As the ONLY special education teacher in my building, I ALWAYS wanted to get a peek inside other classrooms. Get a peek inside 10 classroom tours!
In this blog post, I share 3 ways I do ability awareness to ensure students with special needs are better accepted at the elementary school.
Take a peek inside 7 special education sample schedules to get some schedule ideas for your own special education classroom!
Teach poetry tools for kids successfully with a visual anchor chart. Here is a visual anchor chart that you can create with your class as you study a unit of poetry. Practice each poetic device (personification, imagery, repetition, alliteration, metaphor, line breaks, simile and rhythm) and add it to your anchor chart to help students see that they can be successful in writing poetry too.
Never is the value of architecture so poignant, as when it becomes a tool to facilitate learning, development and exploration. Inspired by this...
Teach your students how to write an Op-Ed! *Activism Theme* 1-2 class periods This info-sheet and assignment are part of my 4-Week The Hate U Give unit plan. While there is no reference to the novel, the worksheet does make one reference to "the novel" and the assignment is activism themed. It is such a great way to encourage your students to voice their opinion and make real-world connections to their schoolwork. I recommend reading over the Op-Ed information sheet and the Op-Eds together as a class, discussing them thoroughly, then allowing time for students to write their own op-ed. Included in this file: "What's an Op-Ed?" 1-page overview "Write an Op-Ed" assignment Printable copies of 2 activism themed Op-Eds from Teen Vogue and Spark. However, you could include any activism-themed op-ed you'd like.
By Samantha Azatova, M.Ed. Samantha Azatova is an elementary EAL teacher at International School Nido de Aguilas, a US-curriculum international school in Santiago, Chile. She holds an M.Ed. in ESOL Education from University of Maryland- College Park and a B.A. in Linguistics. She loves supporting newcomer ELLs so that they can become fully integrated into […]
Over the summer, I redesigned my reading inventories that I use for pinpointing reading difficulties and tracking progress throughout the year. I am happy to share them with you. They will be fully ed
Have you ever noticed that /ED/ sounds different when it's added to the end of words? Here's how to teach ED (and explain those 3 sounds!).
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A 2nd grade fall early finishers reading worksheet focusing on adding inflectional endings (-s, -ed, -ing) to words.
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Websites Here are some good websites to help out Physical Education Teachers! My first one is “PE Central exists to assist teachers and other adults in helping children become physically act…
This worksheet is a great way for students to learn how to add the ED suffix to words. This will help them improve their spelling and their grammar. Just Add ED Suffix Worksheet
HMFH Architects worked closely with educators to develop the concept for this new grade 3-5 woodland elementary school. The educational program for the school
Tired of the same GoNoodle videos? Break out of your brain break rut with these 6 new ideas that your students are sure to love.
Help your young readers determine the various -ED suffix sounds with this phonics sorting activity. Cut and paste for 2nd-4th grades.
I have frequently been asked and I have seen similar questions posted on Kodaly and Music Ed Facebook groups. "I am interested in learning ...
After 8 years as a strong special education teacher, I felt that I could no longer do my job and stay sane. Here's why I fled special ed & how to fix it.
Author: Meiners M.Ed. Cheri J.Brand: Free Spirit PublishingEdition: 1Features: 4 years & upPaperback40 pagesFormat: Picture BookNumber Of Pages: 40Details: Product Description A child who can’t follow rules is a child who’s always in trouble. This book starts with simple reasons why we have rules: to help us stay safe, learn, be fair, and get along. Then it presents just four basic rules: “Listen,” “Best Work,” “Hands and Body to Myself,” and “Please and Thank You.” The focus throughout is on the positive sense of pride that comes with learning to follow rules. Includes questions and activities adults can use to reinforce the ideas and skills being taught. Review “Surely needed...I heartily applaud this important series.” -- Jay A. Monson, Ph.D., Professor of Elementary Education, Utah State University About the Author Cheri J. Meiners, M.Ed., has her master’s degree in elementary education and gifted education. A former first-grade teacher, she has taught education classes at Utah State University and has supervised student teachers. Cheri and her husband, David, have six children. They live in Laurel, Maryland.Release Date: 15-03-2005Package Dimensions: 8x230x170
Well... back to school after spring break.. sort of. I've been out for 3 months, back for 2 weeks just half days and surgery again next Thursday- hopefully a minor one, this time! What a crazy school year! As promised, here are some of the center ideas I've been working on... These are a set of cards you can download, print, cut out and use to work on "musical math" or create a game where students work in groups and time themselves to see how quickly they can figure out the correct answer! Could also be used as a whole class competition; divide class in half and see how quickly students can get the correct answer. Play using "hangman" and see which group wins. Let me know how you use it!
In this activity, students practice writing words with -ed and -ing inflectional endings that all use the "drop the final e" rule. An explanation of the rule is provided at the top of the page, along with an example. This helps students to build their knowledge and put it into practice. Answer key ...
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Highlights What's the best way to solve problems between people? 4-8 Years 8.16" x 8.48" Paperback 40 Pages Juvenile Nonfiction, Social Topics Series Name: Learning to Get Along(r) Description About the Book This book in the Learning to Get Along series focuses on basic steps and skills for problem solving/conflict resolution with classmates, friends, and siblings. Book Synopsis What's the best way to solve problems between people? By talking them over and working them out. It's never too soon for children to learn the process of peaceful conflict resolution. This book distills it into clear, simple language and supporting illustrations. Children learn to calm themselves, state the problem, listen, think of solutions, try one, evaluate results, and even agree to disagree when a solution isn't possible. Includes skill-building games and role plays for adults to use with children. Review Quotes "...teaches children that they will be faced with times where they will have personal opinions that differ from someone else's, but the real test in life comes in how they handle the situation."-- "noirbaby.com" "Surely needed.... I heartily applaud this important series."--Jay A. Monson, Ph.D., Professor of Elementary Education, Utah State University About the Author Cheri J. Meiners, M.Ed., has her master's degree in elementary education and gifted education. A former first-grade teacher, she has taught education classes at Utah State University and has supervised student teachers. Cheri and her husband, David, have six children and enjoy the lively company of their grandchildren. They live in St. George, Utah.
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If devising appealing grammar exercises for your Upper Elementary/Middle School class seems like a burdensome task, rest easy. I have your needs covered with the Become A Grammar Rock Star resource. It's a known fact that most kids, particularly of this age group, are enthusiastic about music. Many even dream about attaining rock-star status one day. Keeping this in mind, a no-prep printable ELA/Language Arts package for grades 5-6, with every sentence music-related, was crafted. A Distance Learning version of this resource is also available - just click the link provided to explore it. Imagine the relief of being able to concentrate more on teaching and less on planning! Grammar, as emphasized by experts, is the medium through which linguistic creativity is manifested. Grammar serves as the very foundation of language, helping us use language correctly. It provides us with insight into the framework and structure of language. This resource has been highly appreciated by teachers, with Kristen K terming it as "very helpful, excellent for grade 5", Ashley J lauding it as a "great resource", and Milissa Crum commending it as a resource that could be used "right away!" Alana K expressed excitement to try this with her students, albeit with a humorous apprehension about having to explain who the Backstreet Boys are. The resource includes activities that focus on writing complete sentences using correct capitalization and end punctuation, understanding when a sentence is a finished thought or not, as well as worksheets dealing with subject/predicate & complete subject/predicate. Activities on the 4 Types of Sentences: Declarative, Interrogative, Exclamatory, and Interrogative are also included to assess or reinforce the skills your students have already acquired. ◈This resource can be used for: ✔ 4th grade ✔ 5th grade ✔ 6th grade ✔ Special Ed Classrooms ✔ Remedial Classrooms ✔ Home School ☞ Check out what other customers have bought ☜ Fall Writing Prompts (6-8) . A Year of Graphic Organizers ◈◈◈◈◈◈◈◈◈◈◈◈◈◈◈◈◈◈◈◈◈◈◈ Copyright©2016 Deann Marin (Socrates Lantern) All rights reserved by author. The purchase of this Google Slides resource by Socrates Lantern includes a limited license for your classroom use. This product is to be used by the original purchaser only. Copying for more than one teacher or classroom, or for an entire department, school, or school system is prohibited. This product may not be distributed or displayed digitally for public view, uploaded to school or district websites, distributed via email, or submitted to file sharing sites. You may utilize this product for each of your students. The Google Slides pages included in this product may not be used to create something new, and or, distributed in any way without the written consent of the author, Deann Marin Failure to comply is a copyright infringement and a violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). Intended for single classroom and personal use only. Distance Learning: Become a Grammar Rock Star
Teach poetry tools for kids successfully with a visual anchor chart. Here is a visual anchor chart that you can create with your class as you study a unit of poetry. Practice each poetic device (personification, imagery, repetition, alliteration, metaphor, line breaks, simile and rhythm) and add it to your anchor chart to help students see that they can be successful in writing poetry too.
