More Than Words

Vocabulary is more than just knowing big words. It’s the foundation for understanding the world and making sense of what we read and hear.

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Regulation Before Communication

Effective communication begins with a regulated nervous system. Learn how you can help your Complex Learner regulate before they communicate.

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Spring Break with Complex Learners

For families of Complex Learners, Spring Break travel can be both fun and a full nervous-system workout. How can you help your child?

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Gerald the guinea pig, Room 8's class pet

Building Compassion Through Classroom Pets

Building connection is at the heart of everything we do, and one special school member helps bring that mission to life - Room 8’s class pet!

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Social Emotional Skills & Your Complex Learner

Families can play a significant role in reinforcing social-emotional skills at home by integrating them into everyday moments and routines.

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A New Way to Use Visual Timers

How can visual timers help your child begin to visualize their time and understand how long it takes to complete a task?

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Connection Through Art

How can art help to strengthen children's emotional intelligence, ability to convey their feelings, and recognition of social cues?

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The World of Complex Learners: Gratitude

An Attitude of Gratitude

So Much More Than A Thank You It’s November, the time of year for turkey and shopping and eating and family and celebration and football! And as the name of our Thanksgiving holiday suggests, it’s a time to reflect on all we are thankful for. But scientists tell us that

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Start The Year With Executive Function Skills

Learn strategies you can do at home to help your Complex Learner build their critical executive function skills!

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Fourteen Years, Endless Lessons

With 14 years at Wolf, special educator, Leah Valentine, shares her top ten takeaways when it comes to working with Complex Learners.

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