SPECIALTIES

[ad_1] Teaching young students the concept of taking turns is a crucial aspect of their social and emotional development. Here are some taking turn activities kids love! Taking Turn Activities…

[ad_1] As special ed teachers, we know the importance of every minute we spend with our students. Our goal is to create a supportive and enriching learning environment where every student’s…

[ad_1] Starting a new school year can be an exciting yet challenging time for teachers as they prepare to welcome students into their classrooms. The first weeks of school orientation…

[ad_1] Organization doesn’t come naturally for most students, and that means that we, as teachers, need to teach our students how to get and stay organized in the classroom. Helping…

[ad_1] Building rapport with students is a crucial aspect of effective teaching. When students feel connected to their teachers, they are more engaged, motivated, and eager to learn. The saying…

[ad_1] The key to creating meaningful functional skills in our students is to embed skills and goals into real-life lessons. Here is a peek into my classroom lesson during our…

[ad_1] Finding a way to integrate life skills, academic skills, and IEP goals into one functional lesson is like hitting the lottery. It can feel impossible at times. There is…

[ad_1] While engaging in repetitive or restrictive behaviors is characteristic of students diagnosed with autism, you may need to develop a plan to reduce the behaviors if they begin to…

[ad_1] Functional reading activities are a must in special education programs. We need to focus on various activities that students will need lifelong. These skills will help our students be…

[ad_1] Many of the students we work with in special education programs struggle to focus and have sensory integration needs. When we combine these 2 things, we can help students…