In you special needs class, do you have any behavior issues? Any kids that are over-responsive or just the opposite, under-responsive? YOU.NEED.HEAVY.WORK. I cannot stress enough how much of a DRASTIC change we saw in some of our special thinkers when we began implementing this work system into their daily routine. Here's some info on
Do you have special education students in your classroom who are always putting things in their mouth? Let's chat about oral seeking behaviors
In you special needs class, do you have any behavior issues? Any kids that are over-responsive or just the opposite, under-responsive? YOU.NEED.HEAVY.WORK. I cannot stress enough how much of a DRASTIC change we saw in some of our special thinkers when we began implementing this work system into their daily routine. Here's some info on
Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) is an invaluable tool for supporting students with diverse learning needs in preschool classrooms.
Who is prepping more work boxes this summer? I just love getting new ideas, especially for our older life skill students! Christina Bailey, a transition life skill teacher, offered to share a bunch of her work boxes on my blog! Thank you Christina! Christina works with transition aged students (19-26 years old) with severe cognitive and/or health impairments. Her school serves students from multiple school districts within the county who learn best in an alternative placement. Are you ready? Here they are!! Putting together (or taking apart) flashlights. Bonus points if students can get the batteries in correctly and get the light to turn on! (Motivation!!) Ice cube tray and colored pebbles with tongs. I love the fine motor aspect added here. Marker packaging. I absolutely love this task and would be a great one to buy during back to school marker sales (especially on those really cheap markers you don't really want to use in your classroom!) Erasers on pencils. This has always been one of my favorite tasks! Silverware sorting. A must for every work task station, am I right? And a super easy and cheap one to put together. Silverware rolling / packaging. I love this task as it is perfect for vocational preparation. Putting together curlers. Ribbon threading around a wire basket. I never would have thought of this task! I love using the wire basket to thread the ribbon, and bet students would have fun with this task too. Sewing kit packaging. Packaging tasks like this are great! Tea candle sort. I love this age appropriate color sorting activity. Toiletry packaging. Wouldn't it be awesome to get donations of items like this and put together kits to give out to the homeless as a classroom service project? So, there you have it! Did you get some more good ideas? Happy task box prep! If you ever have anything you want to share, feel free to email me. I love being able to share your fantastic ideas with other special education teachers like yourself!
Tips to manage meltdowns in the self-contained classroom. In this blog I share 5 deescalation techniques and physical classroom changes.
Bee Happy I use the finger icons as count down tokens and the reward visuals go in the choice list. There is also an editable version for you to make your own motivator pictures to match the sensor…
Learn about science curriculum created for self-contained special education classrooms by a real special education teacher!
Do you see a number of students who struggle to stay focused during academic tasks? What if sensory paths could help?!
Special Educators Resource Room - Find the tools and support you need to feel calm, collected, and totally together as a special educator.
We can find work that can be done at independent level for all students and I'd to show you how I do that.
Promoting independence is a key goal, and one important milestone is independent sitting. Independent sitting not only enhances student’s physical
I teach a 1st through 4th self-contained, mod/severe, special day class. I am going to highlight some of the key elements in my classroom.
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Do you want to work on life skills in your classroom? Are you looking for hands-on special education life skills activities that your students will love? If so, you've come to the right place. Because today, I'm sharing my top 10 life skills activities that you can do in your classroom. 1. Washing Hands One
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STEM in a special ed classroom is a huge possibility. Take a look inside my classroom to see how we make it work, what we use, and more!
Included are 9 differentiated weekend journals for all special education students in your classroom, from symbol readers to advanced writers.This is the perfect life skill activity to get your students discussing their weekends and asking questions to each other. This activity works on social skills...
Stop laminating? In my special education classroom? I know, I know. But trust me. Save time, money and the Earth with 3 additions to your supply cabinet.
Let's Take a Sensory Break Digital Download Classroom Header Print, Cut and Laminate this cute classroom header to put above a sensory area in the classroom!
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This blog post shares five tips on navigating the challenges and effectively running circle time in a limited verbal classroom.
Centers or "Play centers" are centers that are intentionally planned; with a purpose in mind. A lot of my play based centers are planned aroun
Let’s talk about creating and using tactile schedules in the classroom. If you have a Teacher of the Visually Impaired that works with you, they may provide you with a kit or schedule pieces from the library of the blind. Here is a link to my local library. Check with your state and see if you […]
What is Errorless Learning and who is it for? Your questions answered, plus FREE sample activities to try with your students. Only at Mrs. D's Corner.
From developing fine motor skills, letter and number recognition, sight words, sorting, sequencing, reading, and math, these task boxes for autism tasks will help develop important life skills and beyond!
32 Sensory Play Activities For Kids With Autism. Sensory Play helps all children learn, but for kids on the autism spectrum, it can
I’m back to talk more about independent work stations. I don’t know if you’ve realized, but I’m basically obsessed with them. I think I’ve written about independent work stations at least a half dozen times on this blog if not more! I love them because not only do they provide an opportunity to teach students ... Read More about 5 Mistakes you are Making in your Independent Work Stations
What do you do when paras are not doing their jobs? These tricks and tips can help get them back on track in the classroom.
Encourage language development and social skills through music in special education. Engage all students with interactive and inclusive activities.
These days, it’s not uncommon to hear about kids who have difficulty with paying attention. Here are our top sensory strategies to help!
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Have you been curious about how to set up your elementary autistic support classroom? Join me as I give you a
If morning meeting or whole group activities have ever intimidated you as a special education teacher, you are not alone. This post can help!
Structured Work Systems, also called independent work systems, is a way for students with special needs to practice skills on their own.
Overwhelmed and understaffed my first year as a special education teacher in the self-contained classroom, I discovered that implementing an effective independent workstation helped my students become more successful and independent. Click to learn how I got control using task boxes and independent workstations in my special education classroom. My students loved the differentiated math, language arts, science, and social studies curriculum with age appropriate clip art and real photographs.
Get your FREE Sensory Path Printable today! Our sensory pathway includes 10 pages of various gross motor skill actions.
