Setup for IEP Goal Bins and taking data for goals can be overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be! Let's make it simple. In this blog post, I am going to walk you through how to setup IEP goal bins. IEP goal bins will help you keep your students' goals and materials organized so you can focus on what's important: the students and their data. What is an IEP Goal Bin? Simply put, an IEP goal bin is a container filled with everything you need to take data on a student's goals and ... continue reading...
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Sensory Bins in an ECSE Classroom
Do you have a sensory area or sensory activities in your classroom? Sensory play is essential in helping to develop cognitive, social, fine motor, and so much more! My goal as an Early Childhood Special Education Teacher incorporates sensory bins or activities to help encourage learning through exploration (textures, smells), vocabulary, problem solving, creativity, and curiosity for all students. Below you will find several examples of ways to incorporate hands on, sensory materials and ... continue reading...
Holiday Sensory Bins
Holidays are such a fun time to get creative with your classroom activities! It can be so hard to make it to a holiday break, but planning engaging, fun, holiday-themed activities can make the days go by quicker! Sensory bins are a great way to do that! You can target so many skills while motivating your students with preferred and/or new sensory experiences! Not quite in the winter holiday season right now? Check out our other blogs on Holiday Sensory Bins!Taylor wrote a blog on 3 ... continue reading...
Writing SMART IEP Goals for Special Education
Let's talk about writing SMART IEP goals for special education! It is no secret that a huge part of the job of special education teacher or service provider is writing IEPs. Writing IEPs can be challenging - especially if you are new to it. If you find yourself with challenges while writing IEPs, I am here with some tips on writing your goals. First and foremost, there is one thing that IEP goals should NOT be and that is vague. All IEP goals should be SMART; meaning, written in the ... continue reading...
10 Must-Haves for Data Collection
Data collection is part of the job of an educator, especially as a special educator. To make your life of data collection easier, I compiled a list of my must-haves to share with you! My Must-Haves IEP Goal Bins Before you can begin taking data, you need to be sure that you have IEP goals, behavior goals, social goals, etc., prepared. Once you have your goals in place, gather all materials needed to teach this goal, i.e.: data sheets, manipulatives, highlighters, letter/number cards. ... continue reading...
5 Things You Can Prep During Summer Break
How do you prepare for the upcoming school year? Here are 5 things I do during summer prep to ready my classroom for a fresh new year. It’s the same every summer; I look forward to my summer break and all the plans I have made for myself. I look forward to sleeping in! It's time to hit the pool, deep clean my house, and look forward to traveling. Then, after a little while of relaxation, the wheels start spinning and I’m thinking about my students and ready to work on school things. My ... continue reading...
Returning from Maternity Leave as a Special Ed Teacher
Are you getting ready to head back to work after Maternity leave? taking a leave of absence? Maybe you welcomed a new addition to your family (maternity leave) or maybe you were out sick? Either way, returning to work after a leave can present unique challenges. I would know, I've gone on maternity leave three times in five years I know, crazy right?). As you prepare to transition back into your role as a special education teacher, here are some tips and tricks to help make the process as smooth ... continue reading...
The Complete Guide to Preschool Sorting Activities
Velcro? Scissors? Laminating sheets? Card stock? Check! Sorting activities are essential in our special education classrooms. As an Early Childhood Special Education Teacher, I often use materials that are modified or need to be adapted. Student work is consistently modified to meet my their needs which is why I always look for activities that target many areas. I find activities to use as supplemental work or for IEP goals. Simply Special Ed has a variety of resources for us special ... continue reading...
5 Things You Need from Dollar Tree
Dollar Tree has TONS of great materials for special ed classrooms. Get the things you need on a budget! Here are 5 things you need from Dollar Tree! Baskets The first thing you need to grab are baskets! These baskets are perfect for holding visuals for quick grab and go. I've also used these as "finished" baskets for visual schedule pieces. Now I use them to hold our Morning Meeting pieces. Dry Erase Pocket Sleeves Next up, you need these dry erase pocket sleeves! These are ... continue reading...
Pre-K ECSE Classroom Tour
Do you teach Pre-K or ECSE? Are you teaching in a blended or self contained classroom this year? I’m an Early Childhood Special Education Teacher teaching in a blended classroom. This means that I co-teach with a General Education Teacher. In this classroom, there are four adults, two teacher and 2 assistant/paraprofessional. My co-teacher had a theme in mind and it turned out wonderful. Keep scrolling to see how we set up our co-teach Pre-K classroom. Whole Group Area Our ... continue reading...
Co-Teaching 101 in Pre-K
Interested in a co-teaching pre-k position? Are you a new co-teacher and are looking for more information or tips? Two teachers, one room equals benefits for student AND teachers. Keep reading to learn more! The 5 Co-Teach Models The 5 Co-teach Models are: team teaching, station teaching, parallel teaching, alternative teaching, and teach and monitor. Have you heard of these before? These are the models my district trained me on. Briefly, team teaching is when both teaching ... continue reading...
How to Setup a Self-Contained Classroom
Self-contained classroom setup is my jam. I get so excited every year planning how I want to physically set up my classroom. It can be an extremely daunting task, but if you have a plan it can be a fun process. Let me show you how to setup a self-contained classroom. Plan the areas of your classroom Whole Group/Small Group When planning your self-contained classroom setup, decide what kinds of areas you'll need. Will you need a whole group area, small groups, centers, independent ... continue reading...
K-2 Classroom Tour
Welcome! I am so excited to bring you into my self contained classroom for a K-2 classroom tour! I have been teaching a K-2 grade self contained autism classroom for 5 years now. Let me start by saying I have a HUGE classroom. I love all of the extra space we have! Our Hub First, here is our "hub". We use this area throughout the day as a whole-group area, including Morning Meeting. We start our day sitting and following directions. I play a washing hands song and direct ... continue reading...
How to Color Code Your Special Ed Classroom
Color coding your special ed classroom can be a game changer for your organization. I have developed a system for color coding in my classroom to benefit my students and me as the teacher. Let me teach you how to color code your special ed classroom. Assigning Colors The first step in color coding your classroom is to assign colors. There are a couple options for assigning colors depending on the size of your caseload. I have nine students on my caseload this year, so each student has ... continue reading...
Multiple Disabilities Classroom Setup
I am so excited to share everything I've learned about setting up a multiple disabilities classroom with you! I've spent a lot of time mapping out my classroom layout this year. I hope this blog post about setting up a multiple disabilities classroom will be helpful for you! My Caseload I currently have seven students that are wheelchair users and 3 that are not. I have 2 students that are fully virtual that I service through seesaw and google meets sessions on Wednesdays. Most of ... continue reading...
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