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
Out of the Box Job Tasks Student Can Help With
You know that saying: "There's a lesson to be learned in everything.", well, it's true! If you're a teacher, there are many tedious little tasks you do on a daily basis, and it takes a lot of time out of your day when you do them by yourself. Now obviously there are certain things you have to do ... 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
Holiday Crafts for Older Students in Special Education
As special education students get older, it gets harder to find age-appropriate crafts that are also easy enough for students to do as independently as possible. I found myself doing a lot of prepping for crafts, which is not what we want out of a craft that students will be sending home to ... READ the POST