Hi everyone, Welcome to my blog! I am so glad you are here to read my very first blog post!! In this blog I am going to give you a description of a typical day in my classroom. I start by giving you some general information about my class so that you have an understanding […]
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My first year in my self-contained classroom was one of the most challenging things I have ever endured. I felt unorganized and the lack of structure was truly debilitating. And then, I discovered: visual schedules. Research shows the benefits of using visual schedules with individuals with autism spectrum disorders. A visual schedule communicates the order of upcoming events or activities using photographs, objects, icons, or words.
Strategies for Reading Aloud for Non-Verbal Students and Children with Special Needs
These adapted books are so much fun! Not only do they target counting and life skills vocabulary, but they include real photos! This book series includes three books that have a predictable layout and an interactive routine: • 👝What's in the Wallet? • 🧳 What's in the Suitcase? • 👜 What's in the Purse? Copy the link below to purchase! https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Whats-in-the-Life-Skills-Adapted-Book-Series-6986012
Home can be such a TEDIOUS weekly task. I know its one of the last things we think of as teachers and I know I used to find myself scrambling to get ready each week. Every single year I change up my homework routine because every year I hate homework more and more. It can...
Tips of Large Group Success in a Pre-K Calssroom
April 2018 - Chalkboard Superhero
The paper portrait is fun and easy way to create portraits for your students.This project for 3rd or 4th grade usually takes three, 45-minute class periods.
Reducing Problem Behaviour using a function based intervention. Here I combined the first and then with the three star reward token boards and came up with this Behaviour Management Tool. Everything you need on one board, no more fidgeting with 2 boards, its made my life so much easier! My students can choose the reinforcer…
Take a peek inside 7 special education sample schedules to get some schedule ideas for your own special education classroom!
If you're struggling to create and use schedules with your students, let me help! I'm going to give you my classroom schedule tour.
As teachers, we all face different behavior challenges in the classroom. These challenges can change day to day or even year to year, but dealing with student behavior is something that no teacher can escape. We can however, use all the tools in our tool box to proactive instead of reactive. I have found over […]
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Do you ever look around and wonder how your classroom is going to be ready for the next day without having to stay for hours after school? Here are a couple ways that I get my classroom ready for the next day. This is the first year that my paras are only with me during […]
Learn how to create a daily schedule for a special education classroom. From non-negotiables to building daily routines, we've got you covered.
sold I'm up early (as usual), and now there's nothing left to be done but wait for my review. I'll distract myself with some more coffee and a walk to the beach. In this painting I was interested in that little patch of bright between the flowers, it isn't a direct observation, but more of a personal enhancement of what was. still life, acrylic
Jan/Feb 2010 by Elena SarniPhotography Trent BellFrom cargo ship to container house In a region filled with green-shuttered, white-clapboarded, quintessential New England homes, it’s a stunning sight to come upon a life-vest orange, corrugated-metal home with expansive glass walls. Made … Continue reading →
What are the pros and cons of self-contained classrooms? Our education experts weigh in - check out this guide to find out.
