Especially Education

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

The long awaited spring cut and paste activities are complete! After the winter and fall cut and paste activities, and I had several requests to create a spring cut-and-paste. What you need to know: Print and go: these no-prep activities are great for independent work, or use them as easy grab-and-go sub plans Already Differentiated: I have designed each skill to contain two… Read More

If you’ve been following my page for a while, you’re aware of my obsession with anything and everything Lakeshore Learning. (Read more about how I’ve used Lakeshore products in my classroom here). From their neon book bin collection to their Easy-Clean Room Dividers, I cannot get enough of their products. So when Lakeshore Learning asked me to be a 2018 Ambassador, without hesitation… Read More

Life has been pretty stressful these days. My husband and I recently made the (long) move from Dallas, Texas to Charleston, South Carolina. While I am looking forward to the milder temperatures and closer proximity to a beach, the first few weeks of a move are always overwhelming. Despite living out of boxes and surviving off of fast food, I… Read More

February is here! And while the Valentine’s decor hit shelves in November, you may be struggling to come up with some fun V-Day activities. Fear not! Here are a few of my favorite activities that promote friendship and kindness (because Valentine’s day doesn’t just have to be about pink, hearts, and chocolate!) Okay, I take that back about the chocolate…. Read More