**This post about how to set up the best home school communication system contains affiliate links. ** When it comes to home/school communication, setting up a system that works for you is one of the most important things you can do. I've tried all the systems. I tried using a note home. I tried bingo dauber daily reports. I tried using a digital system. None of those were quite right for me. ... Read More about How To Set Up The Best Home School Communication System

Getting your first job teaching special education is really exciting! I remember when I started I was excited to decorate my classroom and hang up bulletin boards. I'm going to tell you now that I was way behind when it came to actually working with students during that first year because I didn't focus on the things that really mattered. I really wish I had someone to give me tips for first year ... Read More about Tips for First Year Special Education Teachers: You Landed the Job! Now What?!

Aren't we constantly increasing the communication skills of our students? I use songs and music time in the classroom to help my students become more effective communicators! In our classroom, we have a daily music time. This time is really a structured downtime after our recess to regroup and get ready to learn. It's a 15 minute period of time after recess for my students to get ready for the ... Read More about Increasing Communication During Music Time in the Classroom: Creating a Song Choice Book