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 theme to them. It is always important to keep in mind finding simple recipes so that students participate in them as independently as possible. ... 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
Mild/Mod High School Classroom Tour
IntroductionI’m Lauren and I have been a special education teacher for 18 years. I teach students with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a self-contained program at a large suburban public high school. I’m excited to show off my classroom! Classroom TourOur classrooms were totally ... READ the POST
Life Skills Classroom Tours
I've teamed up with other special educators to share a peek into our classroom set ups. Each classroom is similar in that they are life skills special education focused, but each offers unique ideas and specializations such as being vocational focused, transition, high school or something ... READ the POST
14-21+ Self Contained HS/Transition Classroom Tour
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