Brittany Merrell

Personality

-Is in Second grade, Enjoys coloring, Dogs and responds well when she is able to clean her area before getting started on learning.

-Brittany Loves animals and naturally wants to help. She is very much a typical girl loves coloring with all colors of the rainbow, and drawing pictures as a reward.

Academic

-Dyslexic and ADD possible anxiety disorder

-Prefers learning in a quiet area. Responds well with little distraction. Has a hard time with rotations.

How to build connection with student

Teachers

-You can connect with Brittany by allowing her to do arts and crafts. You can allow her to do assessments in a project manner as opposed to paper and pencil.It may also be a good idea to take breaks with her to see the therapy dog!

-Make sure to engage Brittany by personally calling on her during a lesson to ask what she thinks.

Students

-For building student relationships allow Brittany time to talk with her peers.

-You may have to force Brittany to work with others due to her anxiety. However you could first start group activities with crafting projects since she likes them.

-You can also allow Brittany to pass out stickers of dogs to her classmates after doing class lessons together. It will not only give her a special job but also allow her to establish importance with her peers.

Motivation Strategies for Learning and Behavior

Learning

-Allow student to use different colors on writing assignments. This will increase attention to spelling and writing.

-For the student to be able to learn room must be if at all possible quiet (if not possible provide a safe place for student to focus).

-Brittany does her best learning when she does not feel put down or like she is in trouble. Be very mindful of your tone when correcting this student.

-Provide dog stickers to show improvement on Dibbles scores or other test.

-It also is a good idea to use manipulative such as dog toys or even dog treats!

Motivation Strategies for Learning and Behavior

Behavior

-Reward Brittany when she is active listening or when she has success without praise she will "shut down". You can do this by simple praise or maybe a trip to see the school therapy dog.

-If Brittany begins to have an anxiety attack allow her to go to a safe corner, and lay a blanket over her. This will help in calming her down.

-If she is refusing to be an active listener basic punishments such as no recess or a call home is very effective.

No Behavior Chart Needed

Math:Tools to be used/allowed during testing and lessons

-Number line

-White board

-Manipulative's (blocks, counters, dog treats)

-Grid paper

During math Brittany will be provided support due to her lower writing ability. On top of that, test will be read to her in a different class.

Language Arts:Tools to be used/allowed during testing and lessons

*Brittany will be pulled for language arts into the*

Special Education Room