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 Teaching strategies to use now!

dynamICONs and Balance Challenge

Two visual strategies I created for teachers to support students—and themselves!

Illustration of a piece of notebook paper with several colorful post-it notes on it. Each post-it note has a different symbol, such as three dots, brackets, and a ray of arrows

dynamICONs

A simple visual strategy to help teachers make their communication more clear, concrete, and consistent

 
Illustration of a dial. On one side it reads "encourage independence" with an icon of a person walking up stairs. On the other side it reads "Provide support" with an icon of an outstretched hand

Balance Challenge

A visual framework to help teachers explore the nuances of decision-making in the classroom

 
 
animation of cartoon brain growing and shrinking in size
 

Strategy Blog

A growing collection of strategies and ideas for teachers

Aaron Lanou Aaron Lanou

“Fries or Salad?”: Six Simple Ways to Offer Students Either-Or Choices

Being offered meaningful choices in school is a powerful experience for students. It’s a central element of Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and it helps students develop a sense of agency and belonging. Providing “either-or” choices—offering the option between two clear alternatives—help students consider their needs, make a decision, and have an element of control over their learning.

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