In the life skills classroom, we are helping students to build independence and prepare for the future. Working with money is a life skill that ALL people use throughout their lives! Therefore, it is essential that we prepare our students to handle money! Money can also be used to reinforce lots of math skills like adding, subtracting, and skip counting. In this post, I will share 10 IEP goals for money that you can use with your students! And, you can also check out Nina's post if you are ... continue reading...
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Class Pet Do’s and Don’ts
Have you ever had a class pet in your room? For the past three years I have had a few different pet hamsters in my classroom -- Mr. General, Tony, and Bear. Having a pet has been such a fun experience! I am so excited to share my experience along with some do’s and don’ts to make your pet project a success! Do Your Research The Pets in the Classroom website has handy information for helping you choose a pet. (Note: The website has info about finding grants for class pets. I have never ... 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...
Setting Up Data Sheets for OT Students
Setting up data sheets for all the students on my OT caseload is a big part of my back to school prep each year. I'm all about "working smarter, not harder!". Coming up with a streamlined system for how to document your students' progress is so important! Sabrina has a great blog on how to use the SSE resource! To tailor it a bit more to OTs, I thought I'd write a blog about things I try to remember when creating data sheets! This is definitely still a work-in-progress for me! Each year I ... continue reading...
Intermediate Elementary Classroom Schedule
Take a look at the schedule of my Intermediate Elementary self-contained classroom! Trying to create an effective schedule can seem overwhelming, but seeing examples of other classes’ schedules can be inspiring. That is why I am so excited to share my schedule with you! Arrival and Group Activity First up in our schedule is our arrival and morning routine. My paraprofessional meets the students at their buses while I man the hallway outside of the classroom. As students come in, they ... 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...
Ideas for Winter Fine Motor Practice
You may be familiar with the Simply Special Ed Fine Motor Centers. OT Blogger, Taylor, called them her number one must-have SSE resource! But did you know that there is a Winter Version of these fine motor centers!? Fine motor skills and goals are a staples in most special education classrooms. A few years ago I developed the popular Simple Fine Motor Centers which has been loved by self-contained special education teachers AND occupational therapists. Now the seasonal themed Winter set has ... continue reading...
My Daily Schedule in an Autism Classroom
Let's take a dive into my daily schedule in an autism classroom! I will be showing you all of the ins and outs to keep the day running as smoothly as possible! Maybe you're looking for some new ideas or you don't know where to start. I'm here to help you keep it simple! Morning Routine Before my students enter the classroom, my paras and I get the room prepared for our morning routine. This includes setting out breakfast, making sure the sign-in sheets are cleared from the day before, ... continue reading...
Working on Fine Motor Skills with Visual Crafts
Any time we do something pizza-themed [like this FREE VISUAL CRAFT], my students go nuts! It is so fun and motivating for them! I am able to target almost all of my occupational therapy IEP goals with them! Visual crafts are my go-to activity with elemetnary self-contained classrooms. You may have seen my previous blog where I talk about, at the secondary level in particular, I use visual recipes to address fine motor skills required for goals surrounding transition or life skills goals. They ... continue reading...
How to Setup Fall Fine Motor Centers
Fine motor skills and goals are a staples in most special education classrooms. A few years ago I developed the popular Simple Fine Motor Centers which has been loved by self-contained special education teachers AND occupational therapists. Now the seasonal themed fall set has been released. If you have students with fine motor IEP goals- keep reading! What are Simple Fine Motor Centers? Simple Fine Motor Centers are created with your self-contained special education students in mind and ... continue reading...
Elementary Autistic Support Classroom Tour
Have you been curious about how to set up your elementary autistic support classroom? Join me as I give you a sneak peek inside my classroom! Come on in! When you enter my classroom, you will find a sign-in station for my students. Each student has a sign-in sheet with their name and a blank line (or a traceable name) for them to practice writing their name each morning. Also included in their arrival routine is to place their communication log/folder in the pink bin under the sign-in ... continue reading...
5 Things You Need from Dollar Tree
Dollar Tree has TONS of great materials for special ed classrooms. Get the things you need on a budget! Here are 5 things you need from Dollar Tree! Baskets The first thing you need to grab are baskets! These baskets are perfect for holding visuals for quick grab and go. I've also used these as "finished" baskets for visual schedule pieces. Now I use them to hold our Morning Meeting pieces. Dry Erase Pocket Sleeves Next up, you need these dry erase pocket sleeves! These are ... 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...
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...
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...
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