Hey! 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...
Read MoreMindfulness is the state of awareness of the present moment. What does this do for you? Minimize a feeling of overwhelm, assist in feeling grounded, Calm big emotions, and create an overall feeling of gratitude...
Read MoreFall! Everyone’s favorite season, right?! I love fall for millions of reasons, including sweater weather, chai lattes, TV shows coming out, the World Series, and gorgeous trees – but I also LOVE teaching gratefulness to...
Read MoreHi! BEHAVIOR. Coming off of a very rough week, I am relying on these strategies more than ever! Sometimes behavior plans can be super complex, and it can be so tedious to implement them with...
Read MoreI don’t know about you, but some days it feels like big emotions rule my classroom. My students struggle greatly with emotional regulation, and one seemingly small scenario can create a day of mayhem in...
Read MoreAll kids need movement, our kids CRAVE movement. Allowing movement breaks is a proven proactive behavior management tool – get AHEAD of your kids and structure movement into your day! Some of my favorite ways...
Read MoreBehavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) are both incredibly helpful and totally daunting! Here are a few of my favorite strategies in creating plans that are doable and effective. Collaborative Problem Solving If you’ve followed me on...
Read MoreIf you’re a special education teacher, I bet you’d be a millionaire if you were paid for every time someone called you a saint, or a hero, or a thousand other well-meaning compliments. Let me...
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