Any time of year, an assembly can cause anxiety for even the most seasoned special education teacher. But, when it falls during the crazy holiday season, it can be even more stressful. There is no way to avoid going to an assembly. It is an important skill to learn, plus it can be a lot of fun. Here ... VIEW POST
Surviving December in Special Education
I get it. All the other classes are putting on Christmas plays, assembling their own Polar Express train out of candy bars, and watching every Christmas movie ever made. You, on the other hand, are stuck in your classroom with students, who this time of the year, more than ever STRUGGLE. Our ... VIEW POST
A Free Gratitude Challenge
If you are a special education teacher or parent, and you are looking for ways to deepen your kids' understanding of gratitude, then join my 10 day Gratitude Challenge.I have 24 different activities you can do with your kids that were developed specifically for students with autism and special ... VIEW POST
Teaching about Veterans Day in special education
On November 11 we celebrate Veterans Day. For most classrooms, this is an important, but not so challenging holiday to address. But, as with all things in special education, we need to take a different approach. We cannot assume our students have the previous knowledge, or even vocabulary to ... VIEW POST
Teach Recess
In elementary school, recess is an important and critical part of the day. Students can move around, fill their sensory "buckets" and reset for the remainder of the day. But, for some students recess can be a very stressful time. Perhaps there is the issue of social anxiety, and not knowing how ... VIEW POST
Novels that teach timely lessons for today’s youth
I am such a lover of books. One of my favorite things to do is to curl up with a great book and a cup of my favorite tea. So, obviously, I want to pass on that love to my students.I have written a few blog posts about my feelings on the importance of reading novels to your students regardless ... VIEW POST
