A Teaching Blog
Writing can be a challenging task for many high school special education students, but with the right strategies and activities, it can become a rewarding and enjoyable experience. With my students who don’t like to write, I try to make what they are writing about relevant/something that interests them and I also try to give […]
As we embrace the month of February and all the love it brings, let’s channel that energy into fostering compassion and empathy in our classrooms. This blog post dives into the art of writing Empathy Exchange Cards, a meaningful activity I created that’s perfect for Valentine’s Day. Beyond the traditional festivities, this activity aligns […]
In the dynamic environment of my emotional support classroom, fostering a sense of tranquility and emotional regulation is most important. Students with diverse emotional needs require a supportive space that encourages them to manage their feelings effectively. In my classroom, employing various calming strategies becomes an essential tool in nurturing a positive learning atmosphere. Let’s […]
If you’ve been a follower of mine on Instagram for awhile, you already know I use my Transition Tracking Sheets in my classroom. These sheets have been a great help in developing IEPs and to have at the IEP meeting. They make documenting special education transition services and activities in the classroom easy. Each year […]
I can officially say this 2020-2021 school year is the longest school year I’ve ever experienced. Switching between hybrid learning, virtual learning, and in-person plus virtual learning was A LOT. It feels SO good to know I survived this year, with minimal tears shed. Ugh. This week, I’ve been working on cleaning/packing my classroom, as […]
I’ve officially completed a year of planning for and conducting virtual IEP meetings. Like many (if not all) of you, I NEVER thought I would EVER say that. Seriously. If someone would’ve told me two years ago to create a Zoom Link to send home with my IEP meeting invitations I would’ve thought they were […]
I’ve always told myself that the first 10 minutes of class sets the tone for the entire class. Now, I’m not saying this is 100% true, but it is what I like to tell myself – haha. In this first 10 minutes of class, my students have time to come in, get situated (sharpen their […]
I just wrapped up my thirteenth year as a special education teacher. THIRTEENTH. That blows my mind to think about. I’ve learned so much over the years, through experience spent in the classroom, but year thirteen was unlike any other. Never did I think I would be finishing out the school year teaching from my […]
I love scrolling Instagram and Pinterest and seeing all of the pretty classroom anchor charts so well designed… such fun fonts and colors… incredibly helpful… and… sadly… just not for my classroom. I like to keep what I display on my classroom walls to a minimum. Not just because my students get easily distracted, but […]
