How do I help my student with an IEP function during whole group time in the general education classroom? In the last blog I wrote about my step-by-step process to identify problem areas or times of the day for my students. One area that my special education students struggle with in the general education classroom …
How can we help create an inclusive environment for our student’s with IEPs in the general education classroom? This school year my role has changed from a self-contained teacher to a resource teacher. I currently go into blended preschool classrooms and service students with IEPs and also students who may be struggling and need RTI …
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Let’s go to the farm! One of my favorite themes to do with my preschool special education class is learning about the farm. Many of my students love animals and have some previous knowledge about animals that live on a farm. Many of them can also make animal sounds which is so fun to hear! …
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Back to school means data collection organization time! Let’s get organized before these little ones show up… Buy a 1” Binder for each student in your special education classroom Transfer IEP Goals to IEP Data Collection Form & add to binder (make multiple copies) Add academic data collection forms appropriate to your student to the …
This summer I read a book called Balanced and Barefoot by Angela Hanscom and I absolutely loved it! This book made so much sense and also reminded me how much we are missing the boat in the educational system. The book talks about the importance of outdoor free play for all children, especially our children …
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I love using mystery boxes during large or small group time to make learning fun! This year I am going to use the mystery box idea to play a getting to know you game. First, I printed off photos of all the kids in my preschool special education class, along with the staff members. I …
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