Special Education Google Drive for Back to School

I’m so excited to be sharing my special education Google Drive with you today! I made this one for back to school and thousands of teachers all around the world have been using this. Today in this blog post I’m going to be giving you a bit of a peek into what the Google Drive is and where you can get it for your classroom too!

Because, let’s be real: back to school in a special education classroom is a whole different universe.

You’re not just organizing supplies and sharpening pencils, you’re creating visuals, setting up structured routines, prepping for communication needs, tracking IEP data, writing social stories, adjusting for sensory preferences, preparing para training, and trying to make everything as predictable and safe as possible for your students.

It’s exciting, yes… but it’s also a lot.

And if you’re like many special education teachers, summer flies by and suddenly you’re back in your classroom wondering, “Where do I even start?”

That’s exactly why I created the Back to School Special Education Google Drive.. A digital treasure chest filled with everything you need to start the year strong without the stress.

Whether you’re a new SPED teacher or a seasoned pro, this Google Drive will save you hours (and sanity), and help you create a calm, consistent, and engaging classroom right from Day 1.

And the bonus? I just keep adding to it every year (at no extra charge for you!)

What Is the Back to School Google Drive?

It’s a massive, organized digital folder filled with printable and digital tools that cover every area of your classroom – communication, behavior, visuals, academic prep, fine motor, home-school connection, social stories, decor, routines, and more.

You can open it, click what you need, print or edit, and be ready for the year in a fraction of the time.

I designed this Google Drive for SPED teachers like you who need materials that are:

Low prep
High impact
Neurodivergent-affirming
Visual and accessible
Actually useful in real classrooms

What’s Included?

There are over 75+ resources already included, and it keeps growing every year (yes – you get FREE future updates!).

Here’s just a small sample of what’s waiting inside:

Communication & Routines

Visual Schedule
First-Then Boards
Communication Book
Home-School Communication Logs
Editable Parent Questionnaires
Morning Meeting PowerPoint
Circle Time Board

Literacy, Math & Fine Motor Prep

Morning Binder (2 Levels)
August & September Fine Motor Journals
Alphabet Recognition Assessment
Number Recognition & Counting Tasks
Cutting Strips Task Box
Alphabet Formation Pages

Crafts & Back to School Fun

Meet the Teacher Escape Room
“Only Bun of Me” Flip Book
Name Crafts (Bus + Crayon Task Box)
Directed Drawings
First & Last Day Crowns
School Bus Ten Frame Cards

Social Stories & Sensory Scripts

Going to School Social Story
Missing My Family at School Social Story
Riding the Bus Social Story
“We Don’t Eat Our Classmates” Sensory Script & Writing Prompt
“First Day Jitters” Sensory Script
Going to School Massage Story

Regulation & Emotional Support

Calm Down Corner Set-Up Kit
Breathing Posters
Yoga Cards
Sensory Diet Choice Board
At-Home Sensory Strategies for Parents
Regulation Posters

Planning & Professional Tools

Editable Teacher Planner
Editable Newsletters
Weekly Team Meeting Templates (Google Slides)
Behavior Data Tracking Sheets
IEP Snapshot & Timeline Trackers
Sub Evaluation Forms

Decor & Classroom Setup

Minimalist Class Decor Set
ASL Alphabet & Calendar Posters
First and Last Day of School Posters
Welcome Banners
Editable Classroom Book

And so much more!!!

Why Teachers Love It

Here’s what I hear most often from teachers who use the Back to School Drive:

“It saved me so much time. I usually spend the entire summer prepping… this gave me my evenings back.”
“I didn’t have to scramble to find visuals or print schedules — it was all there.”
“The social stories and massage scripts helped my students feel calm and understood.”
“It gave me structure in those first chaotic weeks.”
“Everything was editable, so I could personalize it without starting from scratch.”

This bundle isn’t just about being “cute” or “Pinterest-ready.” It’s about giving you tools that make a difference in your classroom on Day 1 – and that continue supporting you all year long.

New for This Year

If you’ve grabbed the Back to School Google Drive in a previous year – great news! I’ve added even more new content for 2025, and you can access it for free by revisiting your original link.

New additions include:

Calm Down Corner Set-Up
Breathing Posters
Yoga Cards
Sensory Diet Choice Board
Morning Meeting PowerPoint
At-Home Sensory Strategies Handout
Weekly Team Meeting Slides
Back to School Parent Questionnaire
“About My Student” One Pager
Autumn / Fall Work Binder
Cutting Strips Task Box
Alphabet Recognition Worksheets
School Bus Ten Frame Cards
2D Shape Adapted Book
“Going to School” Sensory Massage Script

Plus, the Editable Planner and Class Decor packs have been fully updated!

If you’ve lost your access, just email me with the email you purchased under and I’ll resend it.

Get 50% Off — Limited Time!

Right now, you can grab the entire Back to School Google Drive for 50% off using the code BTSNIKKI.

This offer is only valid for a limited time, so don’t wait until the first week of school panic hits. Prep now, relax later.

👉 Click here to grab it now
(Code: BTSNIKKI)

Why I Made This

As a fellow special educator and autism specialist, I know how much invisible work goes into the first few weeks of school. We’re not just decorating doors and planning read-alouds – we’re setting the tone for the entire year.

My goal is to take some of that pressure off you.

This Google Drive gives you structure, flexibility, and real support – so you can spend less time reinventing the wheel, and more time connecting with your students.

You deserve to enjoy your summer and feel ready for the school year.

This bundle helps you do both!

Grab it today and take a huge weight off your shoulders this summer – and every summer coming!

Prefer to shop on TpT? You can get it here.

How to Access Your End-of-Year Google Drive Folder:

Open the PDF file under bonus downloads titled CLICK ME I AM YOUR LINK
In the PDF click the link to take you to the Google Drive folder.

To save the folder to your Google Drive:

Right-click on the folder name at the top.
Select “Add shortcut to Drive.”
This will create a shortcut in your own Google Drive so you can easily access everything anytime!

To download the entire folder:

Open the link.
Right-click on the folder background (not a specific file).
Select “Download.”
The entire folder will be zipped and downloaded to your computer.

Note: Google Drive does not currently support force-copy links for folders, so you’ll need to use one of the methods above to access and use the resources within the Google Drive folder.

The Google Drive includes;

Communication Book
Calm Down Corner Set Up
Breathing Regulation Posters
Yoga Cards
Sensory Diet Choice Board
Editable Morning Meeting PowerPoint Template
At-Home Sensory Strategies Handout for Parents
Google Slides Weekly Team Meeting Templates
BTS Parent Questionnaire Google Doc
About My Student One Pager
Autumn / Fall Work Binder
Cutting Strips Task Box
School Bus Ten Frame Task Cards
Back to School Alphabet Recognition Worksheets
2D School Bus Adapted Book
Going to School Story Sensory Massage Script
Visual Schedule
Morning Binder – 2 Levels
Meet the Teacher Escape Room
Editable Teacher Planner
Choice Boards
First, Then
Classroom Rules Visual Book
BTS Directed Drawing
Editable Newsletters
Movement Breaks
Home School Communication Book
Only Bun of Me Flip Book
Riding the Bus to School Social Narrative
Rules for School Social Narrative
Missing My Family in School Social Narrative
Meeting New People Social Narrative
Going to School Social Narrative
Editable Name Play Dough Mats
Classroom Book
Editable Bus Name Craft
Editable Crayon Name Task Box
We Don’t Eat Our Classmates Sensory Script
We Don’t Eat Our Classmates Writing Prompt
First Day Jitters Sensory Script
First Day Feelings Worksheets
August Fine Motor Journal
September Fine Motor Journal
Minimalist Class Decor
First and Last Day of School Posters
Give Your Teacher a Cookie Writing Prompt
If You Give a Mouse a Cookie Sensory Script
Editable Who Stole the Cookie Activity
Classroom Scavenger Hunt
Meet the Teacher Back to School Student Information Pack Flip Book
First and Last Day of School Crowns Craft
Circle Time Board
Student Information Page
Alphabet Formation Pages
Sub Evaluation Form
Growth Mindset Reward Tokens
Behavior Intervention Data Collection
Student Assessment Records
Behavior Frequency Data Sheet
IEP Timeline Tracking Sheet
Student Snapshot
IEP Data Tracking
ABC Tracking Observations
Behaviour Intervention Data Collection
Behavior Intervention Data Collection
Getting Ready for School Adapted Book
Cara Cow Goes to School Adapted Book
People at School Adapted Book
School Supplies Adapted Book
School Transport Adapted Book
Conversation Starter Cards
Highland Cow Teacher Planner
2D Shape Assessments
Alphabet Recognition Assessment
Color Recognition Assessment / Colour Recognition Assessment
Counting Assessment
Early Math Assessment
Mark Making Assessment
Number Recognition Assessment
5 Senses Sensory Sessions Walkthrough, PowerPoint and Back to School Lesson
Cartoon Feelings Matching Game
Cartoon Feelings Poster
Cartoon Zones
ASL Welcome Banner
Who Stole the Teacher? Classroom Crime Scene
School Counting Adapted Books
ASL Classroom Decor;
– ASL Alphabet Posters
– ASL Birthday Display (PDF, Keynote & PowerPoint)
– ASL Colors
– ASL Colours
– ASL Days of the Week
– ASL Feelings
– ASL Months of the Year
– ASL Numbers