In the world of special education, social stories are a tool we use A LOT. And, if you don't use them, then you still likely know exactly what they are. Many teachers are confused about the best practices when it comes to this particular behavior tool, and we will talk about those best practices ... VIEW POST
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14 Day Kindness Campaign
We can all use more kindness. And the idea of teaching our students about kindness sounds like a good idea, but the thought of pulling resources together to do it may seem overwhelming with everything else on your plate.For that reason, I decided to put together 14 different ways our students ... VIEW POST
Exposing our students to other religions and cultures
I was born and raised a Catholic, but like many other Catholics, I no longer practice my religion. I am, however, a very spiritual person and still believe and follow many of the religious teachings I was raised with. Teaching religion in public schools can be a bit challenging. Many of these ... VIEW POST
The power of positive affirmations for students
Today, January 20, 2020, marked my 100th morning of doing my Miracle Morning routine. Have you heard of The Miracle Morning? It is a book by Hal Elrod. He outlines 6 practices to do first thing in the morning that will change how you perceive, move and experience your day. 100 days ago, I ... VIEW POST
Teaching tolerance as the first step to acceptance
Next week, we will celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's dream. A dream for a world where everyone is treated equally, regardless of the color of their skin. We will show videos, do worksheets, and probably even a craft. All good stuff meant to help students make connections to the lessons from ... VIEW POST
Tensions are rising. Teaching students about the Middle East
If you are like me, or many Americans, just being able to identify Iran and Iraq on a map can be a challenge. Now, the news is filled with concern over the rising tension between the US and Iran. So what does that mean for us as special education teachers? Do we just ignore these current events, ... VIEW POST
