It's so hard to find age appropriate crafts for older students with disabilities. Most crafts that are easy enough or don't require a lot of steps or fine motor skills, are geared towards younger children. This pinecone succulent project is not only age appropriate, but makes a great gift for many ... READ the POST
Inexpensive Holiday Gifts for Paraprofessionals with FREE PRINTABLES
The holidays are upon us and this is the perfect time to show your paraprofessionals (or coworkers that you love!) how much you appreciate them. If you have upwards of 10 or more aides in your classroom or staff members you want to give gifts to, it can easily become very costly to give gifts to ... READ the POST
Holiday Crafts for Older Students in Special Education
As special education students get older, it gets harder to find age-appropriate crafts that are also easy enough for students to do as independently as possible. I found myself doing a lot of prepping for crafts, which is not what we want out of a craft that students will be sending home to their ... 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
Classroom and On Campus Job Ideas
Classroom jobs can be extremely beneficial to every student! There are a number of ways to implement classroom/on-campus jobs. You can have jobs assigned throughout the day, or you can designate a specified time to complete the tasks. Put it on the class schedule Unless it is ... READ the POST