tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20522685173170365332024-03-13T19:26:40.557-07:00Delightfully Dedicated dedicated to teaching extra special kiddos in an extra special wayDelightfully Dedicatedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02645554974686868149noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2052268517317036533.post-86614727893455353692022-01-09T13:15:00.003-08:002022-01-09T13:15:16.759-08:00My Favorite January Resources for Special Education Classrooms<p> </p><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="templateContainer" style="background-color: #0fbfbf; border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px none; color: black; max-width: 600px !important; text-size-adjust: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td id="templateBody" style="background: none center center / cover no-repeat rgb(255, 255, 255); border-bottom: 2px solid rgb(234, 234, 234); border-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 9px; padding-top: 0px; text-size-adjust: 100%;" valign="top"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; text-size-adjust: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px; text-size-adjust: 100%;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; text-size-adjust: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; text-size-adjust: 100%; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><p style="color: #202020; line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px; text-size-adjust: 100%;">It's JANUARY 9th, which means most of you are heading into your second week of being back at work since winter break. The first week back is typically a crazy week for everyone. Everyone is adjusting to getting up early, having a routine, and listening to directions. The second week back you can finally dive back into the curriculum and supplemental materials, focus on direct instruction for IEP goals, and start getting back into the routine of taking data. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #202020; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiiv_xooSJb400zDMK3ySMIQ7R8l3tYdqtP0wryuhjV-FmQzCSoQ2AYuLWXrry_BkzsNbwhFw-xSLrNDLGiLjwR29qD3cowq0BnPzYbB-hpB7w1hpnLOA6_74a6XLNg3BymaowK6peZCjSX634DtzS1DMCNTHRo5x2aj9oT6Z2lfdUtCAAu6hvCmbtrGQ=s1500" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiiv_xooSJb400zDMK3ySMIQ7R8l3tYdqtP0wryuhjV-FmQzCSoQ2AYuLWXrry_BkzsNbwhFw-xSLrNDLGiLjwR29qD3cowq0BnPzYbB-hpB7w1hpnLOA6_74a6XLNg3BymaowK6peZCjSX634DtzS1DMCNTHRo5x2aj9oT6Z2lfdUtCAAu6hvCmbtrGQ=w426-h640" width="426" /></a></div><p style="color: #202020; line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px; text-size-adjust: 100%;">Since it is January, I have a list of WINTER resources that are ideal for Early Childhood Special Education or Moderate to Severe Special Education. </p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="color: teal;"> </span><span style="color: teal;">1. </span><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Math-Basic-Skills-Unit-for-Special-Education-January-Edition-2921268" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #45818e;">January Math Basic Skills Unit</span></a><span style="font-weight: normal;"> </span></h2><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><br /></span></h2><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"> </span><span style="color: #45818e;"> 2. </span><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/ELA-Basic-Skills-Unit-for-Special-Education-January-Edition-2927420" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #45818e;">January ELA Basic Skills Unit</span></a></h2><div><span style="color: #202020;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #202020;">*I have been working really hard to give my January Basic Skills Units a little revamp. The new and improved versions of both the math and ELA September units have been uploaded to Teachers Pay Teachers. </span></div><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #202020; font-family: Times; min-width: 100%; text-size-adjust: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px; text-size-adjust: 100%;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; text-size-adjust: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #656565; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; text-align: center; text-size-adjust: 100%; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h2 class="null" style="color: #202020; font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="color: teal;">3. </span><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Penguins-Adapted-Book-Print-and-Digital-3568764" style="color: #656565; font-weight: normal; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank"><span style="color: teal;">Penguins Adapted Book</span></a><br /><br /><span style="color: teal;">4. </span><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Snowmen-Adapted-Book-Print-Digital-3564577" style="color: #656565; font-weight: normal; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank"><span style="color: teal;">Snowmen Adapted Book</span></a><br /><br /><span style="color: teal;">5. </span><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Winter-Vocab-Worksheets-Special-Ed-or-Early-Elementary-No-Prep-Printable-Pack-1924340" style="color: #656565; font-weight: normal; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank"><span style="color: teal;">Winter Vocabulary Worksheets: Special Ed or Early Elementary No Prep Printable Pack</span></a><br /><br /><span style="color: teal;">6. </span><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Winter-Vocabulary-Real-Photo-I-See-Adapted-Book-for-Special-Education-4535400" style="color: #656565; font-weight: normal; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank"><span style="color: teal;">Winter Vocabulary Real Photo "I See" Adapted Book for Special Education</span></a><br /><br /><span style="color: teal;"><strong>7</strong>. </span><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/January-Activity-Memory-Book-for-Young-Learners-or-Special-Education-4723242" style="color: #656565; font-weight: normal; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank"><span style="color: teal;">January Activity *Memory* Book for Young Learners or Special Education</span></a><br /><br /><span style="color: teal;">8. </span><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Sentence-Building-Worksheets-for-Special-Education-Classrooms-Winter-2285128" style="color: #656565; font-weight: normal; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank"><span style="color: teal;">Sentence Building Worksheets for Special Education Classrooms: Wint</span></a><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Sentence-Building-Worksheets-for-Special-Education-Classrooms-Winter-2285128" style="color: #656565; font-weight: normal; text-size-adjust: 100%;"><span style="color: teal;">er</span></a></h2></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnBoxedTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #202020; font-family: Times; min-width: 100%; text-size-adjust: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnBoxedTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnBoxedTextBlockInner" style="text-size-adjust: 100%;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnBoxedTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; text-size-adjust: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td style="padding: 9px 18px; text-size-adjust: 100%;"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="background-color: #404040; border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; text-size-adjust: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #ff8080; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; padding: 18px; text-align: center; text-size-adjust: 100%; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 class="null" style="color: #202020; font-family: Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="color: white;">January FREEBIES! </span></h1><h2 class="null" style="color: #202020; font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><br /><span style="color: white;">*I have two FREE resources for you that are perfect for January. </span></h2><ul><li style="text-size-adjust: 100%;"><h2 class="null" style="color: #202020; font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="color: white;">Grab my simple, New Year's Activity</span><span style="color: paleturquoise;"> </span><a href="https://mcusercontent.com/f367714a92aa9a224e715581d/files/0f9e7d0f-218a-1c8f-6a3e-5c690e8e2049/Happy_New_Year.pdf" style="color: #656565; font-weight: normal; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank"><span style="color: paleturquoise;">here. </span></a></h2></li><li style="text-size-adjust: 100%;"><h2 class="null" style="color: #202020; font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="color: white;">Grab my Winter Hat Glyph</span><span style="color: paleturquoise;"> </span><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Winter-Hat-Glyph-Freebie-2933259" style="color: #656565; font-weight: normal; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank"><span style="color: paleturquoise;">here. </span></a></h2></li></ul></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr><td id="templateFooter" style="background: none center center / cover no-repeat rgb(250, 250, 250); border-bottom: 0px; border-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 9px; padding-top: 9px; text-size-adjust: 100%;" valign="top"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br />Delightfully Dedicatedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02645554974686868149noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2052268517317036533.post-5132485445162303502019-08-06T23:54:00.003-07:002020-07-21T23:15:06.559-07:008 Resources to Get Your Year Started Off Right in Your Moderate to Severe Special Education Classroom<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6PTGnY2Ervs/XxfZWSITp8I/AAAAAAAABwM/UvI00rI96hYTyE4TmXPSwMHTdK83DkwtwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1200/Lavender%2BFlowers%2BBlog%2BGraphic%2B%25281%2529.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="800" height="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6PTGnY2Ervs/XxfZWSITp8I/AAAAAAAABwM/UvI00rI96hYTyE4TmXPSwMHTdK83DkwtwCLcBGAsYHQ/w333-h500/Lavender%2BFlowers%2BBlog%2BGraphic%2B%25281%2529.png" width="333" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>
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There are so many quality resources on Teachers Pay Teachers that sometimes it is overwhelming to know where to begin. Today I am sharing 8 of my favorite resources for the beginning (and entire) school year! </div>
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1. <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Check-In-Interactive-PDF-for-Special-Education-Classrooms-3083003">Check-In Interactive PDF</a></h3>
<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "proxima nova", "helvetica neue", helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">When I taught the upper grades (4th-6th grade) I used this resource everyday! My students started each day by determining who is here, choosing a way to greet one another, and by writing or typing their name on the board. This interactive PDF makes your morning attendance/check-in time so simple! </span><br />
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2. <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Check-Out-Interactive-PDF-for-Special-Education-Classrooms-3045707">Check-Out Interactive PDF</a></h3>
<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "proxima nova", "helvetica neue", helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">When I taught the upper grades (4th-6th grade), my students ended each day by answering two questions: 1) how did you feel today? and 2) what was your favorite part of the day? My students then were prompted through four steps of lining up: 1) stand up, 2) push in your chair, 3) get your backpack, and 4) line up! This interactive PDF will help those last few minutes of the day go by smoothly, keeping your students engaged and addressing important social skills. </span><br />
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3. <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Keep-Calm-and-Collect-Data-Data-Collection-Pack-for-Basic-Academics-Special-Ed-1575821">Keep Calm and Collect Data, Data Collection Pack for Basic Academics</a></h3>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "proxima nova", "helvetica neue", helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">As of 1/20/2017, this pack includes editable and non-editable data sheets! Remove stress from your teaching day by purchasing and downloading this data collection pack. It is filled with data sheets for measuring basic academic skills, such as counting, identifying letters, and matching. It is perfect for special education classrooms! </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "proxima nova", "helvetica neue", helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Numbers 1-30 Data Sheets</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "proxima nova", "helvetica neue", helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Numbers 1-50 Data Sheets</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "proxima nova", "helvetica neue", helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Numbers 1-100 Data Sheets</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "proxima nova", "helvetica neue", helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Letter Data Sheets</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "proxima nova", "helvetica neue", helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Shapes Data Sheets</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "proxima nova", "helvetica neue", helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Money Data Sheets</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "proxima nova", "helvetica neue", helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Colors Data Sheets</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "proxima nova", "helvetica neue", helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Personal Information Data Sheets</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "proxima nova", "helvetica neue", helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Days of the Week Data Sheets</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "proxima nova", "helvetica neue", helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Months of the Year Data Sheets</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "proxima nova", "helvetica neue", helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Tracing Lines Data Sheets</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "proxima nova", "helvetica neue", helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Tracing Shapes Data Sheets</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "proxima nova", "helvetica neue", helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Cutting Lines Data Sheets</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "proxima nova", "helvetica neue", helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Writing Name Data Sheets</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "proxima nova", "helvetica neue", helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Numbers 1-100 Flashcards</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "proxima nova", "helvetica neue", helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Uppercase Letters Flashcards</span><br />
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4. <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Homework-Through-the-Year-for-Special-Ed-2692919">Homework Through the Year for Special Education Classrooms</a></h3>
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I wanted to create a homework system that is practical, meaningful, repetitive, and easy for parents to complete with their child daily. I am hopeful that this weekly homework worksheet will help parents get involved in their child’s education and will help generalize some of the skills we are working on in class. This worksheet can easily be differentiated for the various students in your classroom.</div>
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Watch the following video tutorial<a href="http://bit.ly/2aCrta4"> here</a> so that you can take advantage of all that this product has to offer. </div>
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5. <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Whole-Class-and-Individual-Token-Board-System-for-Special-Ed-spedgives2-2966401">Whole Group and Individual Token Board System for Special Education Classrooms</a></h3>
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This resource was created to be used in a moderate to severe SDC classroom. With that said, it can also be used in other classroom settings. This product was created to teach students the concept of token boards. This product can be used as a whole class behavior management system, an individual behavior management system, or as a combination whole class and individual behavior management system. </div>
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6. <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Simple-Task-Box-System-for-Special-Education-Classrooms-2721159">Simple Task Box System for Special Education Classrooms</a></h3>
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8. <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Visual-Calendar-Templates-August-2019-July-2020-for-Special-Ed-3083227">Visual Calendar Templates </a></h3>
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<i><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><a href="https://amzn.to/2lrwoQr">#1: Attribute Apples </a>/ </span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><a href="https://amzn.to/2k7rzLY">#2: Multi-Page Sheet Protectors</a> / </span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><a href="https://amzn.to/2lue5tW">#3: Storage Clipboards</a> / <a href="https://amzn.to/2XQR41O">#4: Ziploc Bags (snack size)</a> / <a href="https://amzn.to/2lDmjQF">#5: Lamination Sheets </a>/ <a href="https://amzn.to/2lCcEd8">#6 Laminator </a>/ <a href="https://amzn.to/2lDSxLF">#7 Velcro </a>/ <a href="https://amzn.to/2XTtQZ5">#8 Cardstock </a>/ </span></i><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">recommend using page protectors for the activity pages
instead of lamination sheets to cut down on prep time and cost and to make
storage a bit easier. The only part of this unit that needs to be laminated is
the activity pieces. I also recommend storing this product in
storage clipboards. This is a new storage system that I have fallen in love
with, and I hope you will too! </span><br />
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There are six different activities with numerous different levels. Each activity includes a hands-on activity, 3 or 4 levels of task activity, and 1 worksheet. Let's take a look!<br />
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1. Matching Activities<br />
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2. Number Activities<br />
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3. Counting Activities<br />
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4. Sort by Color Activities<br />
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5. Sort by Size Activities<br />
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6. Preposition Practice Activities<br />
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I cannot believe a new school year is right around the corner! I love the excitement that I new school year brings. I also love the planning and preparation that I new school year brings. I have slowly been easing myself back into "work mode," analyzing my class schedule, staff assignments, and rotation activities. Today, I will be sharing some of my ideas for rotations in early childhood special education (ECSE). With that said, while I teach ECSE and focused on ECSE when creating these rotations, these ideas can work for other special education classrooms as well.<br />
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If you are interested in learning about how I get my students to my rotation activities, check out my color coded classroom blog post <a href="http://delightfullydedicatedsped.blogspot.com/2018/03/color-coded-centers.html">here</a>. It talks all about my schedule system. Today, we will be talking more about the WHAT we do at the rotation tables.<br />
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I recommend doing two rounds of rotations. I recommend the first round of rotations to be the more academic "goal" work and the second round of rotations to be the more social and "fun" work. I recommend doing this because students tend to be a bit more motivated and focused earlier in the day. Also, anything can happen towards the end of the day. Get the goal work done and the data collected at the beginning of the day so that you do not have to worry about it.<br />
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I have three rotation tables during the first round of rotations and four rotation activities during the second round. This will vary depending on the number of students you have and the number of staff you have.<br />
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First round of rotations: </h4>
1) IEP Goals Math<br />
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I set up my two IEP goal tables the same way. I use a <a href="https://amzn.to/2K6kEcI">10 Drawer Seville Cart</a>, add <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Flashcards-letters-numbers-and-tallies-with-game-directions-274896">numbers</a> to each drawer, and assign my students various activities based on their IEP goals. I use this <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/IEP-Goal-Activities-Assignment-Sheet-for-Special-Education-Classrooms-3783844">assignment sheet</a> to assign my students different activities based on their specific goals. If two students have similar IEP goals, I assign them both the same drawer number. In addition to the goal work, I place one thematic activity based on the unit that we are working on in one drawer of the cart. This is an activity the my students can work on once or twice during the week instead of working on their goal work. Both of these tables have a correlating binder which includes the assignment sheet, student IEP goals, and data collection pages.<br />
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This is probably my favorite rotation table! I love planning fun crafts and art projects. I use Pinterest to find many of my activities. I try to find activities that challenge my students to touch a variety of medias and practice a variety of fine motor skills (cutting, tracing, gluing, etc.) We only do ONE art project each week. I break the art project up into small steps for the students to accomplish each day. Once the students have completed their art project, I have <a href="http://www.dltk-kids.com/crafts/miscellaneous/scissor_skills.htm">cutting pages,</a> <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Handwriting-Practice-Pre-Writing-Line-Trace-FREE-1753936">tracing pages</a>, and <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Back-to-School-Cutting-on-Lines-Fine-Motor-Skill-FREE-3242665">other fine motor pages</a> in a binder that students can work on. These FREE <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Fine-Motor-Mats-Morning-Work-Exploration-Boxes-Busy-Boxes-Early-Finishers-2746268">brain boxes</a> are also a perfect addition to your art/fine motor center. And lastly, don't forget the <a href="https://amzn.to/2v51QpV">painting smocks</a> to help keep your students clean!<br />
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1) Teacher Table (Learning without Tears)<br />
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I LOVE <a href="https://www.lwtears.com/">Learning without Tears</a> (formerly Handwriting without Tears). I have realized through the years, that it is best implemented in a small group setting. This year, I will be leading a Learning without Tears center each day. I simply follow the teachers guide as I lead this center.<br />
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2) Social Skills<br />
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We use Second Step for our social skills curriculum, but this center is focused on peer interaction in our kitchen area. Students are prompted to share, take turns, and pretend play. All such skills can be very challenging. This center is simple and requires little to no prep. I simply switch out the toys and manipulatives depending on the theme of the month. For example, when we are studying healthy bodies, we have a doctors set out for the students to interact with.<br />
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This is another fine motor center; however, we use no pencils or papers in this center. Students are challenged to participate in hands-on activities that challenge students to use their fine motor skills.<br />
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Delightfully Dedicatedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02645554974686868149noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2052268517317036533.post-70056264438923769612018-03-14T22:11:00.001-07:002018-07-29T13:00:04.133-07:00Color Coded ClassroomI have almost completed my first year as an Early Childhood Special Education teacher. I taught the older grades in the years prior to this one. In regards to teaching your little ones (or bigger ones) to use visual schedules and transition cards, one of the biggest tips I can give you is to color code your classroom!<br />
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1. Determine what areas you want to have in your classroom. For example, I have various areas in my classroom: the library, the whole group area, the direct instruction area, the math table, the reading table, the art table, the sensory table, the social skills area, and the play zone.<br />
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2. Assign each area in your classroom a color. For example, the library could be the yellow zone, the whole group area could be the white zone, the direct instruction area could be the blue zone, etc.<br />
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*This is an example of my classroom. As you can see, the various colors are indicated by the lanterns above each center. I also use the correlating bulletin board paper at each center when possible.</div>
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3. Set-up a visual color system for your students. This will include color coded schedule icons and color coded signs. The color coded schedule icons will go on your student's schedules. I have also included shapes with my system so that my students can be practicing colors and shapes throughout their day. Check out my transition color coded system <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Colors-Transition-Icons-Group-Icons-for-Autism-Classrooms-3397448">here</a>. For all of my other schedule icon needs (i.e. recess, snack, bathroom, sensory room, etc.), I use Christine Reeve's <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Autism-Pre-K-Elementary-Classroom-Visual-Bundle-Solid-Colors-special-ed-1396222">Autism Pre-K- Elementary Classroom Visual Bundle</a>.<br />
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The color coded signs will be posted at each center with velcro attached so that your students can match their schedule icon to the appropriate center. This allows your students to practice matching colors (and shapes) throughout their instructional day.<br />
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4. Go all out! Color coding the areas of your room, especially your center areas, provides your students with the extra visual supports that they may need to distinguish one area from another. Use color coordinated bulletin board paper. Use color coordinated hanging lanterns. I bought some from Amazon that I love. You can purchase them<a href="http://amzn.to/2FRG8Mr"> here</a>. Use color coordinated binders. This helps you and your staff remember which data binder belongs to which table.<br />
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<br />Delightfully Dedicatedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02645554974686868149noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2052268517317036533.post-34533166956444837482018-02-25T18:16:00.002-08:002018-07-29T13:02:39.930-07:00Google Classroom in Special Education ClassroomsAs a special education teacher, I use Google Classroom daily in my classroom to organize my technological resources. I also use it as a lesson planning tool to help me remember the key concepts and ideas that I want to cover each day in my classroom. I have used Google Classroom for the past three years and cannot imagine a day without it. It also makes having a sub a breeze!<br />
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DIFFERENTIATION: It is a word we hear all the time in the education world. Special education teachers live, breathe, and preach the importance of differentiation in their classroom. Additionally, general education teachers are constantly being challenged to differentiate the curriculum they are using to meet the needs of ALL of their students. Teachers are left wondering, how do we actually differentiate worksheets and classroom curriculum? What materials are helpful in the differentiation process? I will be sharing some of the differentiation techniques that I use in my moderate to severe classroom over the next couple of weeks. Today, I am sharing some of my favorite items that you can purchase from, yes you guessed it, Amazon! These items will make the differentiation process go smoother and will make it more fun for you and your students! </div>
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3. Number and Letter Stamps:<br />(*can be purchased separately, but it is cheeper to buy together) </h4>
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Again, I use these for my non-writers. Instead of using a pencil to answer their math problems, they use these stamps. These are also awesome for math worksheets, spelling worksheets and tests, and for practicing names. </div>
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You cannot use stamps without a stamp pad. These are my favorite. They are washable and do not dry out! There are lots of different colors that you can purchase. </div>
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These are a MUST have in my classroom! I like this type of highlighter because it has a chisel tip. I place these at all of the centers in my classroom. These are used for students that can trace letters and numbers, but cannot write independently yet. These are also used for additional visual prompting for cutting. </div>
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These are my favorite adaptive scissors. The spring can be slid into the scissors, making them open easily during use, or the spring can be slid out of the scissors, making them a normal pair of scissors. I make sure I have a set of these at every table in my classroom. </div>
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These are my favorite lamination sheets. </div>
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10. Custom Name Stamp</h4>
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These are amazing for non-writers. My students love being able to stamp their name on their paper. I would suggest asking for $10 from each parent at the beginning of the school year to buy these stamps. Explain that the stamp will go with them to the next class/will be sent home at the end of his/her time with you. I recommend this stamp because it is self-inking, making it super convenient to use. </div>
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Delightfully Dedicatedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02645554974686868149noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2052268517317036533.post-43830119022511842102017-04-29T10:18:00.001-07:002020-07-21T23:15:53.493-07:008 Steps to Creating an Interactive PDFAs many of you know, I have recently become a huge fan of creating and using interactive PDFs for my students to use in my classroom. I love that I can create a personalized activity for my students that requires no additional prep. Additionally, my students really enjoy these activities because they can be used on the computer and iPad. I have had so many people ask me how I create these interactive PDFs. Today, I am finally sharing my simple tutorial for creating interactive PDFs. Creating interactive PDFs is very simple, but it is very time consuming! If you have additional questions, you can email me at delightfullydedicatedspecialed@gmail.com.<br />
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6. Draw a box with your cursor around the item/area of the page that you want to be linked. A pop up window will open. Make sure that "Go to page view" is selected under "Link Action." Select "Next."</h3>
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<br />TIP: Place your cursor towards the bottom of the page. Select multi page view so that you can see 3+ pages on the side. This makes it easier to navigate from one page to the next. </h3>
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Check out my interactive PDFs<a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/My-Products/Category:278951"> here</a>! </h3>
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Delightfully Dedicatedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02645554974686868149noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2052268517317036533.post-75678104860171493702017-03-28T18:10:00.001-07:002020-07-21T23:16:26.293-07:006 Steps to Mix Up Your Calendar Routine <div class="p1">
<span class="s1" style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: large;">Towards the middle of this school year, I realized that I needed to mix up my Calendar routine. Sadly, my calendar routine had become stagnant and boring. I was just going through the motions. Once I realized that, I began my journey to find activities and strategies that would be more effective, engaging, and hands-on for my students. With the help of some exciting products from fellow special education teachers and the creation of some new products, I was able to come up with a routine that is effective and fun. My students, staff, and I no longer dread my calendar time. </span></span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: large;">-Check-In</span></span></div>
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<u><span style="background-color: white; font-size: x-large;">Here are 6 simple steps to creating a more engaging and fun calendar time:</span><span style="background-color: white; font-size: x-large;"> </span></u></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-size: small; font-weight: normal;">My students start each day by determining "who is here today," greeting each other, writing or typing their name on the board, singing the "Goodmorning Song", and spinning in my chair (yes, I let them spin in my special desk chair). I used to have a powerpoint presentation with all of my students' names on it. I would modify it a bit for each student depending on their skill level. Some students would write their name, others would trace their name. Through time, I came up with my Check-In Interactive PDF. My students come to the board each morning, select their name, state if they are here today (yes or no), choose a way to greet their classmates, and choose to either type their name or write their name. When it comes to writing their name on the board, I have each of my students write their name in a way that is appropriate for them. Up until yesterday, I actually sold these CUSTOM Check-In Interactive PDFs in my store, but I have realized that they take a very long time to make and customize. Now I just have a Basic Check-In Interactive PDF in my store that you can purchase <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Check-In-Interactive-PDF-for-Special-Education-Classrooms-3083003">here</a>. It is not customizable or personalized, but it is a fun way to get your students' involved in your morning attendance/check-in. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-size: large;">2. Brainstorm Engaging Calendar Routines and Mix Yours Up Sometimes</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-size: small; font-weight: normal;">This school year, I decided to go paperless with my calendar routine. I no longer have a large calendar, magnets, icons, or random pieces on a bulletin board in my classroom that takes up a ton of wall space. I simply use my laptop and projector during our calendar time. Up until about a month ago, I used the Unique Learning System interactive calendar and weather activities, but then Autism Adventures created her AMAZING Interactive PDF Calendar. The calendar has been a game changer in my classroom, especially because it utilizes Boardmaker symbols that correlate to my AAC devices and communication boards. I love that I can access my calendar at anytime during the day and that I do not have to worry about resetting my calendar pieces each month. Plus, now I have extra wall space for other fun activities and student work display! You can purchase Autism Adventures' Interactive Calendar <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Interactive-Calendar-Routine-for-Students-with-Special-Needs-3002734">here. </a></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-size: large;">3. Focus on Communication</span><span style="background-color: white; font-size: large;"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: normal;">My main focus for my calendar time is COMMUNICATION. My calendar routine is repetitive and consistent for my students. With that said, it is a perfect time for my students to practice using their words and their communication devices. I prompt EVERY student in my class to communicate with me during our calendar time in whatever way is appropriate for them. EVERY student says what day it is, EVERY student says what month it is, EVERY student says what the date is. We spend time on this because it is important for me to teach my students how to use their voices and to learn how to use AAC devices for functional uses. We use our voice, a GoTalk, and an iPad with Dynavox Compass installed on it during this time. Like I said, the AAC visuals correlate perfectly with the interactive calendar that we use. </span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">I create a visual lunch menu each month using pictures so that my students can be more independent while reading the menu each day. My students love being able to read the menu, point to their favorite foods, and see what is for lunch the next day. If this is something that you would like to do in your classroom, I have created Visual Calendar Templates. Simply open the PDF or powerpoint document and insert the photos into the appropriate calendar boxes. Type the name of the food item into the calendar box. You can also use the Visual Calendar Templates for marking holidays, special school events, and birthdays. You can purchase my Visual Calendar Templates (March 2017-July 2018) <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Visual-Calendar-Templates-March-2017-July-2018-for-Special-Education-Classrooms-3083227">here</a>. </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-size: large;">5. Highlight One Student or a Group of Students Daily during the Video Weather Report</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: normal;">After we have reviewed our calendar, menu, and weather, I select one student to give the weather report. This student comes to the front of the classroom, stands in front of the board, and gives the weather report using either his/her voice or an appropriate AAC device. I videotape the student giving the weather report and sometimes throw in other questions (what are we having for lunch? what day is it? etc.). I use one of the classroom iPads to record the student. After their report is finished, they head back to their desk, I connect the iPad to the Apple TV, and I play their report for the entire class to watch. My students LOVE being the weatherman or weather-woman for the day! You can read more about the technology that I use in my classroom here. NOTE: if you are planning on doing this in your classroom, make sure to get parent permission to videotape your students. I use Hailey Deloya's permission slips and modify them as needed. You can download them for free <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Beginning-of-Year-Forms-for-a-Special-Education-Classroom-832566">here</a>. </span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-size: large;">6. Include an Engaging Check-Out Routine </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;">My students end each day by answering two questions: 1) how did you feel today? and 2) what was your favorite part of the day?, spinning in my desk chair, and receiving their token economy reward for the day. My students then are prompted through four steps of lining up: 1) stand up, 2) push in your chair, 3) get your backpack, and 4) line up! I have created an interactive PDF to help with this. The last 15 minutes of our day used to be the most difficult part of the day, but that is no longer the case! You can purchase my Check-Out Interactive PDF <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Check-Out-Interactive-PDF-for-Special-Education-Classrooms-3045707">here. </a></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #b4b4b4; font-family: "pt sans"; font-size: 13.2px;">Can you believe that we are already three days into March? It seems like I was just blogging about my February task boxes. As many of you know, in hopes of keeping my students engaged and learning new skills, I center my task boxes around monthly themes. We had so much fun with our February task boxes, which you can look at <a href="http://delightfullydedicatedsped.blogspot.com/2017/01/february-task-box-activities-for.html">here</a>, but now it's time to say goodbye and welcome in March. With only six students in my classroom currently, I have a ten task box system in my classroom. You can check out my task box system </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #b4b4b4; font-family: "pt sans"; font-size: 13.2px;"><a href="http://delightfullydedicatedsped.blogspot.com/2017/01/my-classroom-task-box-system.html">here.</a> I typically use the following formula when setting up my task box rotation each month: three math (various levels), three ELA (various levels), and four fine motor. I usually have a few extra prepared so that I can rotate them in as needed. I then assign each student one math box at his/her level, one ELA box at his/her level, and 1 fine motor task at his/her level. I have learned that I can find many appropriate FREE tasks just by doing a simple Pinterest and Teachers Pay Teachers search, but I always create a few myself as well. This month, I am sharing some of my favorites that I found while searching. Simply click on the title of the task box activity to be taken to the website/store where you can download and view an amazing product for FREE!</span><br />
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1. <a href="http://www.playdoughtoplato.com/st-patricks-day-beginning-sound-match/#_a5y_p=5035422">St. Patrick's Day Beginning Sound Match</a> by Playdough to Plato </div>
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2. <a href="http://www.playdoughtoplato.com/magic-e-shamrock-puzzles/">Shamrock CVCe Puzzles </a>by Playdough to Plato</div>
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3. <a href="http://thekindergartenconnection.com/easter-egg-cvce-puzzles/">Easter Egg CVCe Puzzles</a> by The Kindergarten Connection</div>
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4. <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/St-Patricks-Day-Vocabulary-Clothespin-Task-1743471">St. Patrick's Day Vocabulary Clothespin Task</a> by Shining STARS Special Education</div>
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1. <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/St-Patricks-Day-Math-Sort-FREEBIE-2404333">St. Patricks Day Math Sort (Numbers 1-10)</a> from Mrs Ps Specialities </div>
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2. <a href="http://thelintonacademy.blogspot.com/2009/07/sorting-coins-activity.html">Rainbow Sorting Coins Activity </a>from Spinner's End Primary School</div>
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3. <a href="http://fromabcstoacts.com/pin-the-tail-on-the-bunny/">Pin the Tail on the Bunny Color Match </a> from ABCs to Acts</div>
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4. <a href="http://blog.heidisongs.com/2015/03/teaching-kids-to-count-on-in-addition-freebie.html">Eggs Visual Addition Matching </a> from Heidi Songs</div>
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5. <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/St-Patricks-Day-Tens-Frames-Freebie-Math-Center-Special-Education-Autism-1666149">St. Patrick's Day Ten Frames</a> from Michelle Breaux</div>
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6. <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/St-Patricks-Day-Count-and-Clip-Cards-Numbers-0-10-1750124">St. Patrick's Day Count and Clip Cards</a> from Shining STARS Special Education</div>
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1. <a href="https://www.childcareland.com/home/easter-egg-color-match">Easter Egg Color Match</a> from Child Care Land Pre-K</div>
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2. <a href="http://burbujadelenguaje.blogspot.com.es/2015/11/funciones-ejecutivas-de-activitea.html?m=1">Pom Pom Egg Crate Sort </a> from Burbuja de Lenguaje </div>
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ALSO.... I do admit that I have fallen in love with a few PAID products! I LOVE LOVE LOVE Autism Adventures' <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Interactive-Bulletin-Board-Set-March-2364643">Interactive Bulletin Board Set</a> for task box activities. With each month, there are two themes, which means I can easily switch out my boxes every two weeks. Additionally, each month focuses on very similar skills, which means my students can work on the basic skills that they still need to master on while being INDEPENDENT.</div>
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Some teachers love their Smartboards, but I love my Apple TV. I primarily use it to project an app, website, picture, or video from my iPad to the big screen. My students and I have so much FUN engaging in academic tasks using the iPad while they are projected on the "big screen" using the Apple TV. I have had a few students through the years with orthopedic impairments. Instead of those students missing on an activity during our group lesson (because it is too difficult for them to come up to the board or because it takes them too much to come to up to the board), they can participate with their peers at their seat. You can even attach an adaptive switch to the iPad to make it even more accessible for students with motor skills issues. On a side note: I recommend checking with your IT department or technology team before purchasing an Apple TV. I have heard that some teachers say that their network/internet at their district does not do well with the Apple TV. The Apple TV mirrors the activities that are on the iPad, allowing the entire class to see what one person is doing on the iPad, which brings me to my next favorite technological tool: the iPad.<br />
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My district is making the switch to 1:1 technology. While our general education students get Acers or Chromebooks, the moderate to severe students, get iPads. I currently have enough iPads in my classroom for each student to have one (yes, we are spoiled). With that said, we have little to no funds to purchase apps so I still use my own personal iPad so that I can purchase apps with my own iCloud account. I have purchased several apps that I LOVE. Some of them are not free, but, in my opinion, they are worth every penny that I paid for them! Today, I will be sharing 5 of my favorite apps. Be sure to enter the giveaway at the bottom for a chance to win an iTunes gift card to buy apps for your class!<br />
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This is not technically a academic app, but it makes my life so much easier. Splashtop is an app that wirelessly connects your desktop computer or laptop to your iPad, making it possible for you to control your computer from your iPad. I have found this app to be extremely helpful for using Unique Learning System on the iPad. When I access Unique Learning System on the iPad using safari it is very slow and hard to navigate. This is even more true when I connect my iPad to the Apple TV. With Splashtop, I am able to easily access and navigate Unique Learning System using my iPad without lag. This has been wonderful for group lessons!<br />
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This app is so much FUN! If your students enjoy Mo Willems' other books, then they are sure to enjoy this app. The students have the option to 1) read the story, 2) create the story by selecting one visual answer out of three visual options, or 3) create the story by speaking into the recording mechanism. This app is a perfect way for students with limited communication skills to practice speaking. It is very motivating for shy speakers. My students love hearing the recording of themselves. The app is also wonderful for nonverbal students because it does offer the visual answer options, allowing ALL students to participate in the interactive story.<br />
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This is an interactive story combined with a counting gameboard. Students are lead through a story and asked to participate in a variety of activities in hopes of helping Parker find his cat, Pixel. In addition to this app, I also love Tally Tots and Alpa Tots, which are also created by Spinlight Studios.<br />
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I stumbled across this app when it was free for a short time. I quickly fell in love with it. This app makes Discrete Trial Training a breeze! Students are lead through a series of trials based on various topics. Each student has a different username. Yes, it is wonderful that the app tracks progress, but what I love most about this app is the preference assessment that the students take at the beginning of each activity. The students are praised for each correct answer based on the results of their preference assessment. Additionally, when the students have completed an activity, they are able to play a game.<br />
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<span class="s1" style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">This is my MUST HAVE data sheet. It is double-sided sheet that I switch out each week. This sheet allows me to see ALL of my students' academic IEP goals at once. I type in my student names and goals at the beginning of the year and change it according to the IEPs that occur throughout the year. I then make multiple copies to last me several weeks. I write in the date each week and check off the student goals as I work on them and/or assess them. As you can see in the sample above, I abbreviate the student goals so that they can all fit on ONE page. This sheet is essential because it allows me to see which goals I have worked on and assessed that week.</span></span><br />
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<span class="s1" style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">I have ONE divider for every student in my classroom. I order the dividers based upon our rotation schedule. The student that I see first during the day has the first divider section, while the student that I see last has the last divider section. I simply work my through the binder each day, collecting data as I go. Some days, I complete assessments for one goal, other days I simply work on a goal. Whatever it may be, I note it in my binder so that I can easily go back and read the progress that the student is making. </span></span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">The first data sheet that I place in each students' divider is an individual goal and benchmark data sheet. Thankfully, our IEP system produces a data sheet with goals and benchmarks listed for all of our students. This is what I use for my students; however, if your IEP system does not create one for you, I would recommend using <a href="http://theautismhelper.com/one-week-data-sheet/">this</a> data sheet from the Autism Helper. It is also essential to have your students' goals and benchmarks listed somewhere in their divider for quick reference. </span></span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Each page protector has a cover with the student name, quarter number, and school year. I use a different neon color for each quarter. (You can purchase this neon paper pack from Amazon here: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00006IDQS/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00006IDQS&linkCode=as2&tag=delidedispece-20&linkId=904939a979c6a12fab913197126b8cf1" target="_blank">Neenah Astrobrights Color Paper</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="//ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=delidedispece-20&l=am2&o=1&a=B00006IDQS" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" />.) This is where I play place papers or other important data sheets that pertains to a student's IEP goals. I remove the page protector at the end of each quarter. I eventually place all of the student weekly data sheets in the page protector as well. Once the quarter ends, the page protector goes into the student's teacher file for me to keep for my records, and I start a new page protector for the new quarter. I got this awesome idea from Stephanie from Mrs. D's Corner. You can check her video out explaining her system <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MrsDsCorner/videos/1314291721929325/">here. </a></span></span></div>
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For my task box system, I use this Ten Drawer Utility Cart. You can purchase this cart from Amazon using this referral link: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00394HMS2/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00394HMS2&linkCode=as2&tag=delidedispece-20&linkId=48a34111643990de61479cef1380aea8" target="_blank">Seville Classics 10-Drawer Organizer Cart, Black</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="//ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=delidedispece-20&l=am2&o=1&a=B00394HMS2" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" />. (Side note: I have five of these carts in my classroom and I absolutely LOVE them!) I have tried other task box organization methods, but this is my favorite because it saves space and it is easy for my student to access. As you can see, I printed, laminated, and used Velcro to attach numbers 1-10 from my Simple Task Box System product to the cart. Each drawer of the cart contains a different task for the students to work on. I typically use the following formula when loading my tasks boxes with activities: 3 math activities (various levels), 3 ELA activities (various levels), and 4 fine motor activities (various levels). I typically have a few extra activities "on deck" that I can rotate in as needed.<br />
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My students work on task boxes everyday. It is one of their rotations. Because of my current staff/student ratios, I have a staff member that assists my students with their task boxes each day; however, task boxes are ideal for independent practice. Because the goal of task boxes is to build independence for students, I place activities that review skills that have already been mastered in the task box trays. This allows students to feel confident and to review and practice skills that they have already learned. After all, "if you do not use it, you lose it."<br />
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Students typically repeat the tasks that are on their schedule for 1 to 2 weeks until they have mastered the activities in their boxes. The staff member that oversees the task box rotation, completes a data sheet each Friday, letting me know if each student complete the activities independently, with minimal prompting, or if they need to continue to practice the activities.<br />
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I base the activities that I place in my task boxes on my students' IEP goals. With that said, I found an amazing FREE resource from Special Education Corner on Teachers Pay Teachers . This is a wonderful starting point, especially because most of the items used are very easy to find. Check out the product <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Structured-Teaching-Job-Boxes-1-30-1391127">here. </a> Pinterest is also a wonderful resource for task boxes.</div>
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I purchased minion, spiderman, and Dr. Seuss aprons for me and my paras at the beginning of the school year. They have come in so handy! No more searching the classroom for a pen, goldfish, hand sanitizer, or kleenex because we an have them on us at all times! Also, they are so cute. The kids like them too. You can purchase the aprons on Etsy <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/257834094/minions-teacher-apron?ref=hp_rv">here.</a> </div>
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If you are anything like me, your typical day looks a bit like this....get up, get dressed, spill coffee, get dressed again, drive to work, organize paperwork, teach, fill out paperwork, manage behavior, fill out more paperwork, stuff your face with food, connect with your staff, do more paperwork, lesson plan, drive home, eat dinner, socialize with loved ones, stress about work, try to stay awake, watch half of a tv show, fall asleep while watching a tv show, go to bed....</div>
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Some--- most--- days, I feel like am barely keeping my head above water with the responsibilities of a being a special education teacher and, well, a human being in general. I am a special education teacher, but more importantly, I am a Christian, a wife, a daughter, a sister, a friend, a creator, and a small business owner. With each of those roles, comes responsibilities, duties, and the demand for time! With all of the craziness of life and living, there has to be some sort of system for time management, right?! To be honest, I have a difficult time managing my time and my stress. I have not mastered time management by any means, I have found a few techniques and tips that can help keep you feeling in control and on top of things.<br />
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I am a special education teacher. Sure, I would love to be the BEST special education teacher in the world or even at my school, however, I have quickly realized that in order for me to be the BEST special education teacher I would need to invest my entire life, finances, and time to teaching. I am being realistic when I say that is not going to happen. With that said, I CAN be a happy, healthy, well-balanced teacher for my students. I CAN be the best teacher that I can be for my students, providing them with a loving, safe, and stimulating educational environment each day. While teaching is my "calling" and my "vocation," it is also only one aspect of my life. I have found that when my priorities are properly aligned, I am a happier, more balanced person. Stop for a moment and write out your priorities (1-5+). <i>What is the most important thing or person in your life. What is the one thing or person that you feel deserves a significant amount of your time, energy, and thoughts? Is it God? Is it your family? Is it your spouse? Is it your children? </i>Write a list of your top priorities and then reflect daily on that list. <i>Did your actions line up with your list? What do you need to change in order to make the people or things at the top of your list more of a priority? Do you need to spend less time lesson planning so that you can spend more time with your children? Do you need to spend less time shopping online so that you can spend some quality time with parents? </i>Do not be too hard on yourself if you managed yourself poorly one day. There is always another day to try again.<br />
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2. Learn to say "no."</h3>
I am currently reading the book entitled, <i>Present Over Perfect: Leaving Behind the Frantic for a Simpler, More Soulful Way of Living, </i>by Shauna Niequist. In the book, Shauna states, "The very thing that makes you <i>you</i>, that makes you great, that makes you different from everyone else is also the thing that, unchecked, will ruin you." As I was reading, that sentence stood out to me. The very thing that I love so much, teaching, could also be the thing that ruins me. Teaching, the thing that brings me so much joy, could somehow become the same thing that sucks the life and joy out of me. <i>How could that be?</i> I will tell you how. It all starts by being scared to say "no" in the small moments of the day. It starts by being scared of saying, "No, I will not stay at work past 5pm another Friday night." It starts by being scared of saying, "No, you cannot have that attitude while working in this classroom" to a paraprofessional that is working in your classroom. It starts by being scared of saying "no" to another committee or team or Teachers Pay Teachers product idea." It starts by by being scared to say, "No, I'm not a perfect special education teacher, but I am trying my best." It's okay to say no. In fact, in many circumstances, it is good to say no! Learn to embrace the word "no" and use it wisely throughout your day. It is okay if that adapted book is not laminated or if the Christmas decorations are only partly put up. It is okay to praise and CORRECT the behavior of your staff in a professional matter. It is okay to put your family, friends, or sanity before a leaders<br />
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<span style="text-align: center;">This is something that I learned from my master teacher when I was student teaching. I am so thankful that I learned this lesson early. Take your break (if you are given one) and your lunch (if you are given one). Get OUT of the classroom, STOP working, socialize with other teachers, or just sit in your car. The class will survive without you, and if they do not, then there are bigger issues that need to be addressed. This does not mean you have to just sit and stare at the ceiling, but it does mean utilizing your break and lunch for YOU! <i>Do you need to run to the bank? Do you need to check your grades for your graduate class? Do you need to check-in on a photo order? Do you need to get gas in your car? Do you need to get some Starbucks? </i>Use your breaks and lunches to 1) relax, get away from the classroom for a moment, regroup and 2) to take care of personal business. </span><br />
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I am not sure about you, but I find satisfaction in writing tasks and events down and then crossing those same tasks and events off once they are finished. With that said, I always invest in a planner for each year. This year, I bought a Recollections planner from Michaels on Black Friday for under $10. Some people love Erin Condren, others love Paper Plum. Whatever, your planner of choice may be, it's important to keep your to-do lists and events written down or typed out somewhere. It is also cool to look back at an old planner and read all of the things that you have done and accomplished that year.<br />
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I am a huge fan of sensory integration in my classroom.
Sensory integration gives my students what they need, allowing them to feel
better, behave better, and learn better. The more I teach students with
significant disabilities, the more I understand how important sensory
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><i>Morning Sensory Spin:</i> Every morning, we do
attendance, find our names or write our names, and sing each student a song.
While we are singing about a particular student, we allow that student to
either spin in my desk chair or bounce on the yoga ball. This allows EVERY
student in my classroom to receive some sensory input to start off his or her
day. I have found that almost every student loves spinning in my desk chair and
many love bouncing on the big yoga ball. Last year, we also had the option of
jumping on the trampoline while we sang. <o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><i>Sensory Seating:</i> This is a common one. I have
yoga balls that the students can sit on. I allow my students to sit on their
chairs backwards. This allows for them to receive pressure on their abdomen
without moving their desk across from leaning on it. They lean on their chair instead
of the desk. I also have seat cushions that my students are allowed to sit on.
See the list of tools/equipment for more ideas. <o:p></o:p></div>
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school year. I had eleven students and five aides, making for a very busy classroom.
In order to cut down on volume and distractions during centers, I had one of my
wonderful aides run a sensory center outside. The center consisted of riding
scooter boards up and down the ramp outside, spinning in the spinning cone, tossing balls back and
forth, writing with chalk, and blowing bubbles. My students loved it. This
year, my sensory center will be during free choice time. Instead of having free
play, I will be focusing on sensory input (bouncing on the balls, rolling on
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Spinning Cone, a favorite in our classroom</div>
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break during their instructional day. This is more personalized
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group lesson, we take 3 dance breaks. We love GoNoodle in my classroom. This
allows for my students to receive visual, auditory, and physical stimulation.
Also, I try to incorporate movement into my daily activities (rotations, flag
salute, music, and etc.) We repeat the same videos over and over again. This helps with skill development, confidence, and even speech (they can sing along if they know the song). <o:p></o:p></div>
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have a large amount of sensory stimulation, I make sure to give my students a break.
After recess, we sit and watch educational YouTube videos and songs while we eat our snack.
After lunch, we sit and watch Signing Time. Many of my students just need a few
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7) <i>Sensory Boxes: </i>I recommend creating sensory boxes for those students that need fidgets or sensory tools throughout their day. Each student can have a box filled with whatever sensory tools they need (putty, puzzles, lip whistles, etc.) Sensory boxes are especially helpful for oral motor tools, helping prevent the spreading of germs and saliva from student to student. Remember to clean oral motor tools every day and keep them clean and dry when storing.</div>
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2) I print out the <a href="file:///Users/alicia1dill/Downloads/supply_list.pdf">Supply List</a> each month. This a "cheat sheet" of all the supplies that I will need to complete the lessons and activities for the entire month. This saves me from making multiple trips to the store each month. Hey! I can even order from Amazon and be done with one click of a button. </div>
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<b>Lessons 1&2: </b>These lessons are sweet and simple. We read a book as a class and then answer five comprehension questions. We do these lessons several times throughout the month. We work on predicting what the book is going to be about before we read, identifying the author and illustrator, and reviewing the book. The level 1 comprehensions questions in Lesson 3 are absolutely perfect for my students. We project the questions, have the computer read them to us, and I call one student at a time to the board to answer a question. I prompt them to answer as needed.<br />
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<b>Lesson 11: </b>BINGO. Lesson 11 contains vocabulary word cards (calling cards) that I am planning on putting up on my pocket chart each month and simple bingo cards that can be used over and over again to review the vocabulary words for each month.<br />
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Those are my favorite lessons and activities.<b><i> I have heard several people mention that unique is just too difficult for their students.</i></b> I agree that some activities are difficult, but they can easily be implemented with modification. I have students of all levels in my classroom and all of them can interact with this curriculum in some way. If you have several Level 1 learners and non-verbal students, be sure to check out <a href="file:///Users/alicia1dill/Downloads/Active_Participation_Guidelines.pdf">Active Participation Guidelines</a> and <a href="file:///Users/alicia1dill/Downloads/Active_Participation_Scripts.pdf">Active Participation Scripts.</a> After reading those instructional guides and reflecting on my own classroom, I developed this AT Checklist as a way for me to remember what I need to do to make each monthly unit accessible to my non-verbal/more impacted students. My iPad communication application of choice is Dynavox Compass, but you can use whatever device that you have access to. </div>
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We cannot forget about Hollywood! Each student received an award and got a fun candy ring.<br />
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<br />Delightfully Dedicatedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02645554974686868149noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2052268517317036533.post-83009191012830460412015-09-29T05:00:00.000-07:002017-06-29T18:32:14.805-07:00Disability AwarenessAs a sister of a very special brother, I have been teaching others about disability, Down syndrome to be specific, for as long as I can remember. I remember having friends come to my house for sleepovers when I was 5 or 6 and explaining to my friends that my brother has Down syndrome and is "just like us. He just learns things slower." When I became a special education teacher, my love for teaching others about disabilities and raising awareness grew immensely. Last year, I had the privilege of being a part of the piloting of a moderate to severe special education program in my district. It was the first year that my school had had students with moderate to severe disabilities on their campus. Almost immediately, many questions arose amongst general education students and teachers about my precious students....and I LOVED answering them. I was so excited when my administrator gave me the "go ahead" to spend some time in the general education classrooms for Down syndrome awareness month.<br />
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Today, I will be sharing a few ways that I helped raise awareness and educate general education students on my campus about disability. Obviously, each campus is different and what worked for me and my school, may not work for yours, but I hope to provide enough ideas and resources that you can find something that will work for you.<br />
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1. Schedule Classroom Visits: I sent out an email to all of the teachers on my campus and made sure to include my school psychologist and specialists. I arranged with several teachers to spend 15-30 minutes in the classroom doing a few activities and answering any questions that their students may have about disability. We had some authentic conversations and participated in fun activities. See the resources below for some great tips on how to lead the conversation!<br />
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2. Provide General Education Teachers with Resources: I also made sure to continuously provide general education teachers on my campus with email blasts containing cool awareness videos or tips that they could easily incorporate in the classroom when they had some free time.<br />
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3. Build Relationships with General Education Students: As a new teacher this can be difficult, but I try to be as involved as I can with the general education students on my campus. This could simply look like saying "hi" around campus and learning their name or it could look like being a volleyball coach or leading student council. I try my best to be seen on campus as a "cool" teacher so that students see my students in a positive light. I want my classroom to be warm and welcoming.<br />
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4. Build Relationships with General Education Teachers: This is another one that can be tricky simply because sometimes my breaks are at a different time than the general education teachers' breaks. I have been advised time and time again to make an "appearance" in the lounge as much as I can to build and grow relationships with my co-workers. This allows for you to easily ask for IEP attendees or mainstreaming opportunities without the awkward, "Who are you again?" (haha just kidding.) I also make sure to send out an email at the beginning of the year to arrange for mainstreaming minutes.<br />
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5. Open Up Your Classroom: I am a HUGE fan of reverse mainstreaming! At the beginning of the school year when I send out an email asking when PE, music, and art times are, I also let the general education teachers know that "their" students are welcome in my classroom. I currently have a few students that come into my classroom and teach an art lesson once a week. My students love it and the general education students get invaluable leadership experience.<br />
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5. Utilize the Resources that Have Already Been Created: There are so many brilliant minds that have already written disability awareness lesson plans. Utilize what they have created. No need to re-create the wheel. Here are some resources that I found helpful:<br />
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<a href="http://www.ndss.org/About-NDSS/Newsroom/News-Archive/Get-to-Know-Me-Poster-and-Lesson-Plan/">National Down Syndrome Society Lesson Plans </a><br />
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<a href="http://media.autismspeaks.org/liub/LIUB+Educational+Toolkit.pdf">Autism Speaks Educational Tool Kit</a><br />
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If you have any questions or want to brainstorm some ideas for your campus, do not hesitate to contact me at delightfullydedicatedspeciaed@gmail.com.Delightfully Dedicatedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02645554974686868149noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2052268517317036533.post-23994729972984830452015-08-29T00:00:00.000-07:002017-06-29T17:37:04.659-07:00Back to School Teacher CraftsI don't know about you, but I love the back to school classroom decorating/organizing/crafting season. If I am honest, I am somewhat sad that that part of the school year only comes once a year. With that said, today I am going to share 3 of my absolutely favorite Back to School crafts that I did this summer for my classroom. I got all of them off of pinterest (AMAZING), but I wanted to show you how I adapted and modified them for my special guys and how I am utilizing them in my classroom.<br />
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For detailed instructions on how to do the craft, click on the name of the craft and it will take you to the wonderful pinterest tutorials. I hope that some of these crafts can give you a creative outlet in the midst of all of the other back to school craziness.<br />
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I put these on the back of my students' chairs. Most of my students do not have the self control to keep pencil boxes in their desks so my thought was to put these bags on the back of their chairs and use them to hold their supplies. It works for some students and does not work for others. I think they are cute. These would also be cute to decorate for your aides to wear during rotations so that they have all the supplies that they need right at their fingertips.<br />
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These were SO easy to make and, well, they do not really serve a function, but I think they are adorable. They make me happy and a happy teacher helps the class be happy :)<br />
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I hope you enjoy these crafts! Be sure to share photos of your craftivities and tag me!Delightfully Dedicatedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02645554974686868149noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2052268517317036533.post-38472697295602640022015-05-25T18:39:00.000-07:002017-06-29T18:43:17.837-07:00Summer is Coming!Summer is coming! Summer is coming! Summer is coming!<br />
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I cannot believe I only have 5 full days and 3 half days of school left. I cannot believe it. It feels like I was JUST setting up my classroom, organizing all of my visuals and curriculum, and figuring out my daily schedule. Now I am beginning to pack things up and preparing to move back to my hometown. It is so bittersweet. I am so excited to be surrounded by my family once again after being apart for 6 years. I am excited about having new students, a new classroom, and a new school...BUT I am so sad to leave this beautiful place that I live and so so sad to leave my current school, co-workers, and students. I know that a flood of tears will come the moment that I say goodbye to my 10 precious students who have touched my heart immensely this school year, but for the next 8 days I am going to cherish every moment that I have laughing with them, dancing with them, and teaching them.<br />
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I will not be teaching summer school/Extended School Year this year, but I have created some summer themed products to pass on to the teacher that will be teaching my current group of students. The following products are easy to use, require minimal prep, and can be purchased at my TPT <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Delightfully-Dedicated">here</a>. You can use them for your last few weeks/days of school, for take-home summer packets, or for summer school! Be sure to head over to my store and download my math summer freebie.<br />
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Thank you for the smile and enthusiasm that you greet me with each morning. That smile makes me feel like I'm the center of the world. That smile helps me forget my uncertainty, nervousness, and fear, and come to school each day. Thank you for being silly with me...for dancing and "going crazy" and making up songs using words that I am able to say. Thank you for searching and searching for toys and vests and trampolines and fidgets that make me feel good inside and help me be the best me that I can be. Thank you for pretending that you are hurt when I am hurt so that I will willingly put on a bandaid so that I can be like you...and wearing it all day long until you forget you're not really hurt. Thank you for secretly plugging your nose and not looking grossed out when I have an accident so that I am not embarrassed or ashamed for not being able to hold it. Thank you for spending countless hours cutting papers and putting plastic on them so that I can use them over and over again. Thank you for believing in me so much that other people think you are a bit crazy. That makes me feel confident and special and, well, amazing. Thank you for talking with your friends and making sure that I have a special role on campus with their students. I like spending time with their students. Thank you for writing goals for me and making sure that legally I am getting all the services that I need. Thank you for putting all that paperwork aside during the day and playing with me when I ask you to in my own unique way. Thank you for be patient with me when I hit you, scratch you, or bite you when I am anxious, scared, trying to communicate, or simply being stubborn. Please do not take it personally. Thank you for talking with my parents and helping them understand me. More than anything else, thank you for seeing ME and loving me for me!<br />
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Delightfully Dedicatedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02645554974686868149noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2052268517317036533.post-56558070048029940262015-04-20T17:05:00.000-07:002019-06-07T15:31:08.504-07:00Hello Soon-To-Be First Year Teacher<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hello Soon-To-Be First Year Teacher,<br />
I have two months to go until I can say that I have completed [survived] my first year of teaching. As I reflect on the past few months, I am flooded with a mix of emotions and a hundred crazy stories. I have learned SO much this year about teaching, about children, about working with others, and about myself. I'm so excited for YOU as you begin this journey. I hope that this can be some sort of encouragement to you, Soon-To-Be First Year Teacher, throughout this upcoming year.<br />
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<b>1. It's impossible to know all the answers and that's okay. </b><br />
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As a teacher, you have to make hundreds of small decisions throughout the day. I had no idea how many decisions I would have to make and how many I would be completely clueless about! Students ask you questions, co-workers ask you questions, and parents ask you questions. In all reality, there is no way you are going to know the answer to them all, but sometimes you just have to make a decision and go with it (at least for the "small" ones) or simply, admit you do not know the answer, but you will look into it (for the "big" ones). If you are wrong, you can humbly admit you are wrong and learn from your mistake. If you are right, then go with it and celebrate the fact that you learned something. Either way, make sure that take the time to find the right answer from those that are more experienced than you and learn from your uncertainty.<br />
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<b>2. Pace yourself. </b><br />
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The beginning of the year is crazy. You have to decorate bulletin boards, arrange furniture, collaborate with professionals and service providers (I'm a special education teacher so I have to make sure all of my kiddos are getting their service hours in), figure out a daily schedule (and staff schedules and bathroom schedule) that works for your class and their needs, train your staff of paraprofessionals (if you have them), meet parents and students, and attend several training sessions for your staff and new curriculum. Oh yeah...and you have to plan and TEACH! Like I said, IT'S CRAZY and it's so easy to become consumed by all that you need to do and get done, but I have learned that there will always be work that needs to be [can be] done. Do not work so hard at the beginning of the year that you burn yourself out. Set a reasonable time that you will leave each day. Set aside one day that you will stay late at work to plan and prep. What you don't get done one week, you can work on the next. Don't go into work every weekend or feel like you are a bad teacher if you don't. You will be so glad that you paced yourself and set boundaries at the beginning of the year when it comes to February and March (I am learning this lesson the hard way).<br />
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<b>3. Passion can go a long way. </b><br />
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Take the time to write out why you want to be a teacher. Before you start teaching, before you start your career, write down all the reasons why you are going into this field. Type them up, make them cute, and place them somewhere in your classroom that you can visibly see it day to day. This will be a good reminder throughout the upcoming year. You chose this field for a reason. You are passionate about kids and learning and about developing future generations. All the confusion you may feel throughout the year, all the tiredness you experience, all the tears that you shed are all worth it. It will get better (I still tell myself that and others still tell me that). Make sure to remind yourself (and put others in your life that will remind you) why you are passionate about teaching.<br />
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GOOD LUCK! You can do it!Delightfully Dedicatedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02645554974686868149noreply@blogger.com0