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Ideas for ESY lessons & activities

As we approach the end of the school year, our focus shifts to planning for the Extended School Year. Whether you'll be guiding familiar faces or meeting a new group of students, your foundational strategies can stay largely the same. Below you will read about different subjects to work on during ... READ the POST

Virtual Field Trips with Google Earth

Virtual field trips are a great way to extend on an academic lesson or community based instruction.  Google Earth provides us with a really cool way to view real locations all over the world, and the best part is that it is free!  Below are some tutorials on navigating Google Earth to ... READ the POST

Dollar Tree Recycle Sorting Activities

The Dollar Tree has many useful and affordable educational resources.  On a teacher's budget, even though a resource might only cost me $1, I still like to try and find ways to make the resource last a long time.  This Recycle Activity Kit has been at the Dollar Tree for some time.  It comes with 4 ... READ the POST

Student Business Ideas For Special Education

Having a student business has SO MANY benefits.  Depending on what your product is, you have the opportunity to practice independence, money math, cooking, responsibility, and so much more!  For classrooms that do not have to focus on academics as much, this is the perfect place to start! ... READ the POST

Preparing Special Education Students For Graduation

Are you teaching high school or adult-aged students in special education? As you know, the focus during these years shifts heavily toward functional academics, life skills, and vocational training to help students prepare for life beyond the public school system. As secondary educators, it's our ... READ the POST

Pinecone Succulent Art Project

It's so hard to find age appropriate crafts for older students with disabilities.  Most crafts that are easy enough or don't require a lot of steps or fine motor skills, are geared towards younger children.  This pinecone succulent project is not only age appropriate, but makes a great gift for many ... READ the POST

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