Like probably every other teacher, I am an Amazon queen. I make an Amazon Classroom Wish List every year, and it is where 90% of my classroom organization comes from. Let's do a tour of my favorite classroom organization materials from Amazon! ((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 prices for you!) but I make a small commission off of sales. This helps me to test out more materials and bring you ... continue reading...
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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...
New Special Education Teachers: Ultimate Guide
Are you a new special education teacher? You are going to want to keep reading! I've rounded up my best blog posts to help guide you! I will tell you where to look for jobs, what kinds of interview questions to prepare for and more! Where to Look for a Special Education Job Looking for a job in special education can be a daunting task depending where you live. Check out the above post to get an idea of the best places to look. Do you need reminders of what they will want to see on ... continue reading...
How To: Activity Rotations in the Multiple Disabilities Classroom
Hello everyone! I want to talk about using a task system in the multiple disability classroom. You may wonder "What does that look like?" or "I'm not sure my student can work independently." That's okay! We can find work that can be done at independent level for all students and I'd to show you how I do that. So, here is how to set up an activity rotations in the multiple disabilities classroom. Do I Have To Use Task Boxes? Absolutely not! Task boxes do not work with all students. ... continue reading...
Five Ways to Teach About Emotions
As special education teachers, our job is not strictly to teach academics. We are tasked with teaching our students about their emotions, how to understand others emotions and how to respond in certain emotional scenarios. These are five of my favorite ways (in no particular order) to teach about emotions. 1. Social Stories/Social Narratives Note: I will be using the term "social narratives", as Social Stories is a copyrighted term by Carol Gray. While they are essentially the same, ... continue reading...
How to Set Up Fine Motor Centers
Do you do centers in your classroom? You need to add fine motor centers to your schedule. They work on all the fine motor skills you can think of, they aren't hard to prep, and they will last you all year long! I'll show you how to set up fine motor centers in your classroom! What You'll Need First, let's go over what materials you'll need. You can find the materials list for each center in the resource. Shop Fine Motor Centers HERE. Some basic materials you'll need to get started ... continue reading...
3 Types of Structured Work Systems
Structured work systems, also called independent work systems, are perfect for students in a self-contained classroom. These systems are visual systems that are strategically set up so students can work independently. Some type of structured work system is a MUST HAVE in my ASD classroom. Task Box Center This is the structured work center I use everyday in my classroom this school year. This works well for my students who are TK-1st grades. Students each have a schedule ... continue reading...
8 Organization Items for your Special Ed Classroom
Are you looking for organization items for your special education classroom? In special education, we have a variety of items in our classroom. We host tools, toys, fidgets, visuals, multiple sets of curriculum...you name it! I've learned some tricks over the years for how to stay more organized that I want to share with you today. Here are 8 MUST-HAVE organization items for your special education classroom that you NEED today! ((This blog post contains affiliate links for your convenience. ... continue reading...
How to Setup a Self-Contained Classroom
Self-contained classroom setup is my jam. I get so excited every year planning how I want to physically set up my classroom. It can be an extremely daunting task, but if you have a plan it can be a fun process. Let me show you how to setup a self-contained classroom. Plan the areas of your classroom Whole Group/Small Group When planning your self-contained classroom setup, decide what kinds of areas you'll need. Will you need a whole group area, small groups, centers, independent ... continue reading...
3 Math Centers I Use ALL Year Long
Centers are my best friend in my self-contained special education classroom. If you're anything like me, I can think of a million reading centers, but I have a harder time coming up with math centers. I have 3 math centers I use all year long. They are tried and true, simple math centers you can implement in your classroom. Center 1: Simple Math Curriculum My first math center I use all year long is the Simple Math Curriculum. You can read more about the Simple Math Curriculum in ... continue reading...
Spooky Halloween Fine Motor Activities on a Budget
I have grown to love fall! I love the cooler weather, the leaves, and most importantly the fall menu at Starbucks. But I think my favorite thing is creating activities to go along with fall and Halloween! I find it is easier to plan and create when themes are involved and increase engagement and participation with my students! I love seeing my students happy and excited to learn and explore! In this blog, I am going to share a few of the fine motor activities I have created for Halloween! ... continue reading...
10 Prep Tips for Back to School
Whether you are a new or veteran special education teacher, these prep tips for back to school just might surprise you. Read on to find out my favorite prep tips to stay organized, prep materials, and build routines this new school year. Tip #1 Organize Schedule Pieces When you prep your schedule pieces, make lots of extras of each type of schedule piece! Throughout the day, pieces can get lost easily, so I like to have lots of extras on hand so that we can replace pieces as needed. I ... continue reading...
8 Pinterest Boards for Special Education Teachers
If you are a new special education teacher, I am here to let you in on a little secret! (PINTEREST is a search engine, yup that's right) Your 2 new best friends will now be Teachers Pay Teachers and Pinterest! If you have for some reason not heard of either of these, it’s time to create accounts ASAP! All joking aside, Pinterest is a great website to utilize for educators. You have to be careful, however, not to get caught up in the “Pinterest haze''. What I mean by this is you don’t have to ... continue reading...
H.S. Special Education Classroom Tour
Welcome to my High School Special Ed classroom! Before we begin the classroom tour, I do have a quick disclaimer. I have been blessed to have, what we refer to, as “The EC (exceptional children) Wing.” We technically have 2 special education classrooms – 1 academic and 1 Life Skills room, as well as a courtyard. I have never had this kind of space before, and probably never will again, if I were to relocate. We take full advantage of this area, and I hope every reader ... continue reading...
5 Must-Have Resources for New Special Education Teachers
Are you a new special education teacher looking for must-have resources for your brand new classroom? Look no further because you have come to the right place! Being a brand new teacher can be super overwhelming but being a brand new special education teacher can sometimes take the cake. Sometimes you are the only special education teacher in the school and it is up to you to create a schedule and curriculum for your students. Oh and did I mention that your students will all be functioning ... continue reading...
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