Advice, Resources and Training for Autism and Special Education Teachers and Homeschoolers
I don’t know about you, but in this field I feel like I’m always prepping resources. Maybe they’re for new activities. Or maybe they’re replacing items that have gotten damaged or lost. Like that time when a student flushed his PECS symbols down the toilet. And we had to replace all of the symbols. Yep, this is real life. To… Read More
I’ve always been a bookworm, since I was a child. And I still love to read now – although the reading material has definitely changed! I’m one of those people who’s an overachiever. I can’t help it. I just always want to go above and beyond. One of the ways that I love to learn is through reading. So today… Read More
Let’s face it, if you’re an education professional, the chances are you love Teachers Pay Teachers and especially when there’s a Teachers Pay Teachers sale! I mean, who doesn’t love being able to have thousands of resources at the tips of your fingers to print out and put straight into action? Think of that Friday night feeling, putting your feet… Read More
If you work in special education, you’ll quickly notice that we can’t always dress how we envision ourselves. You know when you’re training to be a teacher.. and you have this vision of looking so professional and perfect like the movies? That’s not always how life turns out. Trust me. That’s why I wanted to take the opportunity to share… Read More
Today is something of a controversial, but important subject. And I’m going to be sharing information with you about why I think you should stop attendance rewards. It’s becoming more and more popular in classrooms and schools to base rewards on attendance. Giving students who receive over 95% or even achieving 100% a reward – and nobody else. First, let… Read More
I love that so many of you will often be given money that you can spend in your classrooms. But, it’s also one of the most common questions I get asked – “What should I get with this money?” So, today, I’m sharing my top items for your special education classroom wish list. Before we start, if there’s things that… Read More
There are so many wonderful activities and things created around the world now that we would love to have for our classrooms. But, with them, can often come a larger price tag. We’ve always loved to fundraise and raise money for our classroom – and today I’m sharing my best classroom fundraising ideas with you! Classroom Coffee Cart You all… Read More
Having a classroom pet in special education and autism classrooms can be a very exciting experience. There’s the possibility of your students being able to work on a huge range of skills. But, it’s not all smooth sailing. And you’re probably sat wondering.. Should I get a pet for the classroom? Which one should I get? What are some pros/cons… Read More
This is a blog post that I didn’t ever expect to write. But, I think it’s something that will be really helpful on here. And that is talking about how every student is different. What Do You Mean? You may be thinking, well I already know this.. what are you writing a post about it for? But, I want you… Read More
Are you an autism or special education teacher looking for a monthly membership? Do you want resources to use in your classroom and with your students each month that save you time and money to put together? If so, my monthly autism and special education teacher membership is perfect for you! I have had hundreds of emails over the last… Read More
