"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” - Joshua 1:9 ESV Over the past two weeks, we have looked closely at how we can help children and teens living with ADD/ADHD. The transition to adulthood …
Author: Tyler Harms
I am currently a teacher consultant in Michigan. I have been teaching special education and advocating for students and families for more than a decade. I love what I do and welcome each challenge that comes my way. I take pride in helping families, teachers, and administrators navigate through the IEP process and building positive, long-lasting relationships. I enjoy mentoring educators and especially first-year teachers getting their footing in education. When not serving students or families, I like to spend my time with my family as well as being outdoors on the river or in the woods.
Helping Students with ADD/ADHD Become Successful Adults Part 2- The Teenage Years
"So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. "- Isaiah 41:10 NIV Last week, we took a journey of what it typically looks like for young children who are …
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Helping Students with ADD/ADHD Become Successful Adults Part 1
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths."- Proverbs 3:5-6 ESV I recently joined an organization that helps to support children and adults with ADD/ADHD. CHADD.org is a fantastic resource that helps children, adults, parents, and …
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How Mentors Can Help You Reach Your Goals
"Without counsel plans fail, but with many advisers they succeed. "- Proverbs 15:22 ESV A mentor, by definition, is an experienced and trusted advisor. I was fortunate enough to have some great experience in a variety of different classrooms before I left to teach on my own. Even though I had some great mentors in …
Establishing Meaningful Routines for Children Part 1
"My foot has held fast to his steps; I have kept his way and have not turned aside. "- Job 23:11 I find it hard to get back into a routine after the holidays are over. Since I am an educator, I have more time off this time of year so I tend to graze …
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Showing Integrity Amidst Adversity
When I describe what integrity means to my students, I tell them that it means doing the right thing even when you do not think anyone is watching. That can be easy to do when everything is going well. It is easy for your students to do well when their home …
Food Brings Us Together
"And day by day, attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes, they received their food with glad and generous hearts."Acts 2:46 ESV Try to have some breakfast or healthy snack food in your room. Take a survey of what your students to eat for before lunch. What kind …