Helping Special Education Teachers Deliver Effective Interventions
In upper elementary grade levels, departmentalizing has been a huge trend. In Facebook groups, I often see questions asked about the advantages and disadvantages to embarking on a departmentalized system in your grade level or school. I taught fifth grade in both a departmentalized and un-departmentalized setting. To be honest, I loved them both! So, […]
When I first started teaching, there was a new requirement from the director to progress monitor once every three weeks. Teachers were furious and overwhelmed. They thought that it was such a waste of time. To be honest, I don’t blame them. It can be time consuming and a daunting task. Despite the time commitment […]
When it comes to test taking, there are so many skills that our students need to master in order to do well and show their true abilities. So many times, I’ve found that many of the simple things that we expect our students to know are not instinctively done by our students. Below are a […]
If you are teaching a primary grade or special education, I believe that sight word routines should be included in your daily routines. Some of our students, especially students with disabilities, need repeated exposure to allow them to master recognizing sight words quickly. Below, you will find six ways that I practice sight words with […]
I think doing a daily read aloud is something that no classroom should be without. It gives students shared experiences and skills. I can’t tell you how many times I say, “Remember when we read ____. The character was _____.” I use them for reference for many things throughout the school year. It’s also a […]
Do you need some ideas for daily routines to help with number recognition & counting? Number Recognition Zap My students love to play ZAP. It doesn’t matter which group or the grade level. It’s simple and fun! I have versions of ZAP for letters, sight words, math facts, and now NUMBERS! Here’s how to play: Put […]
