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HOW TO TEACH WRITING IN SPECIAL EDUCATION WITH STEP-BY-STEP EXPLICIT INSTRUCTION
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.


HOW TO USE A SIGN OF THE WEEK ROUTINE IN YOUR CLASSROOM
A Sign of the Week routine provides structured, repeated exposure to important signs, helping students develop recognition & comprehension!


ENHANCING MORNING MEETING: ENGAGING ACTIVITIES FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION
While calendar time is a staple of morning meetings, there are plenty of ways to make this routine more meaningful.


MAKING MATH FUN: REPETITION AND PRACTICE THROUGH HANDS-ON MATH CENTERS
Let's explore how to use math centers to build addition fluency, foster independence, and make math time an exciting part of the day!


HANDS-ON ADDITION ACTIVITIES FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION
Manipulatives, interactive strategies, and clear modeling help students grasp foundational math skills in engaging and accessible ways.


TOP STRATEGIES FOR USING SUPPLEMENTAL RESOURCES FROM TPT
How do we best & most effectively put our TPT purchases and supplemental resources into use? This post includes ideas and tips.


UNLOCKING THE POWER OF SCAFFOLDED PARAGRAPH WRITING FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
As a special education teacher, teaching paragraph writing to students with cognitive disabilities can be challenging. To help, I've develop


CALM THE CHAOS WITH CLASSROOM PROCEDURES AND ROUTINES
The key to a successful and organized classroom lies in the explicit teaching of procedures and routines.


GRAPH OF THE WEEK: A MUST-HAVE RESOURCE FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHERS
If you’re looking to target essential math standards while also boosting language skills, Graph of the Week will be a game-changer!






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