Adapted high-quality curriculum to help special education students succeed in the classroom
I’ve had lots of sensory bottle ideas floating around in my head for quite some time. Now, I’m not sure if I can stop making them. These DIY calm down jars (as they are also known) are seriously addictive. Even more so since I made them in my three favorite colors: rainbow, glitter, and glow-in-the-dark. I’ll give you the step-by-step… Read More
If you’ve been pinterest-ing “cute classroom decor” lately (which I’m sure you have been), you’ve probably come across these super adorable DIY curtains. And the best part? No sewing necessary! Aside from the poodle skirt I was forced to sew in 4th grade, I’ve successfully managed to steer clear of all sewing machine contact since 1998. (My mom threatened “no… Read More
August is just a few weeks away. Yes, I said it. Sure, you might be sipping an adult beverage by the pool, but if you’re anything like me, you’ve got your mind on the 2016-2017 school year. Your Amazon cart is filled with Expo markers, glue sticks, and ink cartridges. You’ve Googled the best BACK TO SCHOOL SALES within a… Read More
Teaching special education is truly an occupation that often requires some blood, sweat, and tears. To save myself a few tears (and tons of time), I’ve put together a special education bundle with visuals, positive behavior supports, schedules, posters, data sheets and more. But what all does a life-changing bundle include, you might ask? So whether you’re a first-year teacher… Read More
As teachers, we all have hours of extra time on our hands, right? I bet you love spending your afternoons searching images and manipulating little boxes in Board Maker, right?? WRONG!!! Let’s be real here. Making icons and schedules and visuals and labels is a pain. It’s time consuming and exhausting, especially when you know your time is better spent… Read More
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 for reminders, but post-its serve… Read More
