Cindy Stringer Wismer's Blog

Hello,
Three of my books are free today through Amazon: 'Never Push and Never Pull' a short story of my experiences teaching children with autism; 'A Guide for Parents and Teachers'; and 'The Magic Sands' book#2 of the sands series. I hope you enjoy. Please leave a short review and let me know if you liked them.
You can connect with me on Facebook @Never Push and Never Pull....a short story, and Cindy Stringer Wismer author. Some of the students in 'Never Push and Never Pull' are part of the group on facebook.

After 35 years of teaching, mostly special education, I have seen education strategies come and go. I would like to hear from parents and teachers. What strategies are the most effective for you? I had the most success by entering the child's world first. I never forced a child to sit in a seat or join the class- though I strongly encouraged and rewarded them. I sat on the floor playing with blocks or stuffed animals with the child. When I gained their trust and found an interest, I used that interest to pull them into education. I taught a girl who loved McDonald's. I put golden arches on her chair. She gladly sat in her 'chair M.' That was third grade. She is now in college. My first book 'Never Push and Never Pull'Never Push and Never Pull shows some strategies that were successful in my class.

After 35 years of teaching, mostly special education, I have seen education strategies come and go. I would like to hear from parents and teachers. What strategies are the most effective for you? I had the most success by entering the child's world first. I never forced a child to sit in a seat or join the class- though I strongly encouraged and rewarded them. I sat on the floor playing with blocks or stuffed animals with the child. When I gained their trust and found an interest, I used that interest to pull them into education. I taught a girl who loved McDonald's. I put golden arches on her chair. She gladly sat in her 'chair M.' That was third grade. She is now in college. My first book 'Never Push and Never Pull'Never Push and Never Pull shows some strategies that were successful in my class.