Adapted high-quality curriculum to help special education students succeed in the classroom
Today’s guest blogger is Diona from All Day Everyday Mom. Diona’s motto is, “A family that plays together stays together!” She and her husband live in Denver, Colorado, where they enjoy being outdoors, the incredible scenery and just hanging out at home watching movies. As a homeschool mom, I’m always looking for resources that make learning fun. I… Read More
I am a 2018 blog ambassador for Lakeshore Learning. I am compensated for my work and received products free of charge. All products were hand-selected by me with a special education classroom in mind, and opinions are 100% mine. Shopping for back-to-school can sometimes be an overwhelming adventure. But it doesn’t have to be! To make back to school season a… Read More
This post is a sponsored partnership with Astrobrights. I received products and compensation for this post, however the opinions and Astrobrights obsession are 100% my own. This post may contain affiliate links at no extra cost to you. The concept of printing on colored paper is absolutely GENIUS! I discovered ASTROBRIGHTS© Papers my third year of teaching and was thrilled that not only… Read More
Ahh, it’s May! Sure, you’re down to your last Expo marker (and it’s that “too light” shade of brown) and every piece of remaining decor is hanging on by the very last stick of adhesive… BUT IT’S MAY! AND SUMMER IS NEAR! Here are a few tips and tricks to help you pack up your classroom for the year and… Read More
In case you missed my last post here, I am a 2018 blog ambassador for Lakeshore Learning. I am compensated for my work and received products free of charge. All products were hand-selected by me with a special education classroom in mind, and opinions are 100% mine. Have you ever inherited a newly retired teacher’s classroom and had to sort through decades… Read More
In the special education classroom, we need all the helping hands we can get (and sometimes we need even more than that). I’ve worked with many awesome paraprofessionals in my classroom. However, I’ve also witnessed toxic teacher/aide relationships in my day. Here are a few tips for establishing relationships for a successful school year. *Note: I use the terms paraprofessional, assistant,… Read More