Do you get gifts for your team before taking off for winter break? I love to show appreciation to my staff at any opportunity I can, but I can understand why people can't, because the costs can add up quickly if you have upwards of 10 staff in your room! I am huge on making sure I give gifts that ... READ the POST
Holiday Recipes for Cooking Lessons in the Life Skills Classroom
If you teach in a life skills classroom and cooking lessons are part of your curriculum, it's always fun to spice things up with recipes that have a holiday twist to them. It is always important to keep in mind finding recipes that are simple so that students are participate in them as ... READ the POST
Life Skills Halloween Themed Activities
Doing holiday-themed activities makes learning fun. It gives a change of scenery and creates increased engagement. Here are some life skills activities that are Halloween-themed but also functional to everyday life. Think to yourself - you compare shop for a Halloween costume or cook a fun spooky ... 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 ... 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!We are all on a budget, so going to a dollar store to pick items helps keep the budget at a reasonable price! Set a $5-$10 limit. ... READ the POST