
5 Steps to Launch Independent Work Task Stations
The first week of school sets the foundation for the entire academic year and independent work is part of that. It’s an opportunity to establish

The first week of school sets the foundation for the entire academic year and independent work is part of that. It’s an opportunity to establish

Are you looking for a hands-on way to help your students master the letters of the alphabet with pictures without them losing interest halfway through? Teaching the alphabet can sometimes feel repetitive, especially when your students are only given flashcards or worksheets. When you bring […]

Featured guest blogger: Michelle Hays, a special education teacher who loves teaching life skills for kids, and can be found on her website Hey Mrs. Hays. My job as an early childhood special education teacher is to understand parents’ hopes and visions for their special needs […]

You know that look your student gives you when they finally get something right and they know it? That spark of pride? That’s what errorless

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! When it comes to teaching money, digital task cards are one of […]

Picture this: you’re in your classroom, juggling IEP goals, behavior plans, and student engagement, all while trying to meet a wide range of learning needs.

Have I ever told you that I love using Boom Learning Cards in my classroom? Well, it’s true! I think that it’s been one of the best things that have happened to my classroom. If you want to know and read more about them you […]

Distance learning is something many of us never thought would be a part of this school year, but here we are. I never thought I’d

If you’ve been looking for a way to make digital learning more engaging, let me introduce you to Boom Learning. This platform has completely changed the way I think about task cards and independent practice. Whether you’re teaching in the classroom, virtually, or homeschooling, Boom […]

Do you have students that are bored at the sight of a file folder – no matter how brightly colored or novel it looks? I already know the answer is yes – we all do! Here are 5 unconventional ways to use them in your classroom!

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 […]

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 […]

Work Task Series Part 4 When it comes to setting up task boxes in my classroom, I’m always on the lookout for creative and cost-effective

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 […]

One thing I struggled my first year of teaching in special education with what to do with the paraprofessional staff in my room. I use

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