ALL POSTS

Teaching writing in a self-contained special education classroom can feel overwhelming for both students and teachers. Many students with disabilities come in with limited writing instruction or inconsistent experiences. And let’s be real: there aren’t a lot of writing programs out there that are truly accessible for our learners. That’s why explicit writing instruction is essential.

As special education teachers, we know that tracking student progress is critical, especially when it comes to mastering sight words.

Phonics instruction is a foundational part of literacy, but it can feel daunting for students with cognitive disabilities. How do we...

The Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Story Based Literacy Unit is a comprehensive resource that includes various materials and activities.

Handwriting can be especially difficult for students with cognitive disabilities or fine motor challenges. I work with many students who...

Story Based Literacy is my favorite way to incorporate access to grade-level text and literacy standards! It's a fun, hands-on approach...

Reading, writing and thinking are some of the most functional skills a student can leave school with. Think about all the opportunities...

I believe that, as special educators, we are responsible for providing students with exposure to skills and content, more than just what...

I use Language Arts rotations to teach reading, writing and spelling in my classroom.