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Lily’s Birth Story

I can’t believe it’s been one whole week since our little Lily joined us. It was another amazing birth experience and I’m so excited to share her birth story with you! The last appointment I had before she arrived was Wednesday June 7th (38w). I had declined cervical checks up until that point because after doing this whole birth thing once, I trusted my body to tell me when it was in labor. ... Read More about Lily’s Birth Story

Simple Mother’s Day Card And Gift Ideas

Need a few Mother’s Day gift ideas? I've got you covered! Here is a quick compilation of simple cards and gifts we have put together as a class for our moms and guardians. Before we dive into this list, it's important to remember and acknowledge that not every student has a mom. Know your students and families before committing to any sort of class Mother's day project. And if there isn't a mom or ... Read More about Simple Mother’s Day Card And Gift Ideas

Behavior Specific Praise

Effective positive praise can make a huge impact in your classroom. In particular Behavior-Specific Praise. What is Behavior Specific praise? Let’s define it. Behavior specific praise is a positive verbal statement directed toward a specific student to acknowledge a behavior that is desired. Behavior specific praise should include these 3 things: student name, the specific desired behavior, and ... Read More about Behavior Specific Praise

Amazon Classroom Supplies I Keep Repurchasing

There are a few Amazon classroom supplies that I’ve continued to repurchase for my classroom. Amazon is my go-to for convenience items for the classroom that arrive quickly and that I can depend on. Though I wish I didn’t have to purchase anything with my own money, it’s the reality and something I choose to do. Below, I’ve put together a list of Amazon classroom supplies I’ve continued to ... Read More about Amazon Classroom Supplies I Keep Repurchasing

5 Essentials For Teaching While Pregnant

Teaching while pregnant is HARD. I made it through teaching while pregnant this year with the help of my amazing classroom assistants and a few pregnancy must-haves! Here is my quick list of pregnancy favorites teacher edition: Bodycon dresses I quickly became team no pants as I entered my third trimester. Bodycon dresses are perfect to grow with the bump. They’re not too tight and cover ... Read More about 5 Essentials For Teaching While Pregnant

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  • Science can be a tricky subject to teach in the special education classroom. Often special education teachers aren’t given a science curriculum, which means creating your own. But if you are tired of searching for the perfect science units for your special education classroom, I’ve got you! Here you will find a simple, easy to use science unit designed to help teach your students about Food Chains. This unit includes differentiated worksheets, an adapted book and errorless learning activities.
  • Let’s talk about teacher work boundaries. It can be so easy as a teacher to set up and hold to teacher work boundaries but it is so important. Establishing boundaries for yourself as a teacher helps you create a better work life balance and helps prevent burnout as a special education teacher. If you need help setting teacher boundaries this year, here are 5 boundaries I set as a special education teacher and how it helped me be a happier, more productive teacher.
  • As a special education teacher, it’s rate to be given a social studies curriculum for your special education classroom. So how do you teach social studies when you aren’t given social studies resources to use with your students? Here are so my favorite tips and tricks for creating hands-on, engaging social studies activities your students will love along with my favorite social studies resources for special education students. Learn more here.
  • Science can be a tricky subject to teach in the special education classroom. Often special education teachers aren’t given a science curriculum, which means creating your own. But if you are tired of searching for the perfect science units for your special education classroom, I’ve got you! Here you will find a simple, easy to use science unit designed to help teach your students about Food Chains. This unit includes differentiated worksheets, an adapted book and errorless learning activities.
  • Science can be a tricky subject to teach in the special education classroom. Often special education teachers aren’t given a science curriculum, which means creating your own. But if you are tired of searching for the perfect science units for your special education classroom, I’ve got you! Here you will find a simple, easy to use science unit designed to help teach your students about Food Chains. This unit includes differentiated worksheets, an adapted book and errorless learning activities.
  • Special education teachers, these hacks will be a game changer in your classroom! If you are struggling with classroom organization, data collection, or prepping your classroom materials, these tips and trick are for you. They are by far my favorite special education teacher tricks to not only help you stay organized by all keep up with all the day to day aspects of being a special education teacher. Don’t sleep on these special education teacher hacks.
  • Science can be a tricky subject to teach in the special education classroom. Often special education teachers aren’t given a science curriculum, which means creating your own. But if you are tired of searching for the perfect science units for your special education classroom, I’ve got you! Here you will find a simple, easy to use science unit designed to help teach your students about Food Chains. This unit includes differentiated worksheets, an adapted book and errorless learning activities.
  • Paraprofessionals are an essential part of the special education classroom. Whether it’s supporting students, deescalating behaviors, tracking data, or assisting with centers, paras are some of the most important people in the classroom. But what happens when conflicts arise with paras and support staff in your classroom? How do you resolve conflicts in your special education classroom? Here is my favorite conflict resolving exercise that can help everyone work together cohesively.
  • Do you have any classroom supplies that you just can’t get enough of? Things that use in your special education classroom and buy year after year? Here are my favorite Amazon classroom supplies as a special education that I can’t get enough of. These supplies are perfect for setting up your special education classroom, prepping resources, helping with classroom organization, behavior management and addressing sensory needs. Find my favorite Amazon teacher supplies here.

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