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Quick Special Education Organization Tips! Do you love the idea of a new teacher planner or crossing items off your to-do list? Maybe it's the idea of trying a new organization system because THIS is going to be "the one" - the system that's finally going to tackle those stacks of sticky notes and ... continue reading...
I'm so lucky to be in a position to talk with special educators every single week. These teachers have varied backgrounds, from multiple settings to a wide range of experience. One thing that they all have in common? They are looking for a better data collection system to capture student ... continue reading...
I feel like the topic of wiggly students is something that's not addressed nearly enough. Or maybe it's addressed in conversations sprinkled with developmentally appropriate research ("children need to move!") and theory ("kinesthetic learners learn when their bodies are in movement"). But HOW ... continue reading...
This Picture Schedule combines my two favorite things: visuals and schedules. The result is one sturdy and portable tool. I tried quite a few formats before finding this one and best of all...anyone can set it up immediately. You can download everything you need to get started on this DIY ... continue reading...
I've seen so many clever ideas for meeting and greeting new students. Some include props, like treats or school supplies, and others feature an icebreaker activity. So many different ideas, but the one thing that is the same is that these "meet and greets" are especially appropriate for the general ... continue reading...
Maybe it's your first I.E.P. meeting at a new school (or ever!) or maybe you just have SO many papers and you're wondering... What do I really need to bring to an I.E.P. meeting? As a proud attendee of literally hundreds of meetings, I've got this one! My experience and advice is ... continue reading...
If you're working with young mathematicians, these tips for early math activities are for you! As a special educator, there are two MAIN pieces of criteria I use when choosing a set of math activities, or tasks, for my students. Now please note - these are UNofficial - I chose these solely on ... continue reading...
Apple, apples, everywhere...including the special education classroom setting! This is a round-up post on how we celebrate "Apple Week," except... we don't actually celebrate for a week. Instead we sprinkle some fun and delicious apple learning into our everyday resource room activities. ... continue reading...
Mix and Fix CVC Word Work is a student AND special education teacher favorite. Please Note: CVC words refer to consonant - short vowel - consonant spelling patterns, like cat, dog, and fun. What does Mix and Fix mean? The "mix" refers to scrambled letters and the "fix" refers ... continue reading...
A quick question before jumping into sharing how we tackled geometry in our math intervention groups: How do YOU feel about geometry? Most people answer with either an enthusiastic "LOVE it!" or just "eh." I admit I'm a bit in the latter category, or at least I used to be... As a ... continue reading...
