This 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 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 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 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. We all know, fidgets are awesome. They support students needing sensory input, they can assist students experiencing anxiety, and they can provide support for focusing in the classroom, and more....
Read MoreThis post contains affiliate links. You may know the special education blogger Fiona from her expertise over at Sped Adulting. She’s a seasoned transition-age special educator and the creator of so many high quality resources....
Read MoreThe field of education is WILD these days. We are picking up the pieces from the chaos of the last few years, and many staff and teachers have left the field. Heather from Full Sped...
Read MoreThis post contains affiliate links. What’s a social filter? Communication is one of the foundations of school. When I think back to my elementary and middle school days, communication with my teachers and my peers...
Read MoreDo you work with upper elementary, middle school, high school, or transition age students? Finding an age appropriate craft to make for holiday gifts or to sell for a fundraiser can be really tough....
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