As a teacher, one of your duties is communicating with your students' parents or caregivers. Depending on the grade level and needs of the student, it might not be necessary to communicate with parents every day (and let's be honest, parents have a lot going on themselves as well). Still, 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
Dollar Store Secret Santa Gift Exchange
Is your class able to take trips in the community? Here’s the perfect holiday CBI activity and why you should do a secret santa gift exchange with your students!Promotes kindnessAge appropriateOpportunity for students to experience the gift of giving (and also receiving a gift!)Opportunity to ... 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
Staff Appreciation Pun Gifts with FREE PRINTABLES
Whether it's the end of the year, Thanksgiving, or paraprofessional appreciation day, you'll want to show your paraprofessionals how much you appreciate them! A little gift can go a long way! If you have upwards of 10 or more aides in your classroom or staff members you want to give gifts to, it ... READ the POST
VISUALS TO PRACTICE INDEPENDENCE USING A MICROWAVE
Teachers and Parents! If you have the luxury of having a microwave in your classroom, this is a great addition to accommodate your students when warming up their lunches or doing a cooking lesson. This can also be done in the home setting as well! Depending on the level of your student/child, ... READ the POST
