Adapted high-quality curriculum to help special education students succeed in the classroom
1. Start Small Last year I had one of the most amazing paraprofessionals I had ever met. Mrs. B was kind, exuberant, and radiated joy. As a grandmother to 3 toddlers, she often brought these “grandma tendencies” into the classroom. This woman could wipe a nose with one hand and zip up backpacks with the other. She was nothing short… Read More
Thank you to everyone who attended the webinar tonight! What a great experience! Below are the links to everything mentioned in my video! Access Hands-On Social Skills slides here. Social Skills Flipbook Freebie Here are the links to products listed in my social skills webinar: Character Education Curriculum by Haley O’Connor Behavior Basics by Melissa Finch at Autism Adventures Visual… Read More
While I am a big lover of Christmas and all things Santa, I wanted to keep my December read aloud on the holiday neutral side. I am so happy I stumbled upon “Snowmen at Night”! Both the clever illustrations and silly, rhyming story line kept the students laughing throughout the entire book. What better way to introduce a snowman story… Read More
Autumn Crafts and Activities for Kids This time of the year is my favorite! Once I finish putting away the Halloween decorations and the October pumpkin activities, it’s time for some Thanksgiving love. One of my and Gabrielle’s most popular Made For Me Literacy units is the month of November lesson plans, “All About Turkeys.” Even though Made For Me… Read More
I’ve had a few people ask me how I made my You Are Loved banner, and it’s actually pretty easy! Here’s how I made mine: 1.) Cut butcher paper to size. (I had to double-layer my paper since I was covering a window) 2.) Type your message in Power Point (or similar program). I wanted big letters, so I had… Read More
Although I hate admitting it, I’m not an innately organized teacher. However, in my 4 years as a special educator, I have definitely learned some tricks of the trade. 1. Data Clipboards I have my clipboards hanging from command hooks on two of my cabinet doors. This grab-and-go method is convenient and organized, making it easy for teachers and paraprofessionals… Read More