About The Blogger: Hi! My name is Abby Zwetzig. This is my 8th year as a special education teacher and 4th year as a high school special education teacher. I teach students in grades 9 through 12+ (ages 14-21). My class is a self-contained room that consists of a variety of needs and abilities. ... READ the POST
How I Communicate with Parents Everyday (& work on life skills) Instead of Writing in Communication Books
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
Interview Tips for Transition Special Education Teachers
It’s that time of year when you’re either looking to become a teacher or maybe you’re looking for a change in the classroom setting. As with any teaching position, you’ll probably be asked the generic questions of what your experience in the special education field is, how you would handle staff ... READ the POST
FREE Everyday Environmental Print You Can Use for Functional Activities
WHAT IS ENVIRONMENTAL PRINT?The print/materials you see on a sign, label, logo, website, in the community…etc.WHY IS IT IMPORTANT?Reading environmental print is part of our daily routine, it's an essential life skill. Being able to read and comprehend what is on the given environmental print ... 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
Increasing Student Independence with Classroom Plants
As special educators, we are always working to foster student independence and have them leave our classrooms as independently as possible. When I was a classroom teacher, I had a classroom pet, as well as a few plants that were wonderful for students having natural and meaningful classroom jobs. As ... READ the POST
