
Task Analysis in Special Education: How to Teach Life Skills Step-by-Step
There are so many moments in special education when we assume a task should be simple for our students, only to watch frustration build almost
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There are so many moments in special education when we assume a task should be simple for our students, only to watch frustration build almost

As our students with disabilities prepare for life beyond the classroom, they need more than academic and technical skills to thrive. Reading, writing, math, and

As a special education teacher, I know just how crucial classroom setup is for supporting the unique needs of our students. A well-organized and thoughtfully

You know those moments when your student is trying so hard to tell you something, but the words are not coming, the gestures are unclear,

Research shows that many people are visual learners and can benefit from a visual schedule in special education. We prefer advertisements with pictures instead of

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 […]

Do you have “back to school” dreams, as I do? Every summer, I end up having dreams about going back to school and the classroom

There are two kinds of motivation: intrinsic motivation and extrinsic motivation. Many of our students walk into our classrooms already intrinsically motivated. They feel proud

If you’ve been around here for any amount of time, you already know how much I love teaching addition with digital task cards because they

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

It’s hard to know what the autism classroom setup must have are but, I’ve got you! It is super overwhelming trying to determine what the

I spend hours looking on the internet for reading comprehension materials for my students. It’s a large reason that I to started creating my own

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed juggling lesson plans, classroom routines, and student needs, you’re not alone. A visual schedule is a game-changer. Not just in

Why Classroom Rules are Important First off, I must state that I love rules. I am a rule follower so being in a classroom with

I use so many strategies and procedures in my classroom. Some of them I don’t even realize I am using because they are part of my instructional routines. I feel some, are just crucial when I am working with students with intellectual disabilities.

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
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