I can guarantee that if you use reward systems, at some point in the year the reward systems start to feel a little fragile. You have the charts, the systems, the prizes and kids are...
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You know how much I believe in the power of social emotional learning, and I rely on CASEL for the bulk of my research. The Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) has developed...
Read MoreThis post contains affiliate links. As a special education teacher for over 10 years, I have written my fair share of Behavior Intervention Plans and supported a LOT of students that exhibited challenging behavior. As...
Read MoreThis might be a flashback for my fellow millennial teachers, but Magnadoodles are back! My toddler got one for Christmas from my aunt and it really got my wheels turning. A Magnadoodle is a magnetic...
Read MoreNo matter if you teach preschool, high school math, middle school special education, or PE… disruptive behavior from students is a commonality. Learn from veteran teacher and guest blogger Gina (from Teaching with Heart) as...
Read MoreThis post contains affiliate links. Social skills are some of the most important and foundational skills we will teach our students. We already know this! As teachers, we are working tirelessly to reach IEP goals,...
Read MoreLearning to regulate behavior is so important for ALL kids, but especially our students with disabilities. Ableism is the discrimination against disabled individuals, and it is unfortunately so prevalent within the accessible (special) education classroom....
Read MoreCooking in the classroom can be a great way for special education teachers to help their students develop important life skills. Not only does cooking allow students to practice following instructions, measuring ingredients, and using...
Read MoreSpecial educators are basically the *experts* of classroom accommodations. Have you ever worked alongside a co-teacher? They’re literally the gold medalists of classroom accommodations – especially those on the fly! I am thrilled to introduce...
Read MoreThis post contains affiliate links. Growth mindset became a huge phenomenon about 10 years ago, especially in school. While it can be unfortunately used negatively, when it’s used in a positive way, it can truly...
Read MoreHow can you increase student independence in the classroom? This can be a challenging task for teachers, but it is an important goal to strive for. When students are more independent, they are more confident,...
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