by Holly Bueb | Apr 2, 2021 | Organization & Classroom Setup |
In special education, we work in teams. Given all the models of instruction we are all implementing (hybrid, in-person, remote), clear communication is essential. I call myself and the paraprofessionals that work in my classroom “Team 301” because we have to work as a...
by Heather Hoeft | Mar 24, 2021 | Basic Skills, Classroom Setup, Organization & Classroom Setup, Schedules |
This month marks one year of a worldwide pandemic! To say that I am proud of us for making it through is an understatement! Underneath all of the stress and tears, my team and I have learned new ways of teaching that we never thought we would need. Veteran teachers...
by Gina Russell, B.S , M.Ed | Mar 11, 2021 | Basic Skills, Organization & Classroom Setup |
As an early childhood special education teacher, each year I have visions of a smooth-running circle and group instruction time. Sometimes the year started off calm and structured and some years my circle time took longer to get there…and that’s ok! To me, a...
by Holly Bueb | Mar 5, 2021 | Organization & Classroom Setup |
Recently, my school changed our schedule to accommodate hybrid learning. I also had some new students and families join my class. With both of these things in mind, I decided that utilizing social stories would help prepare everyone for the schedule changes and get...
by Heather Hoeft | Feb 24, 2021 | Academics, Classroom Setup, Organization & Classroom Setup, Schedules |
The building that my classroom is housed in is an all preschool building. We have 10 classrooms in total with MANY related service team members, and two Early Childhood Assessment Teams. Not only do we have to manage all of our individual classroom schedules, but we...
by Gina Russell, B.S , M.Ed | Dec 29, 2020 | Organization & Classroom Setup, Play, Social Skills |
Toys, toys and more toys! As an early childhood special educator for Infants and Toddlers, I have the amazing opportunity to virtually visit many homes (and one day in person again). Many of the families I work with have multiple children in the home and the question...
