Tips to manage meltdowns in the self-contained classroom. In this blog I share 5 deescalation techniques and physical classroom changes.
Managing special needs behavior is quite different - and, therefore, requires different skills - than managing a gen ed classroom. Click here to read more.
In this activity children will create feelings faces to explore different feelings to build their emotional intelligence... Did you know that including social emotional learning activities when teaching can lead to better academic performance? For so long, schools focused only on teaching academics, but with more and more research, people are understanding the value in
A Zucchini Frittata is a great breakfast, brunch, or dinner and this recipe is about as easy as it gets. In just about 45 minutes, you can have this tasty Italian dish on your plate.
I have plans to do a few sets of printable packs based on social concepts. I've already done two on feelings and emotions, but I wanted to get into other realms as well. So, to
IEP goal bins will help you keep your students' goals and materials organized so you can focus on what's important: the students.
Is it the autism or just bad behavior? It’s hard to know for sure, but if you struggle with autism and discipline, we’re sharing 13 practical tips to teach you how to discipline an autistic child at home and in the classroom.
Get a taste of the Roaring Twenties with these vintage recipes for oysters Rockefeller, finger sandwiches, icebox cakes and more. 1920s food had a lot to offer!
Make a delicious and easy Pesto Tortellini with fresh spinach and cherry tomatoes in just 30 minutes. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or for entertaining guests.
Whether you are a new teacher or a veteran, reviewing the foundational laws of our career can be incredibly helpful. Read on to discover.
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
Listen to this Special Ed Podcast with 15 great ideas for Functional Centers for students with Intellectual Disabilities and Autism in High School. Read more and subscribe today!
Is it the autism or just bad behavior? It’s hard to know for sure, but if you struggle with autism and discipline, we’re sharing 13 practical tips to teach you how to discipline an autistic child at home and in the classroom.
Listen to this Special Ed Podcast with 15 great ideas for Functional Centers for students with Intellectual Disabilities and Autism in High School. Read more and subscribe today!
Check this post before traveling to Vitoria Gasteiz, here you have the best things to do and the most important places to visit in this city.
Today I'm excited to have Corrina from From Mrs. Allen's Teaching Files here to share a really fun and exciting activity to use when talking about self control. Self control is such a hard
Hey busy SLP! Ever find yourself in a therapy rut or in need of some articulation activities ASAP? I’ve got you covered! This post is full of 12 quick and easy articulation activities to help you achieve as many target trials as possible, without resorting to the ever-tedious drill, drill, drill! Articulation Activitie
This is the ultimate list of sensory diet activities for kids. Many ideas can be done with common household items and are easy to use!
Those days of forgetting their math facts? Staring blankly at a multiplication problem? Adding or subtracting when they should be multiplying? Done. Gone. Over. Those days are in the past! Today we’re going to learn how to teach multiplication facts to our students with disabilities so that they build conceptual knowledge and retention.
Take a peek inside 9 unique special education classroom setups! Learn how each teacher sets up her classroom!
4 Must Do's on the First Day of Pre-K. Worried you missed something while lesson planning for the first day of school?
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
Matching colors is so much fun with this free matching color activity for preschoolers. While my daughter is quite a pro at matching colors, she is still learning to name the colors consistently. Using color matching and color sorting activities for preschoolers allows me to see her progress easily and find out what colors she is still struggling with (like purple and orange). Get the Free Color Matching Fishbowl Printable for Preschoolers to help your students or children learn to identify and name all of the colors!
You all LOVED the 4 simple task boxes I shared here, so here are 4 more! SIMPLE task boxes that don’t cost a fortune and are low level for independent work and beginning learners are so hard to find. What’s even harder to find is ones that are appropriate for ANY age. These 4 hit […]
Morning Meeting is a routine activity that will set up your structure for the day. Here are 3 things to include in morning meeting.
Have you been struggling to find a way to engage your students in writing activities? I was too until I found these daily writing journals!
Hello, fellow food enthusiasts! Today, we embark on a culinary
This detailed guide to the Northern coast of Spain is aimed to help you understand what to see, where to go and what to do on any visit!
NUMBER 1 BEST SELLER ON TPT * Functional, differentiated skill work that is the perfect addition to your morning routine and calendar time. This adapted binder will help your students start their day off right, and once mastered, can be a set of skills they complete successfully and independently. P...
Here's my recipe for an easy Italian pasta sauce using canned tomato sauce as your base. When I need a red sauce but don't have cans of crushed tomatoes, I use this instead! Makes about 6-8 cups.
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When it seems like the only word they know is "no."