I love scrolling through all the beautiful Pinterest classrooms and seeing just how beautiful a classroom can really be. However, when I looked at my classroom and it was never really Pinterest ready. I felt a pang inside of me wishing I had the money or ability to do this. I realized that I had […]
Job ideas for students in special education to do in the classroom and around school
This post may include affiliate links. How do you organize your classroom and day to address all of the IEP goals and areas your students need to progress in? In my classroom, we do at least an hour a day of direct instruction (also known as intensive teaching.) My students aren’t able to remain on ... Read More about Direct Instruction Work Centers
HGTV.com shares an inspiring Fixer Upper style classroom makeover by Joanna Gaines and Magnolia Market.
My students use morning binders during our morning meeting and throughout our academic portion of the morning. I love using binders because I can personalize and individualize each binder according to my students needs.
Flexible Seating, or also called Alternate Seating, provides a 21st Century Classroom for scholars! There is no better way to show you support a student-centered classroom, than creating a classroom from a child’s point of view! Comfortable Students = Student Engagement! Classroom Ownership = Student Engagement! Empowering Choice = Student Engagement! Being uncomfortable is unhealthy […]
I am one of those people who cannot work in silence. I have always incorporated music into my classroom whether it be just for background noise, or to enhance our lesson plan. A few years ago I sub…
Are you looking to refresh your autism schedule? Do you know where to start? Here's a dive into my daily schedule in an autism classroom!
Get all of your students engaged during your morning routine, and plan the first hour of your day only once. Differentiated ideas for any teacher.
Discover new classroom ideas for classroom management, decor, organization, storage, desk layouts, fun ideas and more!
Looking to turn your classroom into a farmhouse masterpiece? Checkout the 8 farmhouse essentials that every farmhouse classroom needs!
Amazing classroom decoration ideas including how to add a class fireplace, a beautiful teacher space, a classroom fridge and more!
It can be hard to teaching cooking skills in special education classroom, especially if you don't have a kitchen! I mentioned before how I love "tricking" my students into learning by working on concepts using file folders. They still seem to think they are games! Or at least they enjoy them. Some of my students will even choose to do file folder activities during their breaks. A lot of file folders that you can find online are for basic facts, such as colors, counting, and what-not, but my students need to work a lot more on life skills that will help them become successful as young adults! So I created this set of file folders based on all things cooking and around the kitchen. I also include a variety of difficulty levels in my file folders so that I can appropriately challenge each of my students. First, we have a simple file folder that works on sorting measuring cups vs. measuring spoons. Then, this file folder works on students reading the label and finding the correct measuring cup or spoon. Now onto liquid measuring cups. This one is more simple, matching liquid colors and amounts. And then it gets challenging, matching the amount to the 1/2 cup as shown on the cup. I only have one pictures for you here, but I have four different options for setting the temperature for both the stove top and the oven. There are two different levels for each one, one with exact temperatures (ex. med, low, 350 degrees, etc) and one with in-between temperatures as well (ex. medium-low, 475, etc). You "turn" the knob to match the temperature. Could also be an easier task for student to make sure all of the burners are "turned off" too! Here's a food sort for what goes in the fridge/freezer and what goes in the cabinet. Sorting cups and plates vs. pots and pans. And finally sorting drinks vs. snacks. Aren't those fun? And they work on a variety of life skills as well! You can purchase these in my TpT store here. Want even more life skill file folders? Check all these out! So what do you think, will these file folders help you practice cooking skills in your classroom?!
Amazing classroom decoration ideas including how to add a class fireplace, a beautiful teacher space, a classroom fridge and more!
There is a reason behind every component of a independent work system. Do you know the 4 questions each work system should answer? Click through to find out.
Entering an engaging learning space classroom, students can sit where they choose—be it on a soft couch, at a table, or even on the floor.
Classroom environment is extremely important for students with significant disabilities, particularly for students with autism and sensory needs. The physical structure and lay-out of a classroom n…
Teaching rules, expectations and procedures are a MUST, regardless of what kind of classroom you are in. I always start my first few weeks by teaching, reviewing, practicing, and practicing some more. For students to understand each rule, we need to give them specific examples. Visual supports are a must-have for teaching classroom rules in a special education setting. Here's a great way to introduce classroom rules to your students.
Are you obsessed with everything farmhouse? Me too! I had the amazing opportunity to partner with my Alma Mater-The University of Central Florida, and give
Resources, tips, and materials to help you, help children with autism
If you are anything like me, the first 10 days are a struggle. You have so many new ideas for the new year, so many things you want to implement, and you feel pressure to start on the very first day. Here’s my number one tip: DON’T. Just don’t. In special education, and more specifically […]
Improving Communication Skills for Non-Verbal Children Through the Use of Aided Language Boards
Resources, tips, and materials to help you, help children with autism
For many students, sixth grade marks the beginning of middle school. Middle school students thrive on independence and responsibility. Effective teachers recognize this and create classrooms to accommodate these student needs. Therefore, we have developed an awesome list of 15 favorite classroom management strategies for you to implement in your classrooms.
The correct classroom set-up can help your year go smoother. Make your furniture work for you by arranging it in a way to improve student focus. Here are some ideas on how to arrange your classroom in a way that promotes student focus while reducing behaviors. The first thing I do when thinking of my ... Read More about Setting Up Your Special Education Classroom
This year, I decided to try out flexible seating in my second grade classroom, and I am super excited! So in this post, I am going to tell...
Do you practice life skills in your SPED classroom? If you don't, you should! Let me show you how to set up life skills centers.
My name is Kaleigh Richards, I am an Upper Elementary Teacher at a Montessori charter school in Reno, Nevada. I have been teaching at this level/in this school for 5 years. I teach 4th, 5th, and 6th grade. I have 34 students. Our school is tuition-free for all students in elementary and middle school. We are a Montesso
Laying out the classroom design in special education can be tough. I've rounded up posts and goals of setting up the physical space.
Need classroom visuals in your Autism Unit or self-contained classroom? Then you need to start with a personalized Visual Schedule featuring Boardmaker. With icons your students know and essentials you need, look no further…
