Understanding the sequence of days and months is such an important life skill for our students! Looking for a way to practice this skill in your classroom? Daily Calendar Worksheets are for you! Read on to learn all about this amazing resource, and see how I use it in my room! What are Daily Calendar Worksheets? Daily Calendar Worksheets are a one-page sheet that covers crucial skills for every day of the school year! Each worksheet has the following activities: -Circle the day of the ... continue reading...
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Junior High Classroom Tour
I’ve had a lot of changes this year. My class size almost doubled! I have a pretty small room. Having just six students, we fit just fine! Now, I had to prepare for eleven. I had a lot to think about and had to totally rethink my layout. Here's how I set up my Junior High classroom for this year! I work at a school in a small town in East Texas. My Junior High and High School class is made up of students with moderate to severe disabilities. I teach life skills, and we have students with ... continue reading...
How to Use Switches in OT
My multiple disabilities support (MDS) teacher is my "go to" for support on how to use adapted switches with my students in occupational therapy (OT) sessions. She uses them daily with her students, and we often collaborate on ways that we can adapt activities for all of our students, regardless of mobility or cognitive limitations, can fully participate. While there are TONS of ways to use switches, I've included my top three suggestions in this blog! For more great information on how ... continue reading...
Our High School Self-Contained Schedule
My classroom is self-contained for all academic subjects and what we call “Activities of Daily Living.” Although I teach Life Skills, I still incorporate all academic subjects alongside our self-care, occupational tasks, and vocational skills. Every subject, any time of the day, can be an opportunity to increase independence and communication skills; it doesn’t have to be specifically written into your schedule. Look for those teachable moments! Building Our Schedule With seven students ... continue reading...
K-4 Self-Contained Autism Classroom Tour
What comes to mind when you think about your dream autism classroom? For me it's lots of space for movement, bright light shining in from windows, plenty of storage, and NO carpet please! As teachers, the room we're given is hardly a choice. Chances are, you just have to make the most of what you have to work with. This Summer, my school is under construction and I will be moving into a new classroom. One that needs a *little* bit of a makeover. Although I've taught several years, changing ... continue reading...
10 Budget Friendly Flexible Seating Options for Special Education Classrooms
Flexible seating has become increasingly popular in classrooms, offering students with special needs opportunities for comfortable and supportive learning environments. However, finding budget-friendly options that cater to diverse needs can be challenging. In this blog post, we'll explore ten affordable and versatile seating solutions tailored specifically for special education classrooms. From sensory-friendly options to ergonomic choices, these seating alternatives aim to enhance engagement, ... continue reading...
3rd/4th grade 6:1:1 Classroom Schedule Tour
Here is how I structure my daily schedule in my 3rd/4th grade 6:1:1 classroom! Pictured above is a schedule that one of my students keeps on his desk that he checks off throughout the day. It includes our daily schedule along with his pull outs (and its dinosaur themed- dinosaurs are his favorite!) Background about my Classroom I work at a K-12 Special Education school that is run through an agency. Many of our students have experienced trauma and have an emotional disability (ED). We ... continue reading...
Working with ELLs in the Self Contained Classroom
Do you have students who are English Language Learners (ELLs) in your special education class? Working with these students can be a challenge. But, with some easy-to-implement strategies, you can support your ELLs and help them make academic gains! Use Visuals All students benefit from multiple means of representation! Pairing visuals with your verbal or written instruction helps ELLs to engage with the information being presented. I love using the Boardmaker Vocabulary units with ... continue reading...
Celebrating Birthdays in the Self Contained Classroom
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...
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...
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