Elementary sped classroom

Classroom hacks that actually work in a special education classroom setting. Tried and true methods from actual teachers. Read to learn more.

Are you looking for get to know you activities to get your students excited to learn about their classmates? Check out these fun ideas!

I never would have thought I would be tracking data digitally, I am really not that savvy when it comes to tech, however, when someone pointed out how easy it was, I had to try it. You guys, its sooo much easier than my typical paper and pencil tracking system. I had data sheets EVERYWHERE!! […]

If there is one I have learned in my years of working with paraprofessionals, it is that paras are teachers too. My paraprofessional is my right hand and my left hand. She is the glue that keeps us together. I realize that sometimes it is our first instinct to give them passive work because their

Preparing for Your Special Education Classroom If you've been teaching a while, you probably have a pretty good routine in place, but I feel like there is always something I can "do better next year." Even after starting the school year multiple times I always tell myself, "Next year, I'm going to to do this.....!" Here are some things I have done to help prepare for what always seems to be a hectic time of year, with new kids, and sometimes a new grade level or school. Once you get the IEP…

Setting up an IEP work bin system can feel overwhelming! Here are some easy ways to do it so that your students can quickly work on goals!

I've said it once, and I'll say it again: Visual schedules changed my life. Here are five scheduling tips I wish I would have known before impleme ...

Although I hate admitting it, I'm not an innately organized teacher. However, in my 4 years as a special educator, I have definitely learned some trick ...

Visual boundaries are a vital part of classroom setup. Let me show you how I utilize these visual boundaries in classroom!