Peer buddy activities

This week we implemented a peer buddy system in our second grade inclusion classroom. We randomly (and I use that term loosely) selected students to become buddies. We explained that we were assigning buddies for a few reasons: 1) we have students that are new to our school, and 2) we enter as strangers and leave as friends. We truly implemented if for several of our own reasons: 1) Support and develop social skills for students with special needs, 2) Decrease bullying (Did you know bullying…

Written by: Dr. Kimberlee Ratliff Although many students who qualify for special education placement are mainstreamed into classrooms, there are some students who need specialized care based on the severity of the disability. Entering the world of middle school counseling, I served students at a middle school with a designated classroom for students with severe

Peer mentoring as part of your school counseling program. Consider your school's needs.

Last Friday was actually the first day of school here in Hawaii. But I'm a special education teacher and don't start pulling kids until Monday. Even though I'm only teaching core academics to my pull-out students, I have most of them the majority of the day. The first few weeks of school are so important for setting the ton for the rest of the year, and I will be working hard on behavior and community building this year. I just love these beginning of the year activities by A Year of Many…

A well-planned peer buddy program can play a critical role in making inclusion happen, promoting social interactions and friendships, and creating communities where all students help each other learn. Today I’d like to welcome an expert who knows the secrets to successful peer buddy programs: Carolyn Hughes, co-author of the terrific planning guide Peer Buddy […]

20 Activities To Do With Reading Buddies or Big/Little Buddy Time. There are some low prep activities and some that require time or prepping but all of the activities provide a great learning experience for learning buddies.

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The benefits of a starting a peer buddy program for your child and how you can create one in your child's school today.