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November 11, 2019

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

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September 16, 2019

Free Worksheet Wednesday

I've been creating resources for special education teachers for a long time. I started on teacherspayteachers back in August 2012. At first, it was just a hobby and a way to share some of the things I had created and were working so effectively in my own classroom. It was fun, but certainly not ... VIEW POST

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August 5, 2019

A new look at a back to school favorite: The Kissing Hand

The Kissing Hand, by Audrey Penn, has been a long time favorite story to use for back to school. Especially for our younger students who deal with separation anxiety, often for the first time, this story helps teachers talk with students about their feelings. I loved using this story. But, in a ... VIEW POST

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October 31, 2017

Community Trips & Challenging Behaviors Part 2

This is part 2 of the series during which I share some tips and suggestions for successful community outings in the face of challenging behaviors.  At the end of each post, there will be a FREE download to help you take this information and put it into action. So, this post is all about ... VIEW POST

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October 12, 2017

Halloween Roundup: Free activities for special ed

I've put together this group of Halloween and October related resources, tips, blog posts and more to help you get through this spooky day.  So grab your pillowcase and Wonder Woman mask, and come along with me!  Just click on the pictures to go to that activity. Math Resources From Susan ... VIEW POST

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August 23, 2017

Not Your Average Novel Unit

Do you read novels aloud in your classroom?  I taught in a class for students with autism for 10 years.  I had students in grades kindergarten through 5th grade.  Some students were early readers, some students could not even identify their name.  Some of my students could hold an hour-long ... VIEW POST

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@fantasticallyfourth so inspired me with this post @fantasticallyfourth so inspired me with this post. HUGE SHOUT OUT to the amazing lengths teachers are going to this year. Keep shining that light!!!! 💕Today was the first day my kiddos were able to see me in costume for a lesson. In a regular year it’s a somewhat usual occurance—but as we all know this year has been different. • We used @love.mrs.liebscher s Multiplicative Pizzeria where students practiced their multiplicative word problem skills as they filled orders for the pizzeria. Finally, they were able to come up with their own multiplicative recipe and creat their own pizza! • Due to our current COV!D reality, each student’s individual place was set up with a red placemat for working, their work orders, and their own chef hat (made form construction paper. One of my favorite things is seeing how many of my kiddos end up wearing their chef hat all day 😂. It’s the cutest.
Thank you @pathway2success1 for these awesome ide Thank you @pathway2success1 for these awesome ideas!!! Favorite games that work on social skills? Let me hear some! I always love adding suggestions.⁣ ⁣ #teacherspayteachers #tpt #executivefunctioning #socialskills #teachersofig #teachersofinstagram #teachersfollowteachers #iteach #specialed #specialeducation #education #teaching #classroom #teachergram #sel #socialemotionallearning #socialskills
And here it is. The PERFECT free worksheet for to And here it is. The PERFECT free worksheet for today. Don't miss it, and be sure to sign up to get a worksheet every Wednesday morning. To download this worksheet click here: https://bit.ly/2M7Q1u5 #specialneedsforspecialkids #freeworksheetwednesday #inauguration2021
That's not fair!! We have all heard it. Teaching That's not fair!! We have all heard it. Teaching kids early on that FAIR does not always mean EQUAL is an important lesson and feels like a good fit for this week. I have some tips and free downloads to help you teach this concept in your classroom or at home. Read more here: https://specialneedsforspecialkids.org/2021/01/18/thats-not-fair-how-to-teach-fair-does-not-mean-equal/ #specialneedsforspecialkids #notfair #socialskills
NEW UPLOADS!! I just added new downloads to my fre NEW UPLOADS!! I just added new downloads to my free resource library, including this one from this past free worksheet Wednesday. Also new (and perfect for winter): 🐧penguin sorting and ways to stay warm in the cold weather.❄️ The new downloads are listed at the top. Plus, there are a lot more for this time of year, including Color of Winter early reader book, snowflake matching, winter sudoku puzzle, winter scavenger hunt, and a nonfiction book on groundhogs. Check them all out here (if you need the password, I will put the link to sign up in the comments below): https://specialneedsforspecialkids.org/resource-library/
Did you get your free worksheet today? It is perf Did you get your free worksheet today? It is perfect for Martin Luther King day. Be sure to grab it here (digital link included): https://bit.ly/3oF0TxY #specialneedsforspecialkids #freeworksheetwednesday #distancelearning
Sneak peek at the worksheet coming your way tomorr Sneak peek at the worksheet coming your way tomorrow. If you are not on my Free Worksheet Wednesday list, then sign up here: https://christajoy.lpages.co/free-worksheet-wednesday-sign-up #specialneedsforspecialkids #freeworksheetwednesday #mlkday
Share with a teacher you know!!Teaching tolerance Share with a teacher you know!!Teaching tolerance in 2021. I updated this blog post and encourage you to revisit it and rethink your definition of tolerance. Meeting students where they are in a special education setting is so critical to building a foundation that will eventually grow not only into tolerance but the ultimate goal of inclusion and acceptance. Download this social story while you are there which is a great addition to your Martin Luther King Jr plans you may already have. Read more here and download you story: https://specialneedsforspecialkids.org/2020/01/13/teaching-tolerance-as-the-first-step-to-acceptance/
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