom! Rules and other fun stuff for Mr. Giraldi's 4/5 online classroom!

Mark Giraldi - Cashmere Avenue PS (1260)により

Research & Assessment

Dylan Di Girolamoにより

Pixton Comics

Amanda Buehlerにより

Gamification Map

Alex Nashにより

Harley - Grade 12

Useful Tips

When frustrated, step back, give space, redirect to a different activity (give options)

Movement breaks are helpful for refocusing and transitions to new activities

Explain expectations of the day so it's clear what will happen

Redirect him to his journal if he brings up inappropriate topics. Say it's inappropriate and no one wants to hear it. Topics include: Sex change, being transgender, his "girlfriend" Alexandra, ghost babies, anything sexual

Likes/Interests

Food

Being read to

Dancing

Likes weather, electronics, wires, how things work

Music

Dislikes

Math

Writing

Being ignored

Art - is resistant but will do it

Strengths

Kinesthetic Learner

Likes routine and structure

Good sense of humour/talkative

Transitions well

Challenges

The instructions are given verbally without any visual support or modelling

Shaky eyes, needs larger print, help with fine motor skills

If the activity or routine includes fine motor skills or motor planning (cutting, printing)

Attention seeking behaviours

His constant inappropriate comment

Areas of Need

Giving personal space

Modeling of appropriate behaviour

Completion of tasks he does not want to do

Motivation

Appropriate communication (entering and exiting conversations)

Instructional Strategies

Work is aligned with interests as much as possible

Manipulatives

Music in his room for calming and break

Frequent breaks

Information visual and spoken

Videos are helpful to keep attention and for modelling

Routine is followed and is given warning if routine is to be altered

Give extra time to process information