As an occupational therapist (OT), play dough is one of my all time favorite tools to use during intervention sessions! But you don't have to be an OT to utilize play dough for all types of skills and learning! Classroom teachers can easily incorporate this great tool into every day routines. It can add a fine motor or sensory [or just FUN!] component to almost any activity! See how SSE OT blogger Taylor likes to utilize it here in her blog! Keep reading below for my five tips: 1. ... continue reading...
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5 IEP Goal Examples For ELA
What To Know When Writing An IEP Goal Looking for IEP goal examples for ELA? Look no further! Writing IEP goals can be quite daunting, but here are a few things to keep in mind! We don’t want to overwhelm the student (or teacher), so it’s best to only write 2-3 goals per area of need. This could be 2 goals in Reading, 2 goals in Math, 3 goals in Social/Emotional, and so on. When writing ELA goals, they need to be measurable and obtainable. That means you’ll need to write the goal in a ... continue reading...
4 Books to Teach Friendship
Friendship and inclusion can be complex skills to teach in special education. Using books in the classroom or therapy room is a great way to introduce friendship skills. Read on to see my favorite 4 books to teach friendship and inclusion. Book companions are a fun and engaging way to get students interacting with a read aloud picture book! When I was teaching I had a lot of difficulty finding leveled book companions that would meet the needs of students in my self-contained ... continue reading...
Ocean Lessons for Special Education
During ESY (Extended School Year/ Summer School) in special education it is always fun to incorporate themes! One of my favorite ESY themes is the ocean! Here is everything you need for the best ocean theme and lesson plans in your ESY special education classroom this summer! DECORATIONS I really am about keeping it simple, but a few little decorations if you are going with an ESY theme makes things fun for you, your paras, and the students. Using a backdrop (affiliate link) to coverup ... continue reading...
Camping Lessons for Special Education
During ESY (Extended School Year/ Summer School) in special education it is always fun to incorporate themes! One of my favorite ESY themes is camping! Here is everything you need for the best camping theme and lesson plans in your ESY special education classroom this summer! DECORATIONS I really am about keeping it simple, but a few little decorations if you are going with an ESY theme makes things fun for you, your paras, and the students. Using a backdrop (affiliate link) to coverup ... continue reading...
How to Organize a Task Box System
Organizing a Task Box System can be overwhelming at first, but having this system in place will save you so much time! What is a Task Box System? A Task Box System is a type of structured work system where students match a piece on their schedule to a bin, complete the work in the bin, and continue their schedule. This system promotes student independence. What do you need to get started? + Clear Plastic Shoe Bins (amazon affiliate link) + Shelf + Visuals for bins + ... continue reading...
How to Amplify and Celebrate Autistic Voices
April is Autism Acceptance month and we LOVE sharing resources to celebrate and amplify Autistic voices this month and every month. Here are some resources and tips to celebrate: Join me in amplifying Autistic voices this month! If you have any Autistic adult accounts or businesses that you would like to share please reply to this email so I can follow them and share them on social media. Clickable links to each ... 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...
5 Activities for The Biggest Christmas Tree Ever
The Biggest Christmas Tree Ever is a great story about a mouse family solving problems together. You can grab the book here. (affiliate link) WHY BOOK COMPANIONS? Book companions are a fun and engaging way to get students interacting with a read aloud picture book! When I was teaching I had a lot of difficulty finding leveled book companions that would meet the needs of students in my self-contained classroom, so I made my own. Here’s a look inside The Biggest Christmas Tree Ever ... continue reading...
Activities for Li’l Rabbit’s Kwanzaa
Li'l Rabbit's Kwanzaa is about the true meaning of Kwanzaa, coming together with others. Grab this book here. (affiliate link). WHY BOOK COMPANIONS? Book companions are a fun and engaging way to get students interacting with a read aloud picture book! When I was teaching I had a lot of difficulty finding leveled book companions that would meet the needs of students in my self-contained classroom, so I made my own. Here’s a look inside the Li'l Rabbit's Kwanzaa Book ... continue reading...
The Best Books for Christmas
Book companions are a fun and engaging way to get students interacting with a read aloud Christmas book! They are perfect for holidays and seasons (like Christmas!) to incorporate something fun with real skills! When I was teaching I had a lot of difficulty finding leveled book companions that would meet the needs of students in my self-contained classroom, so I made my own. The visual craft activities included in this bundle. Here’s a look inside the best book companions for special ... continue reading...
The Best Books for Thanksgiving
Book companions are a fun and engaging way to get students interacting with a read aloud picture book! They are perfect for holidays and seasons (like fall!) to incorporate something fun with real skills! When I was teaching I had a lot of difficulty finding leveled book companions that would meet the needs of students in my self-contained classroom, so I made my own. The visual craft activities included in this bundle. Here’s a look inside the best book companions for special education ... continue reading...
5 Resources for Halloween in Special Education
Halloween is my favorite seasons for adapted classroom activities. In my special education classroom we use themed items to keep students engaged all year long. Read on to learn about my favorite adapted Halloween Activities for special education. October Visual Recipes Everyone loves a seasonal treat! 4 visual recipes for cooking in your special education classroom. Each recipe is easy to use, includes symbol supports, and worksheet assessments. The best part? NO OVEN OR STOVE ... continue reading...
There was an Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything
Let’s take a look at some activities included in The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything Book Companion that are great to pair with this read aloud. The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything by Linda Williams is a wonderful interactive book for groups of kids of all types. My own kids love this book, guessing what's next, and repeating the lines. You can grab the book on Amazon here. (affiliate link) . What is a Book Companion? Book companions are a set of ... continue reading...
The Best Books for your Pumpkin Unit
Book companions are a fun and engaging way to get students interacting with a read aloud picture book! They are perfect for holidays and seasons (like fall!) to incorporate something fun with real skills! When I was teaching I had a lot of difficulty finding leveled book companions that would meet the needs of students in my self-contained classroom, so I made my own. Here’s a look inside the best book companions for special education classrooms (Pumpkin themed) ((This ... continue reading...
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