How to Use Calm Books to Assist in De-Escalation
If 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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Using Choice Boards as an Easy Proactive Behavior Intervention
When you really think about it, it’s hard to be a kid. So many people make choices for you! Add in a communication barrier as another layer, and it’s no surprise many of our students...
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Using Real Photos to Teach Emotion Identification
Real photos matter – because they work. Real photos can be instrumental in teaching emotion identification. I love clip art, too! It’s easy to find pictures of children depicting a variety of behaviors and emotions,...
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Morning Meeting in a Special Education Classroom
Morning meeting has evolved over the years in my classrooms, but I have always found it to be the most important part of our day! Let’s clarify that this is NOT the same as morning...
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YouTube Channels for Special Education Classrooms
YouTube is one of my most favorite interactive resources to enhance my classroom instruction! Here are my Top 10 YouTube Channels for Special Education Classrooms (in no particular order!). I have also linked some of...
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Using News 2 You in a High Incidence Classroom
Do you use News2You in your special education classroom? News2You is an adapted digital newspaper that allows students to make connections to current events each week. I have used it for years, and I love...
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