You may have read my recent blog about spring sensory bins! When putting together sensory bins, it is always important to think about safety [in addition to fun!]. We wanted to post a blog with some safety considerations when utilizing sensory bins. While this is not all inclusive, hopefully it will get your wheels turning when thinking about how to make an ideal sensory bin for your students! Some Things to Think About Many of us are working with students who mouth things. There is ... continue reading...
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Autism Acceptance Month Treat Bags
Are you looking for a fun, creative way to celebrate Autism Acceptance Month with your staff? Below, I will show you how to create this special treat bags that your students can make and hand out during the month of April! Handmade Stickers Excuse me? We can make our own stickers? Yes! Yes, you can! And, the best part, it is SIMPLE. Let's gather our supplies and get started. Supplies That's it! That's all you need for these stickers. They are so easy to make! Next, make the ... continue reading...
The Best Writing Curriculum for Special Ed Classrooms
In special education classrooms, fostering writing skills can be a difficult task due to the many different abilities and learning styles among students. Visual differentiated writing journals offer a powerful solution by providing visual support and scaffolding to meet the diverse needs of learners, while allowing them to still work on the same prompt (making planning easy for you!). In this blog post, we'll explore the benefits of visual differentiated writing journals and highlight some of ... continue reading...
The Ultimate Guide to ESY (Extended School Year): Sharing My Daily Plans
Extended School Year (ESY) programs play a vital role in providing continuity of learning and support for students with special needs during extended breaks. ESY programs help prevent regression and promote continued growth and development. In this blog post, I'll be sharing my daily ESY daily plans as a comprehensive guide to help special ed teachers navigate and optimize their ESY programs for special education students, while saving their own planning time so they can enjoy summer ... continue reading...
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How to Attend Assemblies with Success
As an Inclusion Specialist, I always seek inclusion opportunities for self-contained classrooms. Assemblies are an excellent way to create shared experiences between students from self-contained ... continue reading...
Must-Have Containers for Special Education Teachers
Have you always wanted to be the type A organized special education teacher? Same here! After years of trial and error, I have found some organizational tools to make classroom routines more efficient ... continue reading...
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Free Apps For Special Education
Benefits of Using Apps in Special Education The use of technology in the classroom helps special education students in many different ways. Using free apps in the special education classroom ... continue reading...
Setting Up Data Sheets for OT Students
Setting up data sheets for all the students on my OT caseload is a big part of my back to school prep each year. I'm all about "working smarter, not harder!". Coming up with a streamlined system for ... continue reading...
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How to use a Stapling Center to Build Fine Motor Skills
Fine motor skills in special education are essential for everyday tasks such as writing, dressing, and using utensils. For special education students, developing these skills can be a challenge, but ... continue reading...
Magic Rainbow Science Experiment for Special Education
Science experiments are not just about understanding concepts; they are about sparking curiosity, fostering creativity, and promoting hands-on learning. For special education students, hands-on ... continue reading...