Turn-taking toys like puzzles and beachballs promote children’s communication, problem-solving skills, and social development. They teach patience and cooperation and help in language development and building confidence. These simple, engaging toys often excite kids during group activities and can be found or inexpensively sourced for the classroom.
Are you working on Social Emotional Lessons (SEL) in your classroom? When I co-taught our school had time slotted each day to work on an SEL lesson. Teachers would use…
Empowering special education students through real-world learning…how is this possible?! Community Based Instruction (CBI) is your answer. This teaching method takes learning beyond the classroom walls and immerses students in…
Have you ever wondered how to find cheap ways to acquire your classroom materials. Teachers do not make a ton of money…right? However, we need to sometimes furnish or get…
Easy progressive art ideas can be challenging to find. However, I have one that my students LOVE to do. Plus, you can use it anytime of the year!! Check out…
Here are 5 simple ways to thank your paraprofessional for all their hard work. As a special education teacher we know that they are the backbone to our classrooms. A…
Is story time making you want to pull your hair out? Check out these easy tips to make story time engaging for your learners. Being in an elementary school the…
Ever wonder how to make a sensory bin? It can be as complicated or easy as you choose to make it! Here are the 4 simple steps on how to…
Differentiating reading in an elementary classroom was my biggest challenge as an inclusion teacher so read some tips that helped me! I am here to share some ideas that worked…
Have you ever had an IEP meeting where you felt overwhelmed? Unprepared? Scared? Nervous? These are all natural feelings when entering an IEP meeting. Read below for some tips and…
I am a special education teacher living in Northern Virginia. I previously taught in a middle school self-contained setting and recently switched rolls to an elementary inclusive setting. I love spending time with my family and outdoors. Running, hiking and drinking lots of coffee are some of my favorites! My passion is making learning fun and seeing my students smile each and every day! Read More
