Strengthening Classroom Rapport with Visual Question of the Day
Building rapport and establishing strong relationships with the visual question of the day resources with our special education students is vital for creating a positive
Building rapport and establishing strong relationships with the visual question of the day resources with our special education students is vital for creating a positive
Transition planning for students with disabilities from high school to the workforce is a significant milestone for any student, but for secondary students with disabilities, this journey can be particularly transformative. It demands a coordinated effort among parents, related service providers, and educators to ensure […]
Using a life skills teaching resource is something that I’m passionate about in my special education classroom. And this resource I’m sharing with you helps
Thinking about a transition plan for students in special education can sometimes be overwhelming. It requires that the special education team think about a student’s
If you’ve been around here for any length of time, you know that I LOVE digital task cards. I also love working on money skills in the classroom so let’s put them together! Whether it’s Google, SeeSaw or BOOM, digital task cards give students the […]
Do you love teaching core vocabulary as much as I do? That’s why I am going to convince you that teaching core vocabulary digitally is the way to go! I have written blog posts about materials I love to use in my classroom to teach […]
Money math is one of my very favorite skills to teach – it’s fun, interactive, and so incredibly functional. I have talked about using printable resources for teaching money math here. The dollar-up method has been so beneficial for my students. It’s such a helpful […]
If you’ve ever had a student freeze during a fire drill or panic over a change in schedule, you’re not alone. Social stories might be
Teaching academic content and concepts like counting coins in our special education classrooms is not for the weak. It’s an essential life skill that is often overlooked by the typical textbooks. It’s tricky and nuanced – but with the right resources, teachers CAN make it […]
If there’s one resource I lean on again and again in my special education classroom, it’s adapted books. They’re simple to prep, easy to use,
Finally! We are getting to the holiday season! So like you, I am trying to rack my brain to come up with things we can do that are fun, educational, and better then the same old things we do every day! Here is a roundup […]
When you start planning the school year, it’s pretty common to add in morning meeting, calendar, or circle time as the kick-off for our busy
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
There are so many great ideas for work tasks out there. My students are just starting to learn how to be independent. These students may not have a lot of academic skills but, they can complete these put in tasks. An item is put inside […]
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 […]
