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Get your Prep Pile in Check: Keeping Prep Organized in the Special Education Classroom

I'm sure you're well aware the the SPED Prep struggle is real! I don't know if your classroom is anything like mine this year, but keeping the materials we are prepping has been HARD. I have some curious students who really want to know what's coming up, so they're constantly snooping in the bin we were using for a while. Which, honestly, was fine with  me until we got so curious that ... Read More about Get your Prep Pile in Check: Keeping Prep Organized in the Special Education Classroom

15 Must Have Board Games for Special Education

**This post contains affiliate links, which means that I collect a commission, at no additional cost to you, should you choose to make a purchase.** Building social skills is essential in the special education classroom. I know that direct teaching of basic social skills is imperative, but when we get ready for generalization Iā€™m a huge fan of pulling out the board games. Board games are perfect ... Read More about 15 Must Have Board Games for Special Education

10 Fine Motor Activities for March

**This post contains affiliate links, which means that I collect a commission, at no additional cost to you, should you choose to make a purchase.** Fine motor skills have really been my jam this year. It's no secret that our students to develop fine motor skills and strengthen the muscles in their hands if they're ever going to be able to do most things at school. I took on the challenge this ... Read More about 10 Fine Motor Activities for March

4 Self Care Tips for the BUSY Special Educators

Is it just me or is teaching the special education classroom EXHAUSTING? I spend the day making split second decisions, managing behaviors, oh and teaching when I have a chance! By the end of the day I'm often EXHAUSTED and find myself changing into pajamas and climbing into bed before the sun has even gone down. Self care is so much more than pampering yourself. It's about reconnecting and ... Read More about 4 Self Care Tips for the BUSY Special Educators

Transition Items 101

Schedules are super functional for our students. Even though we often start out with a visual schedule in our primary classrooms (I have a whole wall of them!), the goal is to move to something portable and more functional. How many of us carry around a calendar or planner? Who keeps a calendar on their phone? These are schedules for us and we want to move our students to that point as well. We ... Read More about Transition Items 101

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  • Today we are sharing our favorite fall activities and ideas for the classroom. From September morning work, to fine motor scissor skills craft ideas, to fall counting activities, and asking and answering questions activities we have everything you need for fall. Our activities are great for preschool, kindergarten, 1st grade, and special education students. Check out our fall favorites and activities here!
  • Today we are sharing our favorite fall activities and ideas for the classroom. From September morning work, to fine motor scissor skills craft ideas, to fall counting activities, and asking and answering questions activities we have everything you need for fall. Our activities are great for preschool, kindergarten, 1st grade, and special education students. Check out our fall favorites and activities here!
  • Are you looking for some engaging centers to use at the beginning of the year? Check out these back to school fine motor centers! Your students will be able to practice fine motor skills while reviewing literacy and math concepts at the beginning of the school year. Click here to take a closer look at these fine motor centers for the beginning of kindergarten.
  • Today we are sharing our favorite fall activities and ideas for the classroom. From September morning work, to fine motor scissor skills craft ideas, to fall counting activities, and asking and answering questions activities we have everything you need for fall. Our activities are great for preschool, kindergarten, 1st grade, and special education students. Check out our fall favorites and activities here!
  • Are you looking for some engaging centers to use at the beginning of the year? Check out these back to school fine motor centers! Your students will be able to practice fine motor skills while reviewing literacy and math concepts at the beginning of the school year. Click here to take a closer look at these fine motor centers for the beginning of kindergarten.
  • Are you making the most of your activity matrix in your special education classroom? Not even sure where to start when planing for goal mastery in your classroom? Let's delve into its potentials and how it can take your teaching methods to astounding heights!
  • Grab a paper plate and some paper clips for this easy fine motor skip counting activity to help your kids learn to skip count by fives.
  • Teaching and generalizing adaptive skills in the special education classroom can be fun! These 20 activities are a great way to reinforce skills like food, money, body parts, telling time and clothing but are packed with FUN for kids. These 20 activities come in color and blackline options. They're a great option for distance learning or hybrid teaching. I use these as homework activities in my Autism classroom, too.

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Here's the age old question. Would you rather laminate or cut materials? I'm team laminate all day, everyday! I really don't like cutting things out. ... See MoreSee Less

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Want counting activities for the sports lover in your classroom? I've got you covered! This counting kit has 5 different activities to engage and help your students learn to count 0-20 objects.āš½ļø 5 Counting FlipbooksšŸ€ Clip CardsšŸˆ Number Sequencing Matsāš¾ļø Counting BooksšŸŽ¾ Counting Matsbit.ly/3CLHfwU ... See MoreSee Less

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Do you teach adaptive skills in your classroom? I find that focusing on 6 main areas of adaptive and daily living skills helps build knowledge in these areas for my students. Want to know more? Check out this blog post: bit.ly/4fFubqx ... See MoreSee Less

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Want counting activities for the sports lover in your classroom? I've got you covered! This counting kit has 5 different activities to engage and help your students learn to count 0-20 objects.bit.ly/4k4mb5u ... See MoreSee Less

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