Everyone always talks about morning routines, but what about an end-of-day routine? They are just as important! Create an end-of-day routine in the classroom that will end the school day on a positive and productive note! If you’re a teacher, you know the end of the day is ... READ the POST
Pool Noodle Hack – Adaptive Tool for Playing Cards
Do you find it hard to play card games with your students because they struggle with holding their cards without showing everyone their cards? Bookmark this idea for ESY and Fun Fridays! Try this inexpensive & easy pool noodle hack! Supplies: All you need is a pool noodle, cutting ... READ the POST
Kid & Student Friendly Current Events Video & Article Websites
In my classroom, current events are part of our daily wrap-up routine—though many teachers prefer to do this in the morning! It’s a simple and engaging way to weave in social studies, history, geography, science, and more. Students stay informed about what’s happening in the world (which feels more ... READ the POST
Morning Routine in a Secondary SPED Classroom
Create a morning routine in the classroom that will set your students (and staff) up for a successful day! If you’re a SPED teacher, you know repetition is so important, and what better way to catch your students’ attention than when they are fresh and ready to start the day? Here are ... READ the POST
Tips For First-Year Special Education Teachers
Congratulations! You’ve worked incredibly hard to earn your teaching credential (or you're starting out as an intern teacher while you earn your credential), and now, as a first-year teacher, it’s time to put all that knowledge into practice. You finally have your own classroom—a space you get to ... READ the POST
Schedules & Lesson Plans in an Adult Transition Classroom
Let me start out by saying every classroom and school is different, and this is just one perspective on what works for my adult transition classroom. There are so many components to making schedules and lesson plans run as smooth as possible in a special education classroom. Please also ... READ the POST
