Lesson planning in a self-contained classroom can be tricky. I struggled with lesson planning a ton my first year of teaching! Thankfully I've learned some tips and tricks along the way. Let me show you a look inside a week of my lesson plans! Calendar Time Calendar Time is my favorite time of day! My biggest tip to teachers in self-contained classrooms is to have a routine morning meeting each day. Start the first hour of your day with a calendar/morning meeting. My students love ... continue reading...
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5 Resources for at Home Learning
The Coronavirus outbreak has put a stress on teachers and schools to close in order to keep communities safe. For special education teachers, providing at home learning materials can be very difficult. I want to help! I am offering the following for the month of March to ease the pressure and workload placed on teachers and to support students at home during this time period: + FREE hand washing life skills center (visuals and task analysis) + FREE visual recipe for Shamrock Mix + FREE ... continue reading...
Kindness Story
Simple Comprehension was my favorite new year long curriculum from 2017. It is completely finished now, but I just added a FREE bonus story to the Simply Free Library. This is perfect for those using it to grab an extra story (complete with 45 pages of curriculum) Or if you haven't tried it yet, you can try it for free! Sign up to get this free to your inbox. There are 3 levels of materials included with the curriculum. Even with the free set you will get leveled stories, vocabulary, ... continue reading...
How to Balance being a Working Mom
You have more than likely clicked this link because you are a teacher about to become a Mom, a teacher who is already a Mom or maybe even a Mom about to go back to work full time as a teacher. Full disclosure: I have not been a full time teacher WHILE being a Mom yet. But I am a work from home Mom, and balancing ANYTHING while becoming a Mom is just plain hard. A little life update from me if this is your first visit to my page. I said goodbye to my job as an Autism k-4 substantially ... continue reading...
5 Must Have Resources for ESY
ESY is here, and if you are reading this post you must be curious about my 5 must have resources for ESY, so I'll jump right in! The Last 10 Days If you didn't use this resource for your last 10 days of school as intended... this is a MUST HAVE for ESY.... it's 10 days of summer themed lesson plans fully prepped and ready to go for you! July Simple Comprehension If you need ELA resources that are differentiated and target vocabulary, sequencing, reading, ... continue reading...
Teaching Vocabulary to Students with Special Needs
Teaching vocabulary to students with special needs can be challenging. But we must always remember to keep challenging our students- we don't want them to work on picture to picture matching for 12 years- vocabulary is a great way to take the skill to the next level. Here's how I teach it. Simple Comprehension is one of my favorite ways to target so many ELA skills in one unit each week- including vocabulary. Below is July Simple Comprehension. There are 2 levels of vocabulary ... continue reading...
First Year in Self Contained Special Education
Teaching self contained is a challenging but very important job! Are you up to it? Most of the time, and especially in my program, special education courses are all lumped together. They rarely focus on self contained, or more severe students. This usually leaves teachers scouring the internet or coming up with everything from scratch! So, it's time to get prepped for teaching self contained. There is SO MUCH to do. But I'll walk you through just a few big areas of focus. Be sure to read to ... continue reading...
February Lesson Plans for Special Education
February can be such a festive month in the classroom! There are so many holidays and themes to incorporate into your lessons during February. Read on to see how I add some fun to my lesson plans throughout the month! February ELA Ideas Comprehension work is always one of my regular reading center rotations. The February Picture Comprehension set is perfect for this month! Using monthly themed stories means that the routine becomes predictable for my students, while also keeping things ... continue reading...
How to Increase Independence in January
January is the time of year associated with fresh starts and new habits. Many of us teachers take some time during the month of January to evaluate what has worked well during the first half of the school year and what systems may need some tweaking. Luckily, the new year brings new opportunities to build independence in the classroom! Read on for some ideas of ways to increase your students' independence this month! The Importance of Independence Increasing student independence is a ... continue reading...
Valentine’s Day Activities for Special Education
Valentine's Day is my FAVORITE holiday! I love the cute heart-shaped decorations, fun candy and treats, and the fact that it is all about bringing joy to others. Not to mention, we all need a little bit of festive fun during the cold month of February! Luckily, there are a ton of easy ways to incorporate some Valentine's Day fun into the school day. Read on to see some activities celebrate the day in your special education classroom! Valentine's Day Crafts Making crafts is a perfect way ... continue reading...
Holiday Book Companions
It's nearing the most wonderful time of the year! The holiday season is filled with lots of joy and fun activities in the classroom! One of my favorite items to use during the holiday season is Simply Special Ed's holiday book companions. They even include differentiated activities to use with your learners at many different levels. We all know how hard it can be to find lessons for all of our unique learners in a self-contained setting. Do I Need the Book? If you have never used one of ... continue reading...
Sharing My Centers Lesson Plans
Creating lesson plans can feel overwhelming for special education teachers. Working with students at different academic levels and different accommodation needs, accounting for staffing shortages, and trying to teach content at varying grade levels... it's a lot to manage! Luckily, with a little bit of lesson planning it is possible to meet the needs of all your learners. Read on to find out how! The Importance of Centers Centers are a crucial part of special education classrooms! ... continue reading...
Elementary Resource Room Classroom: A day in the life
Welcome!! If you’ve ever wondered what a day in a resource room looks like, let me give you a little tour of how our schedule flows. My classroom is set up as a space where students come and go throughout the day for individualized support. Each child’s schedule looks a little different because their services are based on their IEP goals, but the meat and potatoes of our day is all about meeting students where they are. This looks different in each school and classroom you enter. It’s a bit ... continue reading...
A Beginner’s Guide to Adapted Books for Special Ed
Adapted books are an amazing tool in the special education classroom! These books help increase student engagement and develop comprehension. Keep reading to find out how to create and use these learning tools! What are Adapted Books? Adapted books are books that are modified to make them more accessible to students with disabilities. They can include enhancements such as visual supports, tactile elements, and matching components. These books are engaging for students because they have ... continue reading...
First Week in Self-Contained
The first week of school can be many things- exciting, overwhelming, and a whirlwind. This is especially true in a self-contained setting. Read on to find out some simple and effective activities and strategies to use for the first week of school. Learn students' interests It may sound obvious, but the first week is a great time to start getting to know your students. Of course, it will take longer than a week to build those relationships! Before jumping into the curriculum, time should ... continue reading...
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