The first/then board helps in reinforcing expectations, teaching sequence, and incentivizing work completion. By pairing verbal directions with visual supports, educators are providing a universal design for learning that increases student success. When using the first/then board, the required task is placed first on the schedule, while the preferred activity is placed as the second part of the sequence.

First/Then Demonstration: https://tinyurl.com/firstthendemo

Free Sample Boards: https://tinyurl.com/freefirstthenboard

The eye gaze frame is a form of alternative communication some students with disabilities use to make choices, requests, and share information with adults and peers. In the book "Don't We Already Do Inclusion?" Paula Kluth notes that students who are learning to use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) will develop the necessary skills faster through watching their peers model how to use the device.

Eye Gaze Demonstration: https://tinyurl.com/eyegazedemo

Free Picture Symbols: https://tinyurl.com/freepicturesymbols

Some students need to wiggle while they work. Providing a way to rock and bounce in their seats during instruction encourages self-regulation and increases student engagement. Some may need tennis balls on each chair leg to reduce the noise from pushing in chairs on a hard surface, while others need to rock back and forth on two chair legs while bouncing their feet on the resistance band.

Bouncy Bands Demonstration: https://tinyurl.com/bouncybandsdemo

Cutting Tennis Balls Demonstration: https://tinyurl.com/tennisballdemo