Core Vocabulary – How to use it in the classroom
Core vocabulary is one area of my classroom that continues to evolve. There are a variety of areas in my pre-k classroom that give you the opportunity to use core…
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The Best Turn Taking Toys for Kids
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.
Social Emotional Learning books for your 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…
What is Community-Based Instruction?
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…
How to find cheap classroom materials
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
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…
5 Simple Ways to Thank Your Paraprofessional
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…
Tips to Make Story Time Engaging for Learners
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…
How to Make a Sensory Bin
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
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…
