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DTT vs. Task Analysis

I have shared how I use DTT and Task Analysis lessons in my classroom here on the blog before. How do I know when to use a DTT lesson and when to use a Task Analysis (TA) lesson? Believe it or not, the answer to that question is quite simple! Discrete Trial lessons are best used when you are teaching rote (easy to memorize) skills. These types of skills will only have one correct response when ... Read More about DTT vs. Task Analysis

What is Task Analysis?

If you've been teaching in an Autism classroom, you've probably heard the term Task Analysis once or twice, but you may be asking what it is an how you can implement teaching with Task Analysis in your classroom. Check out this quick tutorial and I'll explain how I plan Task Analysis lessons, implement the lessons, and take data. What is Task Analysis? Task Analysis is an Evidence Based ... Read More about What is Task Analysis?

25 Ways to Survive and Thrive in SPED

I absolutely love teaching Special Education. I have found the place where I am meant to be and have built a community in my classroom. I am currently thriving in SPED, but it hasn't always been that way. Early in my career I was struggling to keep my head above water and breathe.Entering the Special Education field has a steep learning curve. You're thrust into a classroom with some of our ... Read More about 25 Ways to Survive and Thrive in SPED

Portable Behavior System

If your caseload is anything like mine, you have students in and out of your room all day. I have students who mainstream for portions of the day, but spend the majority of the day in my classroom. Having my students follow 2 different behavior systems just doesn't work in my classroom. Sarah from The Eager Teacher posted about her behavior system and I knew it would be a great fit for my ... Read More about Portable Behavior System

Workbasket Wednesday!

It's been a while since I linked up for Workbasket Wednesday, but I finally snapped some pictures of my Workbaskets and just had to share them with you all!   Check out these adorable Back to School tasks with a focus on fine motor skills! This task has been a classroom favorite. Students use the tweezers to sort out erasers I snagged from the Target Dollar Spot. Using the tweezers is ... Read More about Workbasket Wednesday!

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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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When I'm working on number recognition with my students I would get so frustrated with the materials I was finding. There were great resources that started to talk about numbers, but they quickly moved into counting and 1:1 correspondence and my students just weren't ready for that.That's why I created these 10 number recognition activities that focus SOLELY on helping students identify and name numbers.Check the activities out here:bit.ly/4gDQm1I ... See MoreSee Less

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❄️ Are you practicing fine motor skills in your classroom?❄️ We're all about winter fine motor tasks in our classroom right now.If you're looking for some winter time fine motor activities, check out this blog post. I've got 10 that you're going to love: bit.ly/3OhtDM2 ... See MoreSee Less

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When I'm working in the classroom, I always like to step back and look at the picture and backwards map my plans so that every step we take is intentional.⭐️ I make sure I chunk those goals into smaller parts so we can target skills and build upon them⭐️ I communicate goals clearly with staff, families, and students so the plan is clear to everyone who works with students in our classroom⭐️ I take data and reflect on the chunks of learning we're working onThis is how I practice intentional planning in my classroom. How do you practice being intentional in your classroom? Let me know in the comments! ... See MoreSee Less

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Want to save time and be more productive during the school day?Batch prepping has been a life saver in my classroom. Why make 1 icon when you can make 15 different icons at a time?!Want to know how I organize my classroom so I'm able to batch prep icons? Read more here: bit.ly/47G2QSb ... See MoreSee Less

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Yes, I have a TON of timers in my classroom. Yes, there have been comments about it. I'm not sure if they were compliments but I'm going to take it that way... ... See MoreSee Less

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