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
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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
Winter activities in all subjects in special ed
Winter starts December 21 here in the Northern Hemisphere. I know many of you are planning lessons to teach about the season of winter. Here are some ways you can weave this into all of your subject areas, with some free downloads to use as well!!!1. ELAFor those that are emergent ... VIEW POST
Surviving an Assembly, Especially during the holidays
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
