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When you hear the word “literacy,” your mind probably jumps straight to letter identification, phonics, and reading instruction. But literacy isn’t just about books and
If you’re a special educator, you already know this: Wh-questions are HARD. Asking the question, “Where is your hat?” and getting the response, “head” is a common occurance in our classroom settings.
Finding the right independent work activities for your students can be challenging, especially when they’re just beginning to work independently. You want activities they can complete successfully without needing constant reminders or assistance. However, not every student is ready for matching, sorting, or academic tasks. […]
My favorite part of my day in my classroom is the morning meeting. I have taught this as a whole group activity and also two times a day with smaller more focused groups based on students’ abilities and needs. I love teaching the morning meeting. […]
When I first stepped into the world of special education, I was both excited and nervous. Transitioning from teaching in an alternative education setting to working with middle school students with severe cognitive disabilities was a huge leap. Although I had prior experience teaching first […]
You know your students could benefit from sensory supports, but when you look around your classroom, you see no extra room. Every corner already has
If you’re new to Unique Learning Systems Reading (ULS), it can feel like a lot to take in. Each month, hundreds of pages of materials
Unique Learning Systems Math is something I feel some teachers love and others… not so much. The intention of this blog post isn’t to give
One of the biggest surprises during my first year teaching was realizing that managing a special education classroom meant more than just teaching students. It
Have you ever sat down to create your special education classroom schedule and wondered how everything could possibly fit? You have your students needing different
When it comes to students in special education, extra help is often needed. That support often comes from paraprofessionals in education, who are truly invaluable in an inclusion classroom. I’m lucky to work with some of the best paraprofessionals out there. Even they face challenges […]
Teaching core vocabulary words in my classroom made a bigger difference in student communication than anything else I tried. I’ve worked with many nonverbal and
I have to say, I absolutely love independent work! Honestly, who wouldn’t? With independent work, a student fully immerses themselves in an academic or functional
It took me several years to develop what I consider the most important life skills station in my classroom. Through trial and error, I’ve learned
One thing I love is a little DIY. For many reasons.. it is usually cheap, it is sometimes free, and you get something exactly the
Imagine your student standing in front of the snack aisle, frozen. They’re holding a dollar bill and a snack in each hand, unsure which one
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