Helping Special Education Teachers Deliver Effective Interventions
Each year, I scour Pinterest trying to find activities for the first day of school that are engaging for upper elementary students. I want to find activities that will allow me to learn and connect with each student. After FINALLY nailing down my plans, I wanted to share a few of my ideas for my […]
Each school year, I set a goal for myself. This past year, my goal was to do a better job of integrating science and social studies into my reading and writing curriculum. Although I’m pleased with my progress, I can’t wait to make a few more changes to make this upcoming year even better! Below are […]
Two years ago, I transitioned from special education to general education. One of my main goals was to not just shove content and procedures down their throats, but to help them truly understand math. Math Journals were one of the first things that I implemented to help accomplish this goal. After two years of tweaking, revamping, […]
As teachers, I feel like we all have topics or subjects that are near and dear to our hearts. For me, that topic is special education. Specifically, the way students with disabilities survive in an inclusive classroom. I was once told that working as the special education teacher in an inclusive setting is one of […]
I always dread the last day of school for some reason. I want my students to remember more than just the academics that we covered throughout the school year. I want them to remember that I have a sense of humor, the laughter that we shared together, and the sense of community that we had […]
Over Christmas Break, I was searching Pinterest for a few ways to really spice up my test prep. While searching, I found this crazy, silly game called Stinky Feet from Teaching in the Fast Lane. I absolutely loved the concept, and I knew that I had to use it in my classroom. I really loved […]
