To be frank, testing season doesn’t exactly bring out the best in any of us. Even as adults, high-stakes environments can crank up the pressure and shake our confidence. Now imagine that same pressure in...
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This post contains affiliate links. Teaching expected behavior through read alouds is one of my favorite ways to target specific skills. Here are some of my favorites, broken down into categories of behaviors. These are...
Read MoreI am asked constantly what the best “trick” or “hack” is in working with tough students. And what I really hear, and know, when someone says this, is: kids that are HARD to like. It...
Read MoreDo you use News2You in your special education classroom? News2You is an adapted digital newspaper that allows students to make connections to current events each week. I have used it for years, and I love...
Read MoreIf you’ve been reading my blog or following my social media accounts for any length of time, you know that behavior plans are my jam! There is really nothing that is more powerful than a...
Read MoreLet’s get down to the real stuff from the beginning, teachers: According to the ACES Study, a child with four or more “adverse childhood experiences” was 32 times more likely to be labeled with a learning...
Read MoreLast year, I had enough. Not only were my 2-3 grade students obsessed with dating one another and getting themselves into awkward love triangles, but their lack of self-esteem was exhausting to witness. I decided...
Read MoreSo, admittedly, I can’t miss teaching my class about the Winter Olympics because I am obsessed with watching them. I figure skated for 10 years and I watch competitive skating like other people watch football...
Read MoreHey! I’m here with 4 tech tips to help engage your students and keep technology accessible for all of your learners. 1.) Guided Access Here’s the scenario… you finally get iPads in your classroom. You...
Read MoreBibliotherapy, or the use of books as therapy, can be such a great addition to our special education classrooms! Where to begin? Here’s a few of my favorites. Julia Cook I’ve mentioned her before, and...
Read MoreGuys… our jobs are really hard. I’m thanking my lucky stars on the daily that my job is also equally rewarding. I’ve taught in this high stress field for 8 years and have determined these...
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