Ignite Literacy Skills with Reading File Folders
As special education teachers, we strive to keep our students engaged in learning throughout the year. All year long you can explore new themes and
As special education teachers, we strive to keep our students engaged in learning throughout the year. All year long you can explore new themes and
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
Finding centers for math can be a challenge. Especially when you are working in a special education classroom. Many times teachers are having difficulty coming
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 […]
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.
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
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!
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
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
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
If you’re looking for fresh ways to boost independence in your classroom, task boxes are the way to go! They’re simple, effective, and a great way to engage our students in meaningful work they can complete independently. I’m a huge fan of task boxes for […]
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
Work Task Series Part 1 There are so many things I love about my job, but work tasks for special education? That’s my absolute favorite!
Through my years of teaching, I’ve noticed a growing trend among special education teachers. There’s a newfound love for implementing independent workstations in the classroom.
Welcome to the whirlwind world of special education, where flexibility is our middle name. Seriously, we’ve got to be SUPER flexible. Our schedules? Well, they’re
