Birthdays are such an exciting day for kids! I absolutely love celebrating birthdays with my self-contained students. And as a bonus, these special days happen to be the perfect opportunity for practicing social skills and reinforcing academics! Find out more about what I do to make birthdays in the classroom special for my students. (And remember, some students might not celebrate birthdays. Be sure to check in with families just in case.) (There is a free download at the end of this blog ... continue reading...
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The Best 10 Social/Emotional IEP Goals
What Exactly Are Social/Emotional IEP Goals? Social/Emotional IEP goals play a very important role in the growth and well-being of students. Social Emotional learning or SEL incorporates many skills that include social awareness, relationship skills, decision making skills and emotional regulation. There has been research that has shown students that receive SEL exhibit increased academic performance and positive behaviors. They also show an increase in social skill ability. SEL goals are ... continue reading...
How I use: Preschool Circle Time Resource
Early childhood educators, do you do circle time in your classrooms? Circle time is an essential part of your preschoolers’ education experience. It provides time for young learners to gain social, communication, and cognitive skills necessary for their next academic journey. I use the SSE Preschool Circle Time resource to structure my circle time. Read on to learn more! What is the SSE Preschool Circle Time Resource? The SSE Preschool Circle Time resource consists of over 250 pages of ... continue reading...
My Daily Schedule in Special Ed
Do you ever get curious how other special ed teachers plan their daily schedule? I know I do! That is why I want to share my lesson plans and my daily schedule in my special ed classroom! Let's go through each time to peek inside my classroom so you can see what my students are doing at every hour of the school day! Morning 8:00 - (Students arrive) They complete their name workbooks and Hello Binders 8:15 - Bathroom breaks then breakfast 8:30 ... continue reading...
10 Inclusion Opportunities for Self-Contained Classrooms
Incorporating opportunities for inclusion is so beneficial to our special education students! Simply put, inclusion means creating opportunities for classified students to participate in activities (either academic or nonacademic) with their general education peers. When students with special needs have the opportunity to interact with their peers, it helps them to form friendships, learn from peer role models, and access new opportunities. Plus, it helps non-classified peers learn to ... continue reading...
5 Tips For Getting Ready For A New School Year
Let’s be real, teachers don’t really get a summer break!! We are constantly thinking about the new school year and all of the things that we need to do. It can be quite daunting to have so many thoughts racing through your head when trying to prepare for a new school year. When getting ready for a new school year, us teachers need all the tips and tricks we can get! I’ve been teaching special education for 11 years and have put together the best 5 tips you need to hear when getting ready for a ... continue reading...
Classroom Schedule in K-6 Self-Contained
If you're self-contained classroom and caseload is anything like mine than building a schedule can feel impossible. Juggling students general education minutes, related services, specials, recess, and lunch time can be tedious. But, after a few years together, my co-teacher and I have some tips and tricks to ensure your students receive their minutes, services, and a well-rounded day at school! Email Introductions To begin building a schedule in my k-6 self-contained classroom, my ... continue reading...
Adapted Music in your Special Ed Classroom
Incorporating adapted music materials across the school day is easy using principles of music therapy such as 'receptive', or listening based, and 'active', playing based lessons. These ideals, coupled with special education principals such as wait-time and student choice, can yield to student cognitive, communicative, emotional, physical and social growth across the school day! Adapted Music Materials Song Board One of the most used musical materials in my classroom is an oversized ... continue reading...
How to Set Up Preschool Visuals
New to Preschool or Self-Contained Pre-K? Not sure where to start? Creating a class visual schedule is a great place to start! Visual schedules play a crucial role in providing structure, promoting independence, and enhancing learning opportunities for young students. A visual schedule is a visual representation of the day's activities and routines, using pictures, symbols, or written words. It helps students understand what to expect, reduces anxiety, and encourages their active ... continue reading...
Intermediate Elementary Classroom Schedule
Take a look at the schedule of my Intermediate Elementary self-contained classroom! Trying to create an effective schedule can seem overwhelming, but seeing examples of other classes’ schedules can be inspiring. That is why I am so excited to share my schedule with you! Arrival and Group Activity First up in our schedule is our arrival and morning routine. My paraprofessional meets the students at their buses while I man the hallway outside of the classroom. As students come in, they ... continue reading...
Early Intervention Preschool Classroom Tour
Are you a new teacher who just landed a job teaching preschool? Or are you an early intervention preschool teacher who is looking to revamp your classroom? This early intervention preschool classroom tour blog post will give you ideas to get started! Schedule Wall A big focus in our early intervention program is to build a sense of routine and school readiness in our students. Schedules help us do that. Students in the early intervention program utilize personalized visual schedules ... continue reading...
Intermediate Elementary Classroom Tour
Welcome to a tour of my Intermediate Elementary Classroom! I teach a multiple disabilities class for grades 3 - 5 at a public intermediate school. This is my first year in this classroom. When I found out that I would be moving rooms, I went right to the Classroom Layout Builder from the Simple Self-Contained 101 to help me plan! I was able to plug in the built-in features like the cabinets, sink, windows, and bulletin boards. Then, I could easily plan how to set up the rest of the room by ... continue reading...
Creating an ESY Schedule
ESY, or Extended School Year, is right around the corner and it is time to start creating a schedule! I know it seems a bit early to be thinking about creating an ESY schedule. Trust me, I think so too! However, here at Simply Special Ed, we have made it SIMPLE for you to do! Let's get started! Drafting an ESY Schedule Before I get into the nitty-gritty of preparing materials, I create a draft schedule for ESY. My district conducts ESY two days a week from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM. I use this ... continue reading...
New to Special Ed? Start here!
You scored a job in special ed!? No clue where to start? Start here! I'm giving you all our best tips and resources if you are new to special ed! Blogger Tips and Tricks Our Simply Special Ed bloggers have been sharing all their best tips and tricks for new special ed teachers in their blog posts. Tips, Tricks + Advice for First Year Special Ed Teachers Being a brand new special education teacher is overwhelming, to say the least. Back when I began teaching-I wish there ... continue reading...
My Daily Schedule in an Autism Classroom
Let's take a dive into my daily schedule in an autism classroom! I will be showing you all of the ins and outs to keep the day running as smoothly as possible! Maybe you're looking for some new ideas or you don't know where to start. I'm here to help you keep it simple! Morning Routine Before my students enter the classroom, my paras and I get the room prepared for our morning routine. This includes setting out breakfast, making sure the sign-in sheets are cleared from the day before, ... continue reading...
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