Planning for the Fall: Part 4 and 5 – Visually Structured Tasks and Routines
As the beginning of the school year is weeks or even days away, let’s jump into the final two parts of this series with visually structured tasks and creating routines […]
Embedding Social Skills Into Every Lesson
Every lesson is a way that we connect with our learners. Not only do my team and I teach academics and follow the curriculum, but we help and create lessons […]
Must-Have Items for Supporting Environmental Modifications in the Classroom
Using furniture to make modifications to an environment is the first step, but sometimes additional support is needed. When making further changes to an environment, these are some of my […]
Top 10 Must-Do Tasks from a Self-Contained Elementary Teacher
If anyone is feeling like me, I get my lesson plans done and materials prepped all weekend, and then the week goes by with no time! This year is new […]
Creating a Predictable Environment to Decrease Behaviors and Increase Independence
Defining areas in the classroom that serve a specific purpose is crucial for all students. When you walk into a classroom, the room layout clearly shows what happens at each […]