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…
Looking for more ways to differentiate you math instruction? Read below to find 3 ways to differentiate math instruction in an elementary school setting? Here are my 3 tips I…
Looking for creative ways to keep your students engaged at school? Try these 5 in school jobs for students with special needs. These jobs within the school building can promote…
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
