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 exactly do you address wiggly students in the learning environment? I know it can't be just me. Or maybe it is. Either way, I've definitely had classes where the entire group feels the need ... continue reading...
Picture Schedule
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 Picture Schedule project, however, if you like visuals, too... :) Front Cover - Insert Back Cover - Insert Inside the Binder Inside the Picture Schedule, I like to add a ... continue reading...
Replacement Behavior
Behavior - what feeling does that word bring up? Many times when we talk about student behavior, we associate the term with "negative" or an action that we want to eliminate or change as soon as possible. Actually behaviors are neither "good" or "bad," yet simply actions that can be shaped, reinforced, or discouraged. Our day is made up of behaviors all day long. Some good, some we're probably not quite as proud of, and most we are completely unaware of. As I planning this ... continue reading...
Meet the Special Educator
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 education classroom. What is "Meet the Special Educator" supposed to look like? How does a special educator introduce himself or herself to new students? The first day of school is always ... continue reading...
What to Bring to an I.E.P. Meeting
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 coming from my role as a special educator and now instructional coach supporting special education teachers. Please refer to your school district guidelines to make sure any specific guidelines and ... continue reading...
Early Math Activities in Special Education
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 my own classroom experience and definitely not on the hours and hours of math PD we attend! What are the two most important components of math tasks for the special education resource room ... continue reading...
Geometry Ideas for Math Intervention
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 special educator, we often did NOT write IEP goals and objectives for geometry. Most of the goals my students were working on targeted building up number sense. After that, we often moved to basic ... continue reading...
Daily Schedule Support
Free daily schedule support for learning at home and school. Change is the one thing we can count on, but that doesn't mean it's always easy to accept or adjust to. And if it's tough for us... how can we provide daily schedule support for our youngest learners? You probably already know I LOVE a good schedule (evidence - HERE!), but if the idea of scheduling makes you cringe a bit, I totally get it! It can almost feel like "one more thing," right? Daily Schedule ... continue reading...
Digital Resources for Special Education
It seems like everywhere you look, there's new digital resources available for special education. It's an exciting time! The education community has been embracing digital for many years now, but recently we're seeing a SURGE due to meeting the needs of distance learning . This post has me stepping on my soapbox for just a moment to offer my opinion on choosing the best digital resources for the special education setting. This has been in the back of mind for awhile, but it almost ... continue reading...
Online Learning for Special Education
Whether you're utilizing online learning by choice or circumstance, it can look very different for special education. As I spent time researching best practices to share, I discovered many creative ideas to support the general education classroom. I also quickly realized it's not quite the same experience for special educators...yet. First things first... let's start with basic terminology when referring to "instruction" (I realize many districts are avoiding this term) ... continue reading...
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