Teachers spend a lot of their own money on supplies for their classrooms. So, what can you get a recent teacher grad that they'll use and love? Here are over 50 ideas! This post contains affiliate links to items that may help you. 50+ Recent Teacher Grad Gift Ideas Something That Reminds Them of Why They Wanted to Teach Whether it's an inspirational quote, a picture of a younger sibling that inspired them, or something from a former teacher who made an impact, having a sentimental, ... Read More about What to Get for a Recent Teacher Grad
Comprehension Activities That Go Beyond Read and Answer
Reading comprehension goes beyond read and answer activities, but how do you incorporateother ideas into your teaching so that you can accurately access students' understanding? With so many different reading strategies out there, it can be challenging to know which ones arethe most effective. And, while they may be effective, will they actually work for your students? We asked the veteran educators in our group, Mrs. D's VIPs, to share their insights and wisdomon comprehension ... Read More about Comprehension Activities That Go Beyond Read and Answer
Sensory Bin Ideas for Kids Who Eat Everything
Sensory bins are a must for special ed classrooms, but finding the right things to put in them can be tricky. Sensory bin ideas for kids who eat everything are even more challenging to figure out. Below is a list of ideas to use in sensory bins when you have students who tend to eat all of the things. Use your discretion and choose items that will work best for your students and your budget! Sensory Bin Fillers for Kids Who Eat Everything For classrooms with kids who tend to put ... Read More about Sensory Bin Ideas for Kids Who Eat Everything
3 Ways to Teach While Dealing with a Student in Crisis
In Special Education, we work with children who have a wide range of abilities, mental health needs, and social-emotional challenges. It is rewarding and exhausting, but we manage to make it through and do our best. However, one of the most common struggles is being able to manage a class while a student is in crisis. Not only can a child in crisis pose a danger to themselves, but they can also pose a danger to other students and us as teachers. How can we manage a class and continue ... Read More about 3 Ways to Teach While Dealing with a Student in Crisis
Setting Up a Zen Space in Your Classroom
Creating a zen space in your classroom gives your students a place to unwind, relax, regroup, and calm themselves before returning to regular classroom work. If you're not sure how to create the ultimate zen space, the ideas below will help! They are student-tested and teacher-approved! Creating a Classroom Zen Space The senses play a huge role in the effectiveness of a zen space in the classroom. From what you see to the sounds you hear, a peaceful spot is all about what is going ... Read More about Setting Up a Zen Space in Your Classroom
101 Tips for Student Teachers
Student teaching can be daunting! That's why advice and tips for student teachers from veteran teachers are always welcome! If you're going to be starting student teaching any time soon, or if you're already in the trenches, here are 101 tips to help you survive! Advice for Student Teachers 1 - Listen. 2 - Work hard. 3 - Be kind. 4 - Ask questions. 5 - Ask for feedback and be open to it. 6 - Be teachable. 7 - Practice anything and everything you can. 8 - Never ... Read More about 101 Tips for Student Teachers
The Hierarchy of Prompting: Recasting and Extending
Prompting students with expressive language disorders is a great way to help them build their language skills. But what are the best ways to prompt students to make the biggest impact without making it "a big deal" that they need the help? It's simple! It's all about recasting and extending. Recasting and Extending as Prompting Hierarchy While there are a lot of complicated techniques and materials that can be used to help students with expressive language disorders, recasting ... Read More about The Hierarchy of Prompting: Recasting and Extending
IEP Meeting Cart: Your Mobile IEP Meeting Room on Wheels
IEP Meeting Carts are a simple, effective way to have a mobile IEP meeting room on wheels while making sure the meeting space is inviting for all IEP team members. One of my passions as an educator and IEP coach is helping IEP teams work collaboratively and cohesively. And one day I was thinking about all of the IEP meeting rooms I've ever sat in as a teacher. Think about how most IEP meeting rooms are. They're often in conference rooms that are stagnant and stale. They're uninviting and ... Read More about IEP Meeting Cart: Your Mobile IEP Meeting Room on Wheels
How to Use Cooperative Learning in Your Special Ed Classroom
Cooperative Learning is an instructional method where students work in small groups to finish or complete a common learning goal and the teacher - that's you! - guides them. What's great about cooperative learning strategies is that they aren't for one classroom setting over another, or one specific academic area. They can be used across all settings and lessons! We know that students learn in all different ways and modalities, and cooperative learning strategies are a great way to meet ... Read More about How to Use Cooperative Learning in Your Special Ed Classroom
Using Science Experiments in a Special Education Classroom
Science experiments are a fun, engaging way for students to explore the world around them while also practicing reading, writing, and math skills without realizing it. Science doesn't have to be boring, it can be fun! And science doesn't only have to happen during your science block or in the general education classroom - you can bring the excitement to your special education classroom too! >> Grab 16 visual science experiments here. << Science Experiments for Special ... Read More about Using Science Experiments in a Special Education Classroom
Strategies to Use When a Child Refuses to Complete Work
What do you do when a student refuses to complete work in the classroom? Check out these teacher-tested strategies to help get things back on track. When a child refuses to complete their work, it can leave teachers feeling frustrated, confused, and even upset. But the trick is to know when to push and when to back off. The teacher-tested tips below will give you options and ideas to help you navigate these tricky situations! Student Refuses to Complete Work? Here's How to Navigate ... Read More about Strategies to Use When a Child Refuses to Complete Work
How to Use Sentence Stems in Special Ed
A sentence stem is the beginning of a sentence. It's sometimes called a sentence starter. Sentence stems help students get started with thinking, writing, researching, or speaking about a topic. Providing students with sentence stems helps students in multiple ways, not just with speaking or writing in complete sentences. Here are a couple of examples of sentence stems: Examples of Sentence Stems ______ surprised me because....I think that...Do you think...I agree with _____ ... Read More about How to Use Sentence Stems in Special Ed
How to Use Anchor Charts in Your Special Ed Classroom
An anchor chart is a teaching tool that helps visually capture important information from the lesson. But how can you use anchor charts in a special education classroom? text How to use anchor charts? Create on easel paper with chart markersUse when introducing and revisiting a lessonBuild your anchor chart with the class so they feel part of the learningAdd pictures, sentence stems, bold words to enhance learningLesson should be explicitly taught and referred to during lessons to ... Read More about How to Use Anchor Charts in Your Special Ed Classroom
4 Ways to Use Open Response
Open response is when you ask a student a question that does not have a simple yes or no answer. Open response questions can be used in any classroom setting and are beneficial for multiple reasons. Because open response questions don't have one set answer, a child's response can vary greatly. This is what makes this strategy so fun and engaging! Asking students open ended, or open response, questions also helps them to approach, plan, carry out and extend upon their own ideas. It helps ... Read More about 4 Ways to Use Open Response
6 Ways to Add Graphing to Any Lesson Plan
When you think about graphs and graphing, you think about math class and IEP data. But there are many ways you can bring this math skill into your other lessons and activities. In today's post, we will talk about the types of graphs and then 6 different ways you can add a graphing element into any of your lessons. Types of Graphs Graphs are a visual representation of data. We use graphs to show the connection between two or more things. Graphs help us collect and organize data in a ... Read More about 6 Ways to Add Graphing to Any Lesson Plan
10 Ways to Use Whiteboards in Any Classroom
Imagine if you could maximize student engagement in just about any lesson in your classroom with only one trick in your teacher toolbox. But it's not really a trick - it's a whiteboard. And we aren't talking about the giant whiteboards at the front of your classroom, or those crazy expensive interactive whiteboards. Today we're talking all about using the smaller, individual student whiteboards. Before we get started, here are some great options for individual student ... Read More about 10 Ways to Use Whiteboards in Any Classroom
Using Graphic Organizers and Thinking Maps in Special Ed
Graphic organizers are a great way to engage students in their learning, while also simplifying complex topics and providing guiding bumpers for students while learning. You know how in bowling, you can have them set up the bumpers so you don't get a gutter ball? This of graphic organizers and thinking maps as those guiding bumpers! Let's dive in to all the questions about graphic organizers and thinking maps together! How to use graphic organizers and thinking maps? Graphic ... Read More about Using Graphic Organizers and Thinking Maps in Special Ed
What to Do When Your School’s Printers and Copiers Are Out of Toner and Paper
When toner and paper are in short supply, it's time for teachers to get creative and figure out ways to teach without using copies. If your school is struggling to keep ink in stock, here's what to do when your school's printers and copiers are out of toner and paper! Teaching Ideas for When You're Out of Toner and Paper Making copies and printing out activities has become a staple of the teaching profession. The struggle can be seen in the mad dash for the copier between classes, ... Read More about What to Do When Your School’s Printers and Copiers Are Out of Toner and Paper
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