Data, Data, Data, Everywhere Featured guest blogger: Lindsey, an independent living skills teacher and blogger at Hands on Transitions. As Special Education teachers and service providers, we know how huge of a role data plays in our professions. Sometimes it seems like all we do is take data ... READ the POST
Make PDFS interactive with Tpt Digital Activity Tool
If you haven't already heard, Teachers Pay Teacher has come out with a tool to turn PDFs into a digital activity! This is an awesome option for classrooms that are continuing remote learning, but it can also be beneficial when you return to the classroom as well! Here's a tutorial on how ... READ the POST
Why It’s Important To Post A Staff Break Schedule
As an education specialist, it can get pretty hectic trying to schedule breaks for all of your paraprofessionals (especially for classrooms that have upwards of 10 or more aides!). Many teachers say it's almost harder to manage their staff than it is to manage their students! I know it sounds ... READ the POST
25+ Ways To Use A Letter Board In The Classroom
If you don't already have a letter board, you're going to want one. They make a great decor asset to any room, they are trendy & very affordable right now (as low as $10!), and have many uses in the home and classroom. Here are 25+ ways to utilize a letter board in the classroom! 1. ... READ the POST
The Benefits of Having A Receipt Book In Your Classroom
Your classroom is not a business, nor are you technically making transactions that require handing out receipts on a regular basis. Think of it more as data collection and practical life skills! Here are some ways you can utilize a receipt book in your ... READ the POST
TURNING FINISHED STUDENT WORK INTO A VOCATIONAL TASK
Sometimes it can be easy to get carried away in doing things for our students. The important thing to remember with life skill or older students is that every moment is a teachable moment! Rather than doing it for them, teach them how to do it so that they can be as independent as ... READ the POST