This post contains affiliate links. We’re always searching for innovative ways to engage and inspire our students while meeting their Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals. Have you heard about Lovevery playkits? These thoughtfully designed kits...
Read MoreHave you jumped on the interactive bulletin board bandwagon yet? They are a super engaging way to present new concepts, reinforce learning, and encourage student participation. For special education teachers, these boards do more than...
Read MoreWe already know the immense value of emotional intelligence and social emotional learning in our classrooms. The ability to understand, express, and manage emotions is a superpower, especially for the amazing kids we service. I’m...
Read MoreAre you ready to take your classroom task boxes to the next level by fostering SEL skills with SEL work tasks? Well, you’re in for a treat. Structuring and managing SEL goals in special education...
Read MoreI know my audience, and I know teachers (maybe because I am one, and have been one for a long time now!). We strive to create inclusive learning environments that cater to the diverse needs...
Read MoreThis might be a flashback for my fellow millennial teachers, but Magnadoodles are back! My toddler got one for Christmas from my aunt and it really got my wheels turning. A Magnadoodle is a magnetic...
Read MoreThis post contains affiliate links. As a special education teacher for over 10 years, I have written my fair share of Behavior Intervention Plans and supported a LOT of students that exhibited challenging behavior. As...
Read MoreNo matter if you teach preschool, high school math, middle school special education, or PE… disruptive behavior from students is a commonality. Learn from veteran teacher and guest blogger Gina (from Teaching with Heart) as...
Read MoreCooking in the classroom can be a great way for special education teachers to help their students develop important life skills. Not only does cooking allow students to practice following instructions, measuring ingredients, and using...
Read MoreSpecial educators are basically the *experts* of classroom accommodations. Have you ever worked alongside a co-teacher? They’re literally the gold medalists of classroom accommodations – especially those on the fly! I am thrilled to introduce...
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