I have a love/hate relationship with homework. In some ways, I love how my kids are able to go home and showcase their skills with mom and dad. In other ways, I feel like my kids already have so much going on and the homework is just an added level of stress. Either way, EVERY SINGLE PARENT in my self-contained… View Post
Great Resources from TPT!
I shared this photo on social media last night and I got a lot of questions about where I got the materials. I thought this format would be easiest, look below to see links to all the resources featured in this photo: The colorful book in the bottom left corner is the Three Little Pigs Adapted Book from Creative Curriculum… View Post
Easy Weighted Lap Animal for Sensory Needs
When I found this video from Early Venton LLC on Mrs. D’s Corner’s Facebook page I knew I had to try it myself. As a teacher of students with Autism-I have a TON of sensory needs that I need to meet. As someone who doesn’t know how to sew-I needed an easy way to make weighted materials. This weighted lap animal… View Post
Take the Sick Day
As I right this, I know I am a complete hypocrite. I am the worst at taking my sick days. Even when I feel horrible, I still come in to work. Case in point this week. I was diagnosed with Bronchitis on Monday night. I did stay home from work on Tuesday (doctor’s orders) but the only reason I actually stayed… View Post
IEP Reference Flipbook
When you have 8 kids with a comhined total of 97 g0als-it is hard to keep track of it all! I created these flipbooks to help both of my assistants as well as myself remember all of the goals! This comes in handy in many ways. For example, if my TA and a student get to inclusuon early and have… View Post
Student Binders
I used to be a HOT MESS teacher. I was very disorganized and I could never find the data sheet or work sample I needed right when I needed it. Not a good trait for a special education teacher. Everything was fine until it wasn’t and after a messy end to the year back in May, I knew I had… View Post
Setting Up a Teacher Binder
I finally got my teacher binder up and running, and I am excited to show it to you all today! I’m also excited to use my married name this year!! I finally decided to type up my parent’s most used phone numbers and typed a grid to tape in the front of my binder. I’m so glad I did this!… View Post