This is a list of books that can be used to target WH- questions with elementary school-aged children. I am an SLP in the school based setting and love using these books for WH practice! 1. Mañana Iguana This book puts a Mexican twist on the classic story The Little Red Hen. Iguana is planning a fiesta with her friends, but it turns out her friends have a lot of excuses when it comes to doing the work for the party. This book teaches a good lesson that you have to work hard, if you want ... continue reading...
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Hacks for the Special Ed Classroom
I am so excited to share some of the best hacks and advice with you for your special education classroom from our very own SSE Blogger Team! 1. USE IEP GOAL BINS "IEP Goal Bins are a life saver in self-contained since our students have several goals and objectives on their IEP! Go through each student’s IEP and gather all materials needed to monitor each of their IEP goals and objectives. Organize the materials into baggies and label with the objective it is for and instructions on how ... continue reading...
4 Activities for Jabari Jumps
Book Companions make read alouds accessible and meaningful to students with disabilities. The Book Companion for Jabari Jumps aligns to the story to teach the theme and key details of the text. It is such a sweet story about loving yourself exactly as you are. Let’s check out 4 activities for Jabari Jumps! GET THE BOOK First, you’ll need the book. You can get Jabari Jumps on Amazon (affiliate link), at your local bookstore or library, or there are some great read aloud versions ... continue reading...
The Best Book Companions for Summer
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 best book companions for special education classrooms (SUMMER themed!) ((This blog post contains affiliate links for your convenience. You don’t pay any more by clicking my link (and I actually find the ... continue reading...
4 Activities for Hair Love
Book Companions make read alouds accessible and meaningful to students with disabilities. The Book Companion for Hair Love aligns to the story to teach the theme and key details of the text. It is such a sweet story about loving yourself exactly as you are. Let's check out 4 activities for Hair Love! Get the Book First, you'll need the book. You can get Hair Love on Amazon *affiliate link*, at your local bookstore or library, or there are some great read aloud versions on Youtube. There ... continue reading...
The Best Books to Teach Inclusion
Teaching inclusion to your students is SO important, but finding the right books to do it can be difficult. We should focus on inclusion all year long even in the special education classroom. Luckily, I have done this hard work for you! Book companions are a fun and engaging way to get students interacting with a text! 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 ... continue reading...
4 Tips you NEED to KNOW for Teaching ESY
Are you prepared for teaching ESY or are you frantically trying to come up with a game plan so that you can squeeze in some pool time first this summer?! If you are new to special education, you might even be wondering what ESY is and why we are talking about it. Let's discuss what ESY stands for, how long it is and 4 tips you NEED to know before teaching ESY. What is ESY? In education, ESY is an acronym for extended school year. This is always part of an IEP of a student with ... continue reading...
Tips, Tricks + Advice for First Year Special Ed Teachers
Check out tips, tricks and advice for first year special ed teachers so you don't get overwhelmed! Are you a brand new special education teacher? Keep reading! Being a brand new special education teacher is overwhelming, to say the least. Back when I began teaching-I wish there would have been more advice and resources available for my special ed classroom. This is why it is my passion to make your first year in special education as successful as it can be! Check out the tips, tricks and ... continue reading...
End of the School Year HACK for your Special Education Classroom
It's the end of the school year in your special ed classroom and you are physically and mentally EXHAUSTED....am I right? Do you sometimes wonder how ON EARTH you might make it until summer break? The end of the school year is always so busy and exhausting. It was always hard for me to navigate when I was in the classroom. First, it seems like at a certain point during the fourth quarter you can tell when the students are starting to "shut down". Next, you need fun and engaging ... continue reading...
The Best Book Companions for Spring
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 best book companions for special education classrooms (SPRING themed!) ((This blog post contains affiliate links for your convenience. You don’t pay any more by clicking my link (and I actually ... continue reading...
The Best Books to Teach Differences
Teaching differences to your students is SO important, but finding the right books to do it can be difficult. We should focus on differences all year long even in the special education classroom. Luckily, I have done this hard work for you! Book companions are a fun and engaging way to get students interacting with a text! 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 ... continue reading...
How Book Companions can Transform your Teaching
Using picture books in the classroom is an incredibly effective way to target many goals for special education students. The best way to target those goals alongside picture books is book companions. What is a Book Companion? A book companion is a set of effective extension activities that accompanies a book. Book companions keep students engaged while working on comprehension skills, vocabulary, following directions, and so much more. These are so many ways that book companions can ... continue reading...
The Best Books about St. Patrick’s Day
Book companions are a fun and engaging way to get students interacting with a text! 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 (St. Patrick's Day themed!) ((This blog post contains affiliate links for your convenience. You don’t pay any more by clicking my link (and I actually find ... continue reading...
5 Important Skills that Cooking in Special Education Promotes
Have you tried cooking in your special education classroom yet? If not, you are missing out on so many essential LIFE SKILLS that your students need to learn! Cooking was always one of my favorite things to work on when I was in the classroom. Now I have made it my mission to create simple resources that other special educators can use for cooking in their classroom. Read to find out 5 important skills that cooking in special education promotes. 5 important skills that cooking promotes ... continue reading...
The Best Valentine’s Day Book Companions
Book companions are a fun and engaging way to get students interacting with a text! 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 (Valentine's Day themed!) ((This blog post contains affiliate links for your convenience. You don’t pay any more by clicking my link (and I actually find the best ... continue reading...
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