Let’s be real, teaching executive functioning skills is not for the faint of heart! These are essential, mental skills that help us function across the day. Executive functioning skills consist of skills like organization, time...
Read MoreI’m the first to say, I do not know much about Deaf education. When I studied special education in undergraduate and graduate school, I never became certified to teach Deaf students. This is an enormous...
Read MoreEND THE DAY FEELING GOOD. Who wouldn’t be behind that? Sometimes at the end of my school day, there was either a whole class of my students feeling drained and frustrated or one or two...
Read MoreToday’s post is special, it’s written by a dear friend of mine, Asmahan Mashrah. She is a teacher in Michigan and passionate about all of our students feeling supported, loved, and appreciated for their full...
Read MoreTeacher truth: Sometimes we watch movies on #FunFridays (whether it is in class or in the community). Fiona from Sped Adulting is giving us some amazing, functional activities to make this a meaningful activity outside...
Read MoreMorning meeting is such a must in our classrooms. It provides an important start to the day for both students and teachers and much needed connection. This is especially crucial in the era of COVID-19...
Read MoreThis collaboration is brought to you by Klassroom and features my unbiased experience using the app. Distance learning is upon us. Sigh. As someone who works with teachers in many different school settings, I...
Read MoreAs special educators, we are always working to foster student independence, and have them leave our classrooms as independent as possible. When I was a classroom teacher, I had a classroom pet, as well as...
Read MoreAs special educators, we know so many of us spend hours of our time crafting perfectly worded DonorsChoose.org projects, GoFundMe requests, and grant applications. Our students need so many specialized materials! Sensory tools, leveled book...
Read MoreIf you’re a regular around here, you know how much I love a good calm corner in a classroom. Having a designated safe space to sort out big emotions is so crucial in school! But...
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