When it comes learning a concept, sometimes we need different ways to repetitively learn the concept to really understand it. So why not make those different ways of learning fun and engaging. What better way to feel success for getting a correct answer than to match a key which opens a lock! ... 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
RECYCLE WEEKLY CIRCULARS & MAGAZINES WITH THESE CUT & PASTE LIFE SKILLS ACTIVITIES
If you're like me, you feel bad about throwing away your weekly circular ads. I get upwards of 10-15 different store ads each week, so I wanted to find a way to make a "teachable moment" out of the ads with my students. I am all about trying to save money on resources and what better way than to ... READ the POST
HOW STAMPING THE DATE CAN BENEFIT EVERYONE IN A SPED CLASSROOM
About half of my class are non-writers, and a handful are tracers (or need to copy). Writing the date is a common daily task in the classroom and I was finding it time consuming to write the date with highlighter for all of my students that weren't able to do it on their own. It was also hard for ... READ the POST
5 REASONS YOU NEED TO FOLLOW ADULTING MADE EASY
Nothing could have prepared me for the wide range of IEP goals, cognitive levels and learning styles I would have to accommodate, on top of the vast amount of organization needed to keep up with everything. As a brand new intern teacher struggling to juggle a masters program, a full ... READ the POST
