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
Dollar Store Secret Santa Gift Exchange
Is your class able to take trips in the community? Here’s the perfect holiday CBI activity and why you should do a secret santa gift exchange with your students! We are all on a budget, so going to a dollar store to pick items helps keep the budget at a reasonable price! Set a $5-$10 ... READ the POST
Recycle Restaurant Menus & Travel Brochures With Cut & Paste Activities
One of my favorite things to do is find ways to recycle environmental print items for educational life skills use in the classroom! On a teacher's budget, we are always striving to find ways to save money, yet provide the best education for our students. I found a way to use to-go ... READ the POST
Community Based Instruction (CBI) Ideas for Special Education
Community-based instruction is such a valuable learning tool for special education students. The more you can get out into the community, the more you can practice hands-on life skills! If you're teaching in an adult transition classroom, you should prioritize going out into the community a ... READ the POST
In The Community IEP Goal Ideas
There are an endless number of life skills IEP goals out there, it's just a matter of finding what your student and their family want to focus on. It's all about getting to know your student, and their future goals and collaborating with parents/caregivers on what areas they find ... READ the POST