Teaching special education is very trial and error. Some strategies are successful in some classrooms but are a complete bust in others. Here are a few life-changing, time-saving hacks I’ve learned over the last few years. 1. Post-It Notes These are probably the most commonly used office supply in my classroom. Sure, I use them […]
Easy, Vibrant Sensory Rice
A Sensory Activity Recipe for Kids There are many benefits of sensory play for children but encouraging motor skills is one of the best. There’s nothing quite as joyful for a child than digging through a bin of colored rice. This is my favorite recipe for super easy, super bright dyed rice! Step 1: Gather […]
Hands-On Science in the Special Education Classroom
As a special education teacher, I know the challenge of differentiating instruction. While my district provides a specialized reading and math curriculum for special education classrooms, they are seriously lacking in the science and social studies department. “Oh, just take what the grade level is doing and modify that,” I was instructed, as a general […]
