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 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 […]
A few months ago I did a post on Lesson Planning in my Special Education Classroom. Since then I’ve received so many e-mails and messages about how much my templates have helped with lesson planning in other special education resource classrooms. I was honestly blown away. Along with those e-mails and messages, I received e-mails/messages […]
…did you read the title and cringe?! haha It’s ok if you did. I used to cringe my first few years of teaching when it came to sitting down and writing my lesson plans. I mean, as if stressing over writing IEPs, invitations, re-evaluations, behavior plans, student schedules, paraprofessional schedules, outside agency schedules, daily/weekly goal […]
