ADHD Tips Every Teacher Can Use Right Away

In this week’s episode of Teach Task Box Inspire, Lisa shares practical ADHD tips for the classroom. Teaching students with ADHD can feel overwhelming, but simple strategies can make a big impact.

She talks about building routines, setting up predictable schedules, and using visuals to support focus. Lisa also explains how movement breaks and positive reinforcement can help with motivation and emotional regulation.

Another highlight is collaboration. Working closely with paras and parents ensures students feel supported both at school and at home.

What makes this episode special is Lisa’s focus on teacher well-being. These ADHD tips are realistic and easy to start right away. With small changes, you can create a calm, supportive classroom where every learner can thrive.

If you’re looking for encouraging ADHD tips that truly work, this episode is a must-listen.

Episode Highlights:

1. How to structure your classroom and routines to reduce distractions and boost focus
   
2. Practical teaching strategies that make lessons engaging, active, and ADHD-friendly
   
3. Tools for managing emotions, preventing power struggles, and teaching self-regulation
   
4. Ways to collaborate with paras, parents, and support staff to build consistency and success

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More About Teach, Task Box, Inspire: The Podcast:

Teach, Task Box, Inspire: The Podcast is your go-to educational podcast dedicated to making your job as a special education teacher easier and more enjoyable. Your host, Lisa Hollady, is a veteran special education teacher with a passion for helping teachers like you make a real difference in the lives of your students.

In your demanding roles, you’re constantly juggling various responsibilities, from differentiated instruction and Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) to data collection, and, of course, teaching. That’s where task boxes come in.

Task boxes aren’t just teaching tools. They’re the key to unlocking student independence, student engagement, and personalized learning. Through this podcast, you’ll uncover the incredible task box benefits for your special needs students and practical implementation tips that you can take to your classroom.

Tune in each Monday for a new episode that will equip you with essential strategies and motivation to approach your week with confidence and enthusiasm. Topics will include task box activities, social and emotional development, adaptive teaching, inclusive teaching, supporting diverse learners, classroom management, scheduling, visual aids, and more.

If you’re looking for more special education resources and support to increase student independence, check out Lisa's FREE training.