I'm going to be honest here, Math was always my least favorite subject. I struggled with Math. I never could get the concepts quick enough before they moved onto the next. But teaching basic math, now that is something I have gotten get the hang of.... I LOVE teaching these skills! Take a look at how I introduce new basic skills using adapted books, and get a sneak peek into my newest book set! There are SO MANY topics to cover, but throughout the year for my younger learners, I like ... continue reading...
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Let’s Make a Sandwich (& a FREEbie!)
I have been DREAMING about this felt food set for a WHILE now! I love to incorporate life skills into my classroom, even thought my students are still young at grades 1-4. The life skills track is the track they are set on, and incorporating age appropriate life skills into their day, at their level, is something that makes me feel like a proud teacher. (( This post will contain affiliate links. You don't pay anymore, but if you purchase from my link I get a small commission. This allows me ... continue reading...
January in my Autism Classroom
January has just begun yet it feels like it is just flying by! January is a tough month for kids with not many holidays to celebrate and keep them engaged! But winter is finally here! Check out these winter resources I use to keep my kids engaged! JANUARY VOCAB! My kids just LOVE these units- and I love how EASY they are to pull out each month. Jam packed with resources to use all month long, you're kids are sure to learn these vocab works by the end of the ... continue reading...
New Students in your Autism Classroom
New students can always send us for a loop! Just when you think the year is going smoothly, you get the call... or email....from the office or admins.... it goes something like this: _____________________________________________ Miss Zimini, A new student will be touring your classroom on Friday, Looking to start in 2 weeks. ______________________________________________ Short, sweet, and can BREAK you. WHAT?! A new student, I just got johnny on track ignoring friends behaviors, ... continue reading...
Visual Schedules for Students with Autism
Since posting my classroom tour I have gotten a lot of requests about my students visual schedules- so I am going to go a bit more in detail! I keep my schedules on a mobile white board divider- mainly because I don't have a lot of wall space and it is kept by the door to block the exit for some bolters :) Everything in my classroom works on a left to right system. This is how you read a book, how you complete a task box, and how you complete your schedule. How my students check their ... continue reading...
Teaching Colors to Students with Special Needs
One of my favorite basic skills to teach is colors. Distinguishing colors helps with following directions, matching, and so much more. It is a cornerstone to teaching other basic skills. I use my Adapted Color Books to teach the basic colors. These books are simple and engaging. Each page has a matching component to keep students on task and keep those little hands busy. In my classroom, I hang my color books in my book nook station. This provides for easy access and gives them ... continue reading...
Math Resources in the Special Education Classroom
I just completed my FIRST DAY at a new school! I loved meeting my new kiddos and am overwhelmed with getting to know ALL of the new names of staff at this HUGE school! So much fun getting to meet new people! My paras were so excited to see the kids SO ENGAGED all day today! We were working on basic skills and easy tasks to get them used to the schedule and classroom systems. My students LOVED my independent task box system- especially the math boxes! Math is a tough subject for a ... continue reading...
A Look Inside my Autism Classroom!
I have been so excited to bring this to you! About two weeks ago, I got a new job, and have been NONSTOP busy ever since. Creating for my new students, setting up my new classroom and familiarizing myself with my new school has certainly kept me busy- but I am so excited to finally share my new room with you. Welcome to my Autism Classroom! When you enter my room, you see schedule boards and the calendar/ group work table! This year, I made my classroom schedules using a mix of Smarty ... continue reading...
Center Differentiation Tips for Special Education Staff
There are so many reasons to add centers to your classroom. The biggest benefit is that centers allow you to differentiate with ease! However, differentiation doesn't always come naturally, especially when you rely on a variety of staff members to run things. Keep reading to see how you can help centers staff create a differentiated learning environment that will work for all of your students! Why Centers Work in Special Education Classrooms Centers are the foundation of special ... continue reading...
Writing Goals for Your Self-Contained Students: How to Make Them Work!
Have you ever struggled to help your students meet their writing goals? I know I have! Writing can be a tricky subject for our self-contained students to tackle. Luckily, there is a way to make teaching this subject (and taking data on writing goals) so much easier! Keep reading to learn more! Why is it So Hard to Teach Writing? Ask any group of teachers (gen ed teachers included!) what their favorite subject to teach is. Chances are, only a small percentage will say that they love to ... continue reading...
Data Collection Tools I Use Daily in my Classroom
Hi there! Welcome to the world of data collection! What is a special education classroom without lots of data collection occurring? As the saying goes "data or it didn't happen." Let me tell you a few of my favorite items for data collection in my self contained special education classroom. I hope this will help you sort out some of your data collection kinks in your classroom! Data Sheets I know this may seem obvious, but it can be difficult finding data sheets. In special education we ... continue reading...
How to Build a Visual Schedule that Actually Works
You may already be back at school, or you may be starting to think about setting up your classroom for the upcoming school year. Either way, August is a great time to freshen up your learning space and try new things. A visual schedule is a great tool for Special Education students, as well as all young children who are nonreaders. Sometimes, schedules can be put up and then just sit there all year. Here are some ideas to build a visual schedule that actually works for your students to build ... continue reading...
All About Simple Self-Contained Set Up 101
No matter how long you have been teaching, classroom set up can be a daunting task. Whether you are a teacher who is brand new to the self-contained classroom or you have been doing this for years, the Simple Self-Contained Setup 101 course is for you! What is Simple Self-Contained Set Up 101? Simple Self-Contained Set Up 101 is a course that will walk you through all aspects of teaching in a self-contained classroom. Taught by a veteran self-contained teacher, the course will ... continue reading...
Reducing back to school behavior challenges with predictable routines
Back to school is an exciting but chaotic time for teachers, students, and families. All the changes can trigger behavior challenges in all students, especially those in a self-contained setting. Read on to learn some strategies to reduce those behaviors by having a predictable routine for different times throughout the day. Arrival and morning routines Students should know what is expected of them from the moment they walk in your classroom door. While this takes time, it is important ... continue reading...
FBA’s in Special Education: What Are They and How Do You Do Them? (A Guide for Special Education Teachers)
If you’re new here, I work in an Elementary Resource Room with students with various classifications. Here is an idea of what we do in the Resource Room. Working in an elementary resource room means you see a wide range of behaviors every day. While some behaviors are short-lived and can be developmentally appropriate depending on the age, others can be a bit more challenging. These behaviors can occur frequently enough that they begin to interfere with a student’s learning, peer relationships, ... continue reading...
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