Using SEL Early Finisher Choice Boards
One of the first things I learned as a new teacher is that I needed more activities than I would have ever imagined. The lessons I thought would take 45 minutes took 20, and we...
Read MoreThe Science Behind Mood Tracking
Let’s be honest: most kids are expected to “manage their emotions” without ever being taught how to notice them in the first place! We ask for calm bodies, kind words, flexible thinking… and then hand...
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Avoiding Teacher Burnout
Today’s guest blog post is all about avoiding teacher burnout from the veteran special educator, Whitney Lowrey. Whitney teaches K-6 resource in Arizona. You can follow her on instagram here! — Teacher burnout is nothing...
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10 Teacher Sweaters on Amazon
Teacher clothes aren’t always the easiest to find. Between dress codes and the actual nature of our jobs, it’s hard to find clothes that are practical and professional. I think sweaters are the PERFECT teacher...
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The Benefits of Using Technology in the Classroom
I’ll admit, I have mixed emotions about using technology in the classroom. We know our students are glued to screens at times, and already have ample experiences with tech tools. It makes me want to...
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Using Breathing Mats in the Classroom
Breathing mats won’t solve ALL of your classroom concerns, but they sure do help. These simple resources provide structure, support, and a non-threatening way to introduce an evidence based coping skill to children. The science...
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5 Picture Books about Disabilities and Differences
this post contains affiliate links It’s no surprise that picture books are my jam. Picture books about disabilities and differences? Okay, now you’re really speaking my language! Diversifying our classroom and school libraries is so...
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Supporting Classroom Transitions
If you have been in education for any length of time, you have likely noticed that classroom transitions can be tough. While some students seamlessly transition from one activity to another, other students can fall...
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9 Tips for a Sensory Friendly Classroom
We ALL have sensory systems, every single one of us! This is one of the many reasons why I am so passionate about classrooms being sensory friendly. While we of course have students with sensory...
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5 Uses for Errorless Tasks
Okay, what even ARE errorless tasks? These types of work tasks have no wrong answer, meaning they are truly errorless. Students put items into a bin, move pictures onto a scene, or use cues and...
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3 Ways to Combat Math Anxiety
I am absolutely a recovering math phobic. Math anxiety could literally be my middle name. I truly believe that I have undiagnosed dyscalculia. I fit absolutely every characteristic to a T. Growing up, this...
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