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
Vocational 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
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
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
Classroom and On Campus Job Ideas
Classroom jobs can be extremely beneficial to every student! There are a number of ways to implement classroom/on-campus jobs. You can have jobs assigned throughout the day, or you can designate a specified time to complete the tasks. Put it on the class schedule Unless it is ... READ the POST
Cooking & Cleaning 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