Welcoming someone new into your classroom can be a nerve-wracking experience. Let's calm some of those nerves!
Learn every step of classroom setup, must have resources, and materials needed to setup your self-contained classroom. Peek inside my classroom!
This is my most requested blog post! Putting my schedule in one post is difficult because there are so many moving pieces, but I will try to give an overview below! I did my best to give an overvie…
Setting up a schedule in a self-contained classroom is one of the hardest parts of our job. I remember my first year of teaching thinking, “why did no one teach me how to do this in college?” After years and years of tweaking my daily schedule, I finally settled on the same master schedule every […]
Get all of your students engaged during your morning routine, and plan the first hour of your day only once. Differentiated ideas for any teacher.
Setting up a schedule in a self contained classroom is one of the hardest parts of the job. It’s like putting together a puzzle with 2,000 pieces, but there is always a missing piece. You constantly have to go back to the drawing board and try to find something that works best. Sometimes I wish
See what most used and must-have resources Michelle uses her yearly sped allowance to purchase for her self-contained classroom.
Planning for a substitute in a self contained classroom can be a daunting task. Let me help you make it simple by sharing my tips and tricks I've learned!
The holiday season is an excellent time to fill the classroom with joy and creativity. Create activities that not only engage non-verbal students but also provide opportunities for conversation, sensory exploration, and fun! These 5 inclusive holiday activities for students in a self-contained classroom will help to make the season memorable for all of your […]
Creating a schedule that works in a self-contained classroom can feel a little like swimming with a weighted backpack on… It is HARD! Today I am sharing some ideas that have worked very well in my classroom. Design For Less Behaviors Research has shown the benefits for adding movement into our classrooms. Adding in movement […]
As a special education teacher, there are some things that I just CANNOT live without. Some are cheap that I buy often, and some are a little pricier but SO
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.
Aug 18, 2013 - Save valuable time and find already created activities, from the Boardmaker Community and Premium Activities, to meet all your students' individual needs.
Are you looking to refresh your autism schedule? Do you know where to start? Here's a dive into my daily schedule in an autism classroom!
Wondering how to fit everything into your schedule in a self contained special needs classroom? I'm sharing my self contained class schedule and specifics on what each part of our school day looks like. Blog post at Mrs. D's Corner.
Setting up a self-contained special education classroom for severe needs can be daunting. Read through these important tips to help you.
How I Organize my Self Contained Classroom – My Special Learners
Resources, tips, and materials to help you, help children with autism
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 […]
