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  • How to get kids exercising in school

    How do we go about getting our students to go about exercising in school in a safe, effective and fun way? Here are some tools and strategies to get you and your students moving more.

    How to get kids exercising in school
  • Why consistency is key in a special education classroom

    Consistency is key to success in a special education classroom. Here are some tips and questions to ask yourself to be most successful.

    Why consistency is key in a special education classroom
  • 5 great activities for read alouds in a special education classroom

    5 activities for read alouds in an elementary special education setting you can use today. Lots of free downloads.

    5 great activities for read alouds in a special education classroom
  • Best strategies for behavior management: a roundup of 10 posts and helpful downloads

    This is a collection of 10 of my best blog posts dealing with strategies for behavior management in the classroom, home, and community.

    Best strategies for behavior management: a roundup of 10 posts and helpful downloads
  • California Gold Rush for kids in special education classrooms

    Looking for ideas for the California Gold Rush for kids in a special education classroom? Read more here and get a free activity.

    California Gold Rush for kids in special education classrooms
kids exercising in school

April 12, 2021

How to get kids exercising in school

We all know how important exercise is for good health. But, if you have an intellectual disability, that may be less obvious to you. Nevertheless, we want to ensure exercising in school is happening with all of our students, even those with some of the most significant challenges. How do we ... VIEW POST

March 29, 2021

Why consistency is key in a special education classroom

When you are just starting out and have your very own classroom for the first time, consistency can be the key to your success and sanity. There is so much to learn, and so much to implement. But, if you can choose that one thing you know you want to be part of your routine every single day, you are ... VIEW POST

March 8, 2021

5 great activities for read alouds in a special education classroom

Read alouds are a popular part of most elementary classrooms. In a special education setting, however, our activities for read alouds often need more structure and visual support. The key is to find a few activities that work well for your students and then incorporate them again and again during ... VIEW POST

February 22, 2021

Best strategies for behavior management: a roundup of 10 posts and helpful downloads

There are so many strategies for behavior management out there. Most are fairly effective when implemented correctly. But, who has the time to search through all the noise to find one that will work and give you the tools you need for free? I have put together a collection of 10 of my best blog ... VIEW POST

February 15, 2021

California Gold Rush for kids in special education classrooms

Most high school teachers cover the California Gold Rush. But, if you are in special education making the California Gold Rush accessible and meaningful to kids can be quite a challenge. Good thing I like a challenge. So, if the Gold Rush is in your curriculum then read on for some great ideas, ... VIEW POST

February 1, 2021

Hands-on activities for rocks and minerals in a special education classroom

Looking for some different activities for rocks and minerals? Are you tired of using the same worksheets and assessments? If you need some engaging, hands-on activities for teaching about rocks and minerals in a special education classroom, then read on!! And be sure to grab the free lesson plan ... VIEW POST

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How do we go about getting our students to go abou How do we go about getting our students to go about exercising in school in a safe, effective, and fun way? Here are some tools and strategies to get you and your students moving more. Head over to read more and get your free exercise inventory: https://specialneedsforspecialkids.org/2021/04/12/how-to-get-kids-exercising-in-school/ #specialneedsforspecialkids #exercisinginschool #healthykids
🦋I sent out this free worksheet this morning. 🦋I sent out this free worksheet this morning. Did you get it? If not, you can still download it over on YouTube (Special Needs for Special Kids) or by clicking the link in my bio. . 📚There is also this Butterfly life cycle book you can download in my Free Resource Library. . Get the worksheet here: https://bit.ly/3wyY0TI #specialneedsforspecialkids #freeworksheetwednesday #butterflylifecycle
🌎 Just in time!! This free download is for Eart 🌎 Just in time!! This free download is for Earth Day which is April 22. There are 2 pattern worksheets (ABAB and ABC). Both are in color and black and white. And OF COURSE, there is a link to a digital version as well which comes differentiated for you. 😲 . Make sure to hit the paper airplane and share this free resource with your favorite teachers!! Download it by heading here or click the link in my bio: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Earth-Day-Freebie-for-Special-Education-with-google-slides-Distance-Learning-6753375 #specialneedsforspecialkids #earthday2021 #distancelearning
Oh boy, when you are just starting out and have yo Oh boy, when you are just starting out and have your own classroom for the first time it is hard to know where to focus your attention. There is SO MUCH to implement and regulations to follow that it can feel completely overwhelming. It can be almost paralyzing. . But, I found if I could just pick one thing I knew I wanted to implement EVERY SINGLE DAY and focus on that for a bit, it really made the rest of the day go so much smoother. . I have found the same to be true in my personal life, caring for my adult son who has autism and other issues. Consistency has been so necessary. . But we cannot be consistent with EVERYTHING, so picking that one activity or time of the day to start with is key. Read more about how to do that, and what a huge difference this small commitment can make in how your classroom runs. https://specialneedsforspecialkids.org/2021/03/29/why-consistency-is-key-in-a-special-education-classroom/ #specialneedsforspecialkids #classroommanagement #consistencyiskey
Did you miss your free worksheet this morning? No Did you miss your free worksheet this morning? No worries, you can still download it right here or click the link in my bio: https://bit.ly/39tWPv3 . Includes a link to the digital version and information on how to sign up to get more free worksheets. #specialneedsforspecialkids #freeworksheetwednesday #distancelearning
Please don't think just because you teach in a spe Please don't think just because you teach in a special education setting your student cannot enjoy and participate in activities built around a novel. I PROMISE your students can do these activities (even if they don't understand the entire story.) . If you have more advanced students, then you may want to actually assess how well they understand what you just read. For that reason, I just added comprehension questions to this novel unit!! It is one of my most popular ones, so I know there are a lot of you out there who have been waiting patiently for me to get to it. . There are 5 questions for each chapter. It still has 32 activities as well (one or more for each chapter!!). Redownload or check out this childhood favorite!! Go here https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/The-Witches-Novel-Study-for-Special-Education-with-comprehension-questions-4645259 Or click the link in my bio to head over. #specialneedsforspecialkids #thewitches #specialedteacher
If you missed it this morning.... . This was the f If you missed it this morning.... . This was the free worksheet that went out to everyone who signed up. But it isn't too late. Just click the link in my profile to download it or go here: https://bit.ly/2Qo85lU . The download includes a link to the digital version!! #specialneedsforspecialkids #freeworksheetwednesday #springpoem
Looking for an activity for St. Patrick's day that Looking for an activity for St. Patrick's day that is FREE? . You can have this writing prompt delivered to your inbox tomorrow morning at 6:00 am if you are part of my Free Worksheet Wednesday Group. . Want in? You will get a free worksheet every Wednesday morning that is both print AND digital specifically geared for students in a special education setting. . Send me a DM to get signed up or let me know in the comments you want in!!#specialneedsforspecialkids #freeworksheetwednesday #stpatricksdayactivities
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