Adapted high-quality curriculum to help special education students succeed in the classroom
The first few weeks in the classroom can be tough. You’re given the room and the caseload, but not much else. There’s grade level curriculum to be adapted, but before you can even start that, you’ve got weeks of assessments and data collection ahead of you. Here are a few ideas to help you survive the first two weeks of… Read More
I’ve said it once, and I’ll say it again: Visual schedules changed my life. Here are five scheduling tips I wish I would have known before implementing schedules in my classroom. 1.) Color Code This year, I will be assigning each student a color. Their schedules, PECS, binders, work boxes, and cover sheets will all be represented by the student’s… Read More
I had foot surgery at the beginning of June, so it’s been a pretty uneventful summer since. What better way to spend my time than immersing myself in preschool Pinterest projects? I’ve been wanting to make sensory bottles for quite some time. Now, I’m not sure if I can stop. These things are addictive. Even more so since I made… 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