February Theme for Ms. Padolina's Classroom Lessons

The theme for February is Valentines Day, Friends, and Fairy Tales.  Throughout the month, we will be reading adapted stories, cooking, and playing games related to the themes all while working on our IEP goals/objectives.  We continue to address:
Answering questions (yes/no who, what, when, where, why, how)
Vocabulary (categories, parts, what doesn't belong, classification)
Sequencing events and stories
Using voice output devices as necessary
Following oral directions
Articulation and syntax

Idioms of the Week 1/31/12 and 2/6/12

Idiom: She has a heart of gold
Really means: She is a kind, generous person

Idiom: I'm on top of the world
Really means: I'm very happy