Showing posts with label Unique Learning System. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Unique Learning System. Show all posts

Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Unique Learning Linky Party

Late last year my system "strongly suggested" that we use ULS in our self-contained classes.  I went to the training, but was unsure how to actually implement the program in my room.  I have spent the last 6 months trying to figure out what works best in my room.  Things I have discovered about making ULS work in my classroom:
   *DATA, DATA, DATA...I keep a data sheet in the front of each hanging folder (each lesson is the
          same subject; similar skills, so I am able to keep data on the same sheet over a few months)
   *Keep each lesson divided in a hanging file folder in a large tub
   *USE THE PRINTING GUIDE!!!
   *Not everything needs to be printed
   *Non-skid shelf paper hot glued to the back works better, is cheaper and takes up less room than
          velcro
   *Make at least 1 extra copy of the non-fiction reading, science & math to place in a work center
   *When scheduling, my teacher assistant & I take turns each week teaching either math or lang. arts
   *Science and Social Studies are taught whole group
   *Look for supplemental materials on www.boardmakershare.com before I make them myself

After finding the ULS Linky Party, I printed this month's lessons 2 to a page like SPED-Ventures does.  I really liked her idea; I was able to create file folders easier, because the pieces fit.  I'm not finished with Spring Break yet, so I don't know how it will work in actuality though, time will tell.

I still struggle with ULS at times, because I have a few kids who don't quite fit with ULS.  One is too high for most of the lessons, and I have one who is not quite ready for them; so I am still having to make additional materials.

I can't wait to hear how others use ULS.