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SPED Teacher Must Haves

Before we dive in to my tried and true sped teacher must haves, I have to say that you truly don’t NEED anything. What do you truly need to give your students if you ask me? Most importantly, your students need love, relationships, and validation. But when it comes down to actual sped teacher supplies that don’t break or fall apart, these are what I would consider my sped teacher must haves that ... Read More about SPED Teacher Must Haves

11 Books To Read For Autism Acceptance Month

April has arrived and autism acceptance month is here! If you are looking for some book suggestions to read for Autism acceptance month I have compiled a list below. These books are centered around autistic individuals or promote the idea of neurodiversity. Firstly, this list includes the books that I put on display in our school’s Autism acceptance month library. This shelf sits in the library ... Read More about 11 Books To Read For Autism Acceptance Month

We’re Pregnant! + First Trimester Pregnancy Recap

Hi friends! If you follow me on instagram you probably already know that we are pregnant! I figured it would be fun to put together a first trimester pregnancy recap and do a little pregnancy Q&A to help guide this post! We are truly so excited and blessed to be growing this little bundle of joy. I am 17 and a half weeks as I am typing this. Many of your questions have been answered below, ... Read More about We’re Pregnant! + First Trimester Pregnancy Recap

Holiday Craft For Kids

Need a fun holiday craft for kids to do before winter break? Here is one of my favorite and simple holiday crafts! Below I have compiled a step by step guide for you to create a sun catcher snowman with your students. Below I have listed the supplies you will need: -construction paper -laminator (or contact paper). This is not the exact one I used since my snowmen shapes were larger, ... Read More about Holiday Craft For Kids

4 Things I Wish I Did As A First Year Teacher

"What is your best advice for a first year teacher?" This is by far one of my most frequently asked questions I get in my direct messages. And it always takes me back to my experience as a first year teacher. I made lots of mistakes along the way. And there are things I wish I did differently. Whenever people ask me this, I have such a hard time answering in a DM because there is so much I ... Read More about 4 Things I Wish I Did As A First Year Teacher

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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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